manager operations EHS Specialist tech_leadership · Posted Mar 27, 2026
$107,359 – $182,510
USD per year
AI Summary
Principal-level EHS Specialist providing hands-on safety, health, and environmental support at BAE Systems' Endicott facility. Manages industrial hygiene, chemical programs, waste management, environmental permits, incident investigations, and regulatory compliance including ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. Requires expertise in risk assessment, ergonomics, and continuous improvement.

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a Safety Health and Environmental (SHE) Specialist for the Electronic Systems Endicott, New York site. In this role as SHE Specialist, you'll support as a trusted business partner committed to supporting all employees in delivering a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace. The SHE team provides innovative solutions to reduce risk, resulting in quality products, services, and on-time delivery to our customers.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Provide hands on SHE support at the site, including evaluating risk, responding and addressing SHE concerns, and supporting leadership with continuous improvement activities.
  • Comply and conform to internal and external requirements, including federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, ISO14001, and ISO45001.
  • Responsible for Industrial Hygiene and Chemical Management programs including, industrial hygiene monitoring, ventilation, chemical approvals/labelling, and emergency response.
  • Oversee and manage site Waste program, including hazardous, universal, non-hazardous waste, complying with Federal, State, and Local requirements and providing monthly waste data to the Sector.
  • Work with outside consultants to update Environmental Permits and coordinate monitoring/testing.
  • Prepare Environmental reports, including but not limited to TIER II, TRI, Sanitary Waste, etc.
  • General understanding of Radiation: knowledge of Ionizing and non-ionizing, monitoring, and oversight of program.
  • Oversee SPPC program, including training, inspections, and annual review.
  • Participate in incident investigations including determination of root cause and corrective action plans.
  • Conduct risk and ergonomic assessments and recommend improvements.
  • Participate and co-lead various SHE committees in support of the overall SHE Management System.
  • Attend unit meetings and stand-up meetings and present safety starts/SHE communications.
  • Partner with Engineering and Operations to continually improve our High Voltage/High Power and Battery Manufacturing/Test processes.
  • Remove hazards and/or protect employees by guarding, revising work procedures, and training or requiring use of protective clothing and personal protective equipment.
  • Create an open, trusted relationship with teams to maximize open dialogue and maintain an inclusive work environment.
  • Develop strategies and improvement plans to drive continuous improvement, including risk reductions and cultural improvements to minimize incidents, with a focus on significant SHE risks.
  • Build partnerships with internal customers to understand their priorities and challenges and demonstrate agility in response to their needs.
  • Stay current on regulatory updates and proactively develop plans to address new requirements.

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site.
This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.




Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of relevant experience in Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE), or 6+ years of experience in lieu of degree
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deliver work products on time and on/under budget.
  • Highly effective interpersonal skills, with the ability to operate and interact with all levels within an organization (from senior executives to hourly staff) and build positive working relationships.
  • Well versed in SHE regulations, ISO14001 and ISO45001.
  • Ability to manage various SHE databases and proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of experience
  • Master's degree in related Safety, Health or Environmental field
  • Professional Certification related to Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE), such as CSP, CIH, or CHMM


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $107359 - $182510

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.


About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
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