Environmental Health and Safety Engineer

About the role

In this role, you will be responsible for promoting a safe and environmentally compliant work environment for all employees throughout the manufacturing facility and maintaining compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and corporate environmental and safety laws.

Our Optical Communications segment has evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware, and equipment to a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry. This segment is classified into two main product groupings: carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data, and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments, and individuals for their own use.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and communicate Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) programs and policies.
• Develop and work towards all required Corporate EHS policies, standards, and procedures.
• Maintain SDS system and ensure new materials and products have appropriate SDS sheets and training.
• Ensure any new chemical safety and environmental requirements are assessed and understood prior to bringing onsite.
• Implement special project assignments related to facility and/or equipment layouts.
• Ensure Material Handling programs are established and upheld.
• Lead Emergency Response programs.
• Conduct ergonomic evaluations and improvements.
• Support ISO 14001/45001 program.
• Manage hazardous waste, environmental permits, reduction of waste, and other applicable environmental programs.
• Implement safety programs to develop an inter-dependent safety culture where everyone is watching out for everyone’s safety.
• Mentor and coach subject matter experts on their assigned safety programs.
• Ensure effective development and delivery of all EHS-related training and education programs and maintain EHS records.
• Respond, in conjunction with supervisors/management, to EH&S emergencies, investigate accidents, and recommend corrective and preventive action.
• Coordinate reporting, tracking, and trend analysis of EHS metrics.
• Work with leadership to set annual targets for injury reduction and develop the Safety Annual Plan to meet or exceed targets.
• Lead internal audits and ensure timely corrective action for discrepancies; work with internal and external groups to handle industrial and chemical hygiene, safety, health, and environmental audits/inspections.
• Assist with the management of EHS data platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, including but not limited to Engineering or Environmental Health and Safety.
• Relevant experience in a safety role within a manufacturing or distribution environment; internship, co-op, and full-time experience are all valued.
• Consistent track record of improving processes and working on teams to influence others.

Qualifications

• Experience with ISO 14001/45001 program or similar preferred.

Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates located more than 50 miles from the work location. This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Pay

The range for this position is $74,756.00 - $102,790.00 assuming full-time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives aligned with key business results.
• 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career.
• Matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, with Corning’s total contributions reaching between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Comprehensive health and well-being benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, and paid time off.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
• Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward exceptional contributions.