Senior Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager - Manufacturing

Who We Are  

At nLIGHT, we are constantly on the cutting-edge of laser technology in a massively growing market. We are a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace & defense applications, to name a few. Our lasers are changing not only the way things are made, but also changing the things that can be made. 

Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR). 

We’re looking for a Senior Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager who will play a crucial role in ensuring that nLIGHT’s operations meet the highest standards of environmental and occupational health and safety. Under the direction of the global QEHS Director, this position provides leadership in the implementation and maintenance of EHS programs, procedures, and education initiatives that are consistent with the development of a world class team based EHS culture. This position coordinates the execution of corporate EHS expectations at nLIGHT’s US locations and provides EHS support and strategic direction to other nLIGHT locations.

Role and Responsibilities:

EHS Policy

• Promotes employee awareness about nLIGHT’s EHS Policy.
• Ensures nLIGHT’s EHS Policy is consistent with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Reports EHS Policy nonconformances to the QEHS Director.
• Proposes improvements to the EHS Policy.
• Provides all levels of the company with advice related to EHS matters, legal requirements and best practices.

 EHS Management System

• Plans, develops, implements, coordinates, evaluates, and updates nLIGHT's. EHS policies, procedures, and programs in the US. Standardize with other global nLIGHT locations.
• Identifies, develops, and provides EHS training and education.
• Develops and manages internal EHS audits and self-assessment of the company, including risk assessments at varying levels, and acts as a trainer/advisor to internal auditors.
• Conducts employee safety training on programs including but not limited to: HAZCOM, PPE, Fire protection, Confined Space Entry, Compressed gases, Fall Protection, Ladder safety, Machine Guarding, Portable Power Tools, Forklifts.
• Conducts safety inspections to ensure compliance with OSHA standards, addresses safety violations, reports findings, recommends corrective and/or preventative measures, and conducts follow-up inspections.
• Provides ergonomics assessments as required.
• Creates a positive partnership with Company Leadership and serves as point of contact for EHS-related matters.
• Provides coaching to managers to ensure technical competence and EHS leadership development. 
• Reviews and approves the compliance of new equipment through nLIGHT’s station sign-off process.
• Leads Safety Committee meetings.
• Provides oversight of the Emergency Response Teams, including conducting drills as necessary.
• Provides oversight of the hazardous material receiving and disposal processes
• Executes a robust Hazard Communication Program including the availability of correct and current SDS.

 EHS Reporting

• Completes nLIGHT EHS Scorecards for US locations each month.
• Completes and submits OSHA Log for US Sites.
• Completes and submits environmental reports for US sites.
• Leads or participates in investigations of serious incidents within assigned region. Examines and interprets incident data, identifies root causes, and verifies corrective/preventive actions.
• Works with 3rd party Worker’s Compensation claims adjusters to ensure accurate reporting.

 Product Safety Compliance

• Supports QEHS Director and Engineering regarding product safety and environmental compliance.

 Laser Safety Officer

• Maintains the position as subject matter expert for laser safety in the US and coordinate with Shanghai LSO.
• Reviews and approves Laser SOPs and stations’ set-up.

This role is vital for maintaining a safe working environment and minimizing the environmental footprint of the company’s operations. The Senior EHS Manager will be expected to be proactive, vigilant, and continuously updated on the latest EHS practices and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Science or related field is required.
• 10+ years of experience working in EHS with a track record of hazard elimination and employee engagement.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• High degree of independence and discipline demonstrated in creating and adhering to own work schedule.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and maintain composure and good working relationships under