DRS Technologies

DRS Technologies, A Finmeccanica Company, provides leading edge products and services to government and commercial customers worldwide. Focused on defense electronics, we develop and manufacture a broad range of mission critical systems and components in the areas of communications, combat systems, battlefield digitization, electro-optics, power systems, data storage, digital imaging, flight safety and space. Headquartered in Parsippany, NJ, the company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Finmeccanica S.p.A. which employs more than 70,000 people worldwide. We offer a competitive compensation package and a business culture which rewards performance. For additional information on DRS, please visit our website at www.drs.com

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DRS Laurel Technologies

DRS Laurel Technologies is a leading supplier of electronic manufacturing solutions that range from building circuit cards to product design, production and system integration for a broad range of military and aerospace applications. DRS Laurel Technologies is a key operation within the DRS C3 Integrated Manufacturing Solutions organization. With locations in Johnstown, PA, Largo, FL, and Carleton Place, Canada, DRS C3 IMS is focused on long-term partnering benefits promoting design and production efficiencies and competencies which consistently provide on-time delivery of quality products to our customers. DRS C3 IMS consists of 1,600 highly motivated personnel, and over 600,000 sq ft of modern facilities with diverse capabilities to provide complete turnkey manufacturing services, supply chain management, life cycle and depot support. It has supplied cable and wire harnesses, manufacturing and electronic integration services for a variety of programs supporting U.S. military forces. Certified to ISO-9001:2000 and AS-9100 Quality System Standards, DRS Laurel Technologies ensures that its procedures and work processes consistently provide high-quality electronic manufacturing services for its defense and aerospace customers. DRS is ranked #44 by Manufacturing Market Insider April 2007 Top 50 EMS providers based on total revenue.

Position Summary – Manager -Environmental Health and Safety

This position will direct the development, implementation, and maintenance of a comprehensive safety, health, and environmental program.

Duties and Responsibilities

·         Provide multi-site EHS leadership to drive program implementation and execution across DRS facilities located in Johnstown, PA; Largo, FL and Carleton Place, Ontario.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and standards involving general safety, Process Safety Management, fire safety, environmental safety, and industrial hygiene.
• Implement and manage employees' occupational health programs in cooperation with the external health provider.
• Prepare and issue regular site safety reports and all regulatory reports/statistics.
• Provide professional EHS advice to both senior EHS management on a corporate level, and to Site management, supervisors and employees.
• Manage and act as key contact for site emergency response and evacuation plans.
• Maintain all required permits
• Develop effective safety programs to minimize workers compensation costs
• Track environmental and safety metrics
• Develop and deliver training programs to meet regulatory requirements and company objectives
• Implement health, safety and environmental initiatives.  Lead employee teams for continuous improvement of EHS goals. Effectively interact across sites with managers and employees at all levels to drive EHS improvements and enable them to meet specific business goals.
• Track timely closure of all EHS audit findings and corrective action items.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions

Basic Qualifications

Qualified candidate must have a BS degree in Occupational Safety or Industrial Hygiene, a minimum of 5 years experience in the environmental health and safety field in a manufacturing environment and knowledge of DEP, EPA NFPA and OSHA Regulations and excellent computer skills. Multi site responsibility will be a plus.

Additional Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrated knowledge of EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA, DOT, etc.)
• Ability to influence people through strong interpersonal and networking skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and strong computer skills.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills.

All applicants must meet basic qualifications and submit salary history to be considered for this position.

DRS Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent in the defense and commercial technology areas.