Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist II

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

Woodward supports our members' wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

• Estimated annual base pay: $83,440.00(minimum) - $104,300.00(midpoint) - $125,160.00(maximum)
• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.
• 401(k) match (4.5%)
• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members

• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays.
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire

• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
• Member referral bonus

• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Voluntary benefits, including:

• Home / Auto Insurance discounts
• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Are you ready to make your mark? If you're an Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist II, we have an exciting opportunity for you. The EHS Specialist II will be responsible for the implementation and maintenance of a comprehensive Environmental, Health and Safety Management System for a local plant site. Part of this role will be to assure adherence to the Woodward Global EHS strategies by developing and coordinating tactical and risk reduction programs to maintain site productivity goals and continuous improvement objectives. The primary focus for this position is in the areas of safety and health.

What You Will Be Doing

• Establishes and implements short and long range EHS tactical programs, goals, objectives, policies and operating procedures in line with internal and external requirements; monitors and evaluates program effectiveness and KPI's; effects changes necessary for improvement.
• Consults, advises and works collaboratively with site leadership regarding issues, problems, programs, processes and systems in the areas of environment, safety and health.
• Responsible for developing, implementing, managing and maintaining EHS programs and procedures that support the safe and successful operation of manufacturing environment.
• Develop and deliver technical safety training (e.g., PPE use, ergonomics, forklift safety, chemical handling) tailored to manufacturing roles.
• Lead the development, implementation, and auditing of machine safeguarding programs in compliance with OSHA 1910 Subpart O, ANSI B11 series, and ISO 13849 standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and safety evaluations of machinery, including point-of-operation hazards, pinch points, rotating parts, and energy sources.
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to design and retrofit machine guards, interlocks, light curtains, and emergency stop systems.
• Participate in equipment design reviews and Management of Change (MOC) processes to ensure new or modified machinery meets safety requirements.
• Ensures compliance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and standards as promulgated by all local, state and federal agencies through development and implementation of on-site inspection and monitoring programs/processes.
• Lead risk assessments and job hazard analyses (JHAs) to identify and mitigate workplace hazards.
• Track corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) to closure using EHS management software.
• Independently support the site's internal EHS audit programs.
• Keeps current on changing environmental, health (industrial hygiene) and safety laws and regulations (federal, state, local) and advises leadership on their impact (or potential) to the business operations.
• Promotes effective communication programs to enhance member awareness of health, safety, and environmental compliance. Work closely with operations, facilities, HR, and other departments to integrate health and safety into all business processes.
• Manage industrial hygiene programs including noise monitoring, air sampling, and chemical exposure assessments.
• Investigates incidents and accidents to identify root causes and how they might be prevented using methodologies such as 5-Whys, Fishbone, and Bowtie.
• Responds to emergency situations involving hazardous materials, fire and smoke incidents, or unknown hazards; prepares reports of findings and submits recommendations.
• Performs administrative duties associated with the specific duties of the position or as directed by EHS Manager.

What We Are Looking For

• US - Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Occupational Safety, Health and/or Environmental Science, Hazardous Materials Technology or other related field preferred; may substitute appropriate work experience for education required
• 5+ years' Experience in Occupational Safety and/or Environmental, with minimum 3 years in a manufacturing environment or other relevant/applicable industry or agency required.
• Professional Level Certification (CSP, EIT, etc) preferred
• Subject Matter Expertise level of knowledge and experience with environmental, safety and health programs in a manufacturing environment.
• High level proficiency and skill in assessing and evaluating environmental, health and safety exposures and risks
• Experience in investigating and analyzing for root cause and corrective actions.
• Experience in workplace inspections and audit management
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues who possess varying degrees of EHS subject matter knowledge

Application window is anticipated to close 30 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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