EHS Specialist - Health & Safety

Summary The EHS Specialist will have the opportunity to help build the Health and Safety foundation for a growing Newark, DE site at the forefront of Advanced Materials manufacturing and innovation. Supporting a mix of site startup, production scale-up, and research & development, this role is ideal for an EHS professional who wants to make a visible impact in an environment where advanced materials and breakthrough technologies come together. This role supports work connected to technologies and components used in missile defense, military flight engines, space applications, and other advanced platforms, making it an exciting opportunity for an EHS professional who wants to contribute in a high-impact, innovation-driven setting. The EHS Specialist will partner closely with operations, engineering, maintenance, and leadership to identify hazards, assess risk, implement effective controls, and drive strong employee engagement in new Health & Safety initiatives. The ideal candidate will thrive in an environment where they can help build programs from the ground up while supporting both production and innovation.

Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and sustain site  Health & Safety programs , procedures, and safe work practices for an  advanced materials manufacturing environment . Conduct  qualitative and quantitative risk assessments  for manufacturing processes, equipment, materials, and work areas. Identify and mitigate hazards associated with advanced materials manufacturing, including: ergonomic stressors  from material handling and repetitive tasks combustible dust and particulate exposure  generated through machining, finishing, material handling, or powder-related processes confined spaces  associated with equipment or process systems hot surfaces and thermal hazards  from ovens, furnaces, curing, heat treatment, or other high-temperature operations high noise exposure  from production equipment and machining processes cut and laceration hazards  from tools, sharp parts, and handling operations chemical exposures  from resins, coatings, binders, solvents, powders, or other process materials Partner with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to implement appropriate  engineering controls, administrative controls, PPE, and safe work procedures . Support safe startup and scale-up of new equipment and processes through hazard reviews, risk reduction planning, and employee readiness activities. Ensure employees have the proper  training, tools, equipment, and procedures  to safely perform work in a specialized advanced materials manufacturing environment. Support inspections, audits, incident investigations, exposure reduction efforts, and corrective actions. Help build strong  employee buy-in and engagement  for Health & Safety initiatives in a growing site environment. Partner with leaders to support compliance with applicable EHS regulations and company requirements.

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years (specific) experience in engineering controls, administrative controls, PPE, and safe work procedures . #LI-AW2 Desired Characteristics Experience supporting Health & Safety programs in a  manufacturing, industrial, or advanced materials environment . Knowledge of hazard recognition, risk assessment, and control implementation. Experience working around  process hazards, particulate or dust exposure risks, thermal hazards, chemical handling, and industrial equipment . Experience in  advanced materials, Aerospace, defense, precision manufacturing, powder processing, or other technically demanding industrial environments . Familiarity with OSHA requirements and industrial Health & Safety programs related to  dust, chemical exposure, noise, PPE, machine safety, and high-temperature operations . Professional certification such as  ASP, CSP, or CHST . Strong