EHS Specialist - Engine Test Operations
3 months ago
Jacksonville
Job DescriptionHermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today. By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield. We work with the Department of War to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage. The EHS Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day implementation and ownership of Environmental, Health, and Safety programs at an engine test facility located at Cecil Airport in Jacksonville, FL. This role serves as the primary on-site EHS authority, supporting engine test operations by ensuring regulatory compliance, hazard mitigation, and safe execution of high-risk activities.The position requires a strong field presence, close collaboration with Operations and Facilities, and hands-on management of PPE, hazardous waste, permits, and land-use control documentation. The EHS Specialist reports to EHS leadership and supports both routine and non-routine test activities.Responsibilities: • Health & Safety, • Serve as the on-site EHS point of contact for engine test operations and supporting activities, • Develop, review, and approve Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and task-based hazard assessments, • Implement and enforce PPE requirements, including selection, issuance, training, and compliance, • Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and observations of test stands and support areas, • Lead incident investigations, near-miss reporting, and corrective action tracking, • Support confined space, hot work, LOTO, and other high-risk activity permitting, • Coordinate emergency preparedness activities, drills, and response planning, • Environmental Compliance, • Manage hazardous waste programs including: Proper accumulation, labeling, storage, and disposal, Coordination with waste vendors and manifests, Weekly inspections and recordkeeping), • Support air, noise, stormwater, and other environmental permit requirements associated with engine testing, • Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, • Permits & Documentation, • Manage site-specific permits such as: (Hot work permits, Confined space permits, Environmental and operational permits as applicable), • Maintain Land Use Control (LUC) documentation and ensure operational compliance with use restrictions, • Track and retain required EHS records, training documentation, and inspection logs, • Training & Engagement, • Coordinate and deliver EHS training for employees and contractors, including site orientation, • Ensure required training is completed prior to personnel engaging in test operations, • Promote a strong safety culture through field engagement, coaching, and clear communication, • Contractor & Interface Management, • Support contractor onboarding and compliance oversight, • Coordinate with Facilities, Security, Fire Marshal, Airport Authority, and external regulators as required, • Minimum Requirements, • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related field, or equivalent experience, • 3–5+ years of EHS experience in industrial, test, aerospace, manufacturing, or high-hazard environments, • Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable state and local regulations, • Experience managing hazardous waste and permit-driven operations, • Ability to work independently as the sole or primary EHS representative on site, • Preferred Qualifications, • Experience supporting engine test stands, aerospace testing, or high-energy systems, • Familiarity with confined space, hot work, and LOTO programs, • CSP, ASP, CHMM, or similar professional certification, • This is a full-time, on-site position in Cecil with potential travel between other facilities., • Regular presence in manufacturing, R&D, and construction areas, requiring use of PPE and occasional exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and high-temperature environments., • Must be able to walk long distances, climb stairs/ladders, and respond quickly to emergencies.Physical Conditions:, • Ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting/standing) for extended periods while working at a computer or in meetings., • Frequent communication with team members, requiring clear verbal and written communication skills., • Occasional lifting, carrying, or moving objects up to 20 lbs (e.g., product samples, documentation, equipment)., • Ability to safely enter and move around industrial, production, or testing areas, including climbing stairs, bending, or wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).