Salary Range: $80,000–$110,000 DOE
Location: Primarily on-site; occasional cross-facility coordination
Hours: M-F 7:30 - 4:30
POSITION OVERVIEW
The EHS Specialist — Fabrication: is the dedicated EHS presence at Kratos's Fabrication facility, our highest-risk manufacturing environment. This role owns the day-to-day execution of all EHS programs at the facility level — including hazard identification, JHA development, chemical management, incident response, and EHS compliance.
This is a hands-on, floor-present role. They bring technical depth in manufacturing hazards, independent judgment on risk ranking and hazard control, and the ability to communicate effectively with a bilingual workforce.
The EHS Specialist reports to the EHS Manager and serves as the site-level EHS authority within the Fabrication facility.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Audits, Inspections & Floor Presence
- Conduct weekly facility walkthroughs at Fabrication — document findings, assign corrective actions, and track to closure
- Support the supervisor safety walk program: assist supervisors with audit methods and review findings
- Perform monthly safety equipment inspections (fire extinguishers, eyewash stations, first aid kits, emergency exits, spill kits)
- Collect and report on facility-level EHS data (near-misses, inspection counts, training completion status, JHA status) to EHS Manager for management reporting
Chemical Management
- Manage day-to-day chemical program compliance at Fabrication: storage inspections, SDS accessibility, container labeling, and secondary containment
- Route all new chemical requests to the EHS Manager for approved chemicals list review — no new chemicals are introduced without EHS approval
- Maintain spill response supplies and ensure employees working with hazardous chemicals have completed required training
- Support SARA/Tier II reporting data collection for chemicals stored or used at Fabrication as required
Contractor & Visitor Safety
- Manage visitor sign-in and safety orientation at assigned facilities
- Orient contractors working in Assembly and Warehouse areas — verify PPE compliance and site safety briefing completion
- Track contractor orientation compliance and report to EHS Manager
Environmental Compliance Support
- Support regulated waste compliance at assigned facilities — monitor accumulation areas, track disposal documentation, and escalate compliance concerns to EHS Manager
- Assist with environmental data collection as directed
Hazard Identification & JHA Program
- Conduct field-based observations for all JHA development — all hazard identification is grounded in direct process observation.
- Facilitate and maintain JHAs for Fabrication tasks including welding (MIG/TIG/stick), robotic welding, LOTO, chemical handling, energized electrical work, and material handling
- Lead the annual JHA review cycle for all Fabrication tasks; trigger immediate review when processes, equipment, or conditions change
- Support the EHS Manager in risk ranking decisions and escalate critical-risk tasks for joint review
Incident Response & Investigation
- Serve as first responder for all Fabrication incidents — secure the scene, collect witness statements, document physical evidence, and photograph the scene
- Draft incident investigation reports including root cause analysis for EHS Manager review
- Execute assigned CAPAs within established timeframes and validate effectiveness at 30 days
- Track near-miss and hazard observation reports for the facility; follow up on all reports within 48 hours
ISO 45001 Support
- Own risk assessment documentation for all Fabrication processes in support of ISO 45001 implementation
- Maintain worker consultation and participation records for the Fabrication facility
- Support internal audit activities as directed by EHS Manager
Safety Training — EHS Content Support
- Partner with the Training Department to ensure EHS-required training content is accurate, current, and compliant with applicable regulations and program requirements
- For specialized EHS training requiring direct subject matter expertise — such as LOTO, HazCom, or chemical handling — deliver or co-deliver training directly or in coordination with Training
- Ensure required EHS training is completed before employees begin independent operation in regulated tasks
- Track facility-level training completion for EHS-required courses; escalate gaps to EHS Manager
General Competencies
- Lean Methodology: Lean Basics (5S), KPI's, Kaizen, Error Proofing/Poke Yoke, Standardized work, Visual controls)
- Problem Solving: Incident Investigation (8D), Trend Analysis (Pareto/Histogram: Good Catch, First-Aid, Injury, Near Miss, etc.)
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, or related technical field — OR — Associate's degree plus minimum 3 years of directly relevant manufacturing EHS experience
- Minimum 2–4 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated experience with welding, chemical handling, LOTO, and/or electrical safety hazard management
- Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 General Industry standards
- Ability to work independently on technical EHS tasks with limited direct supervision
- Strong documentation skills — able to write clear JHAs, investigation reports, and inspection records
Preferred
• ASP (Associate Safety Professional) credential or active pursuit toward CSP
• Experience with HazCom/GHS program management including SDS administration
• Familiarity with ISO 45001 risk assessment requirements
• Experience with OSHA recordkeeping and 300 log maintenance
• Certified Laser Safety Officer
• Bilingual fluency in both English and Spanish
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical demands
- Regularly required to be on the production floor for extended periods — walking, standing, climbing stairs
- Must be able to wear and work in required PPE: safety glasses, hearing protection, safety-toed footwear, chemical-resistant gloves, and high-visibility vest as required
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 40 lbs for safety equipment, sample collection, or spill response activities
- Ability to work in environments with welding fume, elevated noise, heat, and chemical exposure within OSHA PELs
Work environment
- Active manufacturing environment — welding operations, robotic equipment, overhead material handling, and chemical use are present
- Majority of time is spent on the production floor, not in an office
- PPE is required at all times in production areas
- Occasional coordination visits to other Kratos facilities
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE IN THIS ROLE
The EHS Specialist has completed JHAs for all active Fabrication tasks, implemented a functioning chemical management inspection schedule, ensured all regulated tasks have current EHS training completion, achieved consistent near-miss reporting rates at the facility, and built visible, trusted relationships with the Fabrication workforce and supervisors supporting a culture of safety.
The Perks:
We care about your well-being both inside and outside of work. Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company matching to help you plan for the future, and generous paid time off (PTO). We also offer additional perks such as boot reimbursement and employee referral bonuses, supporting both your professional success and personal well-being.