# Senior EHS Specialist (Environmental, Health, and Safety)

> RAVE Aerospace LLC · Brea, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-04-30

**Salary:** USD 84,000–101,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Operations

## Description

**Summary**

The Senior EHS Specialist leads and advances the company’s Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs across all facilities. This role is responsible for ensuring full regulatory compliance, strengthening a proactive safety culture, and driving continuous improvement in safety and environmental performance.

This position owns and enhances the company’s Safety Management System (SMS), leads incident investigations, partners cross-functionally with Operations, Facilities, and Leadership, and serves as a subject matter expert on EHS programs. The Senior EHS Specialist plays a critical role in developing strategy, influencing behavior, and implementing scalable processes that reduce risk and support business growth.

**Core Responsibilities**

-   Lead and continuously improve the company’s Safety Management System (SMS), including program development, documentation, and implementation
-   Conduct comprehensive safety audits, risk assessments, and facility inspections; identify trends and implement corrective and preventive actions
-   Lead investigations into workplace incidents, near misses, and injuries; perform root cause analysis and drive closure of corrective actions
-   Own OSHA recordkeeping (300, 300A, 301) and ensure accuracy and compliance with all regulatory reporting requirements
-   Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including hazardous waste management and reporting
-   Oversee hazardous materials programs, including proper labeling, storage, handling, and disposal
-   Design, develop, and deliver EHS training programs, including new hire orientation, regulatory training, and leadership-level safety initiatives
-   Lead emergency preparedness and response programs, including drills, risk planning, and business continuity coordination
-   Partner with Facilities and Operations to proactively address safety risks related to equipment, infrastructure, and processes
-   Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external EHS audits, inspections, and regulatory agencies
-   Analyze safety metrics and KPIs; present insights and recommendations to leadership to drive performance improvements
-   Manage Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and maintain the chemical inventory system
-   Oversee environmental permits and ensure timely and accurate reporting
-   Drive employee engagement initiatives to strengthen safety culture and accountability across the organization
-   Mentor and provide guidance to junior EHS staff or site coordinators as applicable

## Requirements

-   Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, or related field
-   6+ years of progressive experience in EHS, safety, or environmental compliance roles
-   Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance requirements
-   Proven experience leading incident investigations and implementing corrective action programs
-   Experience managing or leading EHS programs across multiple functions or sites preferred
-   Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive organizational change
-   Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
-   Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and EHS management systems
-   Professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, or CHMM preferred

## Benefits

The starting pay range for this position is $84,000 - $101,000 per year however, the base pay offered may vary depending on the level of the position, skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location.

In addition to a comprehensive package of health benefits that include company contributions, RAVE Aerospace offers a variety of additional benefits and perks to enhance your work-life balance experience including but not limited to:

-   Discretionary bonus program
-   Future financial security with a 401(k) program with a company match
-   Paid time off covering vacations, personal time off, and sick days, capped off by an exciting year-end holiday shutdown

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