EHS Specialist - Fabrication in Golden, Colorado at Kratos Industries LLC

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.