EHS Sr Specialist (Security)

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (AR,ME,NE,OH,VT)

United States, Maine, Saco

291 North St (Show on map)

Dec 05, 2025

EHS Sr Specialist (Security)

Job Locations

US-ME-Saco

Requisition ID

2025-35326

Position Type

Full Time

Position Classification

On-Site

Job Function

Human Resources

Company Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters.

Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders.

Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs.

If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Job Summary

Designs, develops, implements and oversees the organization's environmental, health and safety programs and procedures to safeguard employees and surrounding communities and to ensure that all facilities are in compliance with regulations | Responsibilities are within the Environmental Health and Safety Function as a generalist or in a combination of Disciplines.

FSO Certification - 200 hours online training & exam, following completion of the FSO cert. Ideal candidate must be updated on local, state, and federal security regulations and information. Apply knowledge of law enforcement tactics and procedures to improve security operations. Supervise Security Guards and oversee all security duties.

Impact of the Role

General Profile

Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines

Solves complex problems
Works independently, receives minimal guidance
May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

Outlines and implements policies or programs to educate and promote employee health and safety or environmental compliance.
Delivers training programs educating staff on environmental concerns or health and safety risks found in the organization.
Communicates regularly with management and administration regarding the status of environmental initiatives.
Ensures that training records, health/safety manuals or handbooks, incident/accident reports, or other documentation are appropriately maintained.
Tracks and documents accidents to understand causes and recommend changes to prevent future accidents.
Monitors known health, safety, or environmental hazards, such as noise, air, or wastewater pollution levels.
Coordinates inspection of facilities, vehicles, or equipment and processes recommending corrections or additional precautions to ensure compliance to established regulations.
Communicates facility-specific emergency response or evacuation plans.
Has a broad and current knowledge of all government and applicable industry safety regulations.

Required Qualifications

Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
Discipline/Major: Environmental Health and Safety or related discipline preferred
Knowledge, skills & abilities: Safety best practices. Safety communications. Safety inspections. Safety investigations. Safety policies and procedures. Safety training. Inspection documentation.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Travel Requirements

Up to 25% travel likely.

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The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.