EHS Specialist

Wyman-Gordon, a division of Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC), is a global leader in the engineering and production of complex, high-performance metal components. Our Princeton, KY facility specializes in advanced vacuum-melt atomization and extruded nickel-based powder alloys for critical military and commercial aerospace turbine applications.

As part of PCC-a multi-billion-dollar diversified manufacturing powerhouse-this facility operates as a high-growth profit center at the forefront of aerospace materials technology.

Position Summary

The Safety Specialist leads the development, execution, and continuous improvement of site-wide safety and occupational health programs. Reporting directly to plant leadership, this role is dedicated to eliminating workplace hazards, driving proactive risk management, and fostering a strong, zero-incident safety culture across all manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Development & Execution: Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive occupational safety and health policies in full compliance with OSHA, state, and federal standards.
• Hazard Identification & Mitigation: Lead risk assessments, job safety analyses (JSAs), and root-cause incident investigations; establish tracking mechanisms to prioritize and resolve safety action items.
• Safety Culture & Change Management: Serve as an on-the-floor champion for behavioral safety, driving employee engagement and facilitating cross-functional change management initiatives.
• Operational Partnership: Collaborate closely with plant leadership, production supervisors, and maintenance teams to integrate safety best practices into everyday manufacturing workflows.
• Committee Leadership: Lead and facilitate the site Safety Committee, coordinating resources and tracking the closure of identified safety and industrial hygiene projects.
• Environmental & Compliance Reporting: Support environmental compliance, auditing, and regulatory reporting requirements for the facility.
• Training & Subject-Matter Expertise: Develop and deliver interactive safety training programs; maintain up-to-date expertise in regulatory standards, industrial hygiene, and ergonomics.
• Vendor & Consultant Oversight: Manage third-party safety, industrial hygiene, and occupational health consultants to ensure high-quality service delivery within budgetary targets.

Qualifications & Requirements

Required:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience: 1-3+ years of safety, industrial hygiene, or EHS experience within a heavy manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Solid foundation in OSHA regulations, hazard communication, LOTO, machine guarding, and personal protective equipment (PPE) standards.
• Core Competencies: Strong leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills, with a proven ability to influence teams and drive accountability across all organizational levels.
• Legal Authorization: U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency (Green Card) is strictly required due to access to ITAR/export-controlled military technologies.

Preferred:

• Certifications: Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)-or active progress toward achieving certification.
• Technical Experience: Familiarity with powder metallurgy, vacuum-melt systems, thermal processing, or high-risk industrial manufacturing processes.
• Audit Experience: Direct experience participating in or leading EHS audits, inspections, and regulatory reporting (e.g., EPA/OSHA).

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Routine presence on the active manufacturing floor, requiring standard PPE (steel-toed boots, eye/hearing protection, respirators when applicable).
• Ability to climb stairs, walk across plant facilities, and perform safety audits in industrial manufacturing settings.

Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Wyman Gordon is committed to hiring, promoting, and transferring employees without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin (where a person was born), sex, age, ancestry (ethnic heritage), citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other reason prohibited by law. Decisions as to hiring, promoting, or transferring employees should be based solely upon job-related qualifications.

As an equal opportunity employer, Wyman Gordon is committed to a diverse workforce. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 508-839-8004 for assistance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.