Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
Job Description:
The Sr. Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist is responsible for driving, influencing, and achieving EHS process excellence, regulatory compliance, and overall risk reduction throughout. This role also supports the development and execution of of ground-breaking aircraft engineering, test, production, and maintenance safety programs for the next generation of unmanned airpower. Reporting to the Corporate EHS Manager Program Manager, the position is instrumental in upholding world-class safety standards and engaging with senior engineering and operations leadership to facilitate continuous safety improvements and risk reduction.
The ideal candidate is self-motivated, excelling in both independent and team-driven projects, and responsive to concerns raised by managers and employees. They possess strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, along with keen analytical abilities and attention to detail. This candidate thrives in an environment where exceptional work is encouraged, recognized, and rewarded. Based in Frisco, TX, this position requires occasional regional travel to aircraft test flight locations.
Required qualifications:
The ideal candidate would have 3+ years working in either aerospace, or automotive manufacturing, construction, or military environments. An expert level of understanding around chemical, electrical, lifting/rigging safety risks. This individual should have the ability to quickly dissect technical safety planning of testing, building, and maintaining equipment being operated in a manufacturing environment.
Additionally, the ideal candidate has the following:
Proven track record of supporting engineering teams in fast-paced, high-performance environments, with at least 3+ years of hands-on experience in Aerospace, Automotive, and/or Construction environments
Proficient in developing and implementing safety programs compliant with regulatory requirements, a deep understanding of Electrical Standards (OSHA, NFPA 70-E) and practical experience with energized equipment is a plus
Capable of adapting to a fast-paced, globally expanding organization using a 'first-principles' approach, coupled with strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting across senior management, regulators, and production staff
Excellent interpersonal abilities, attention to detail, problem-solving expertise, the capacity to multitask and prioritize in a dynamic environment, and the ability to work independently and as a proactive, creative team player
Proven skills in managing complex, multidisciplinary projects and assignments with accountability for outcomes, including experience in training and educating employees in EHS initiatives
Preferred qualifications:
OSHA 30
ASP or CSP
NFPA 70E/Electrical Safety Experience
Hazwoper 40
Construction Safety
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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