Lead EHS Engineer/Specialist

About the role

The Lead Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Engineer/Specialist will assist the Engineering, Manufacturing, and EHS teams in maintaining a safe, accident-free, healthy work environment that complies with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement general safety policies and procedures to be followed by site personnel in compliance with local, state, and national safety and health rules and regulations.
• Aid in the development of site-level EHS team goals and objectives.
• Coach and train EHS staff; adjust workloads as necessary.
• Provide timely feedback on employee performance, including compiling and conducting performance appraisals and the development of training plans.
• Plan and organize project plans for EHS-related initiatives.
• Aid in the preparation of EHS forecasts of staffing and discretionary spending.
• Leverage technical expertise to develop solutions to close any gaps identified in EHS policies and procedures.
• Maintain the site's ISO 14001 program.
• Analyze and quantify risks and support others through the development of solutions and programs that mitigate EHS risks, providing feedback and expertise.
• Participate in Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
• Lead the development of site safety programs including forklift, machine guarding, confined space entry, x-ray equipment, accident investigation, lead awareness, respirator, hazard communication, lockout/tagout, and electrical safety, etc.
• Lead cross-functional teams for incident investigations.
• Facilitate root cause analysis using tools such as fishbone diagrams, 5 Whys, etc.
• Ensure that actions are entered into the incident management system (EHSIP) according to policy.
• Verify corrective actions are completed and sustained.
• Lead site hazardous waste management system including related documentation and training, proper labeling and handling, and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Lead recycling program to help identify waste reduction, reuse, and recycling opportunities.
• Report greenhouse gas data through corporate carbon disclosure system.
• Maintain site environmental air and wastewater permits.
• Comply with all reporting and permit applications.
• Evaluate new chemicals to ensure current controls are adequate and to mitigate risk, working to identify lower-risk chemicals if necessary.
• Function as the Environmental Management Representative during third-party and customer environmental audits.
• Cook up the emergency response program including ensuring training is developed and implemented.
• Work safely at all times and comply with Environmental Health and Safety standards and work practices along with all other work rules.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering, Safety, or other EHS-related discipline are required.
• At least 4 years of experience working in an EHS capacity within a Manufacturing Plant or Warehouse OR equivalent education and training.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Familiarity with OSHA and OSHA requirements.
• Knowledge and experience with ISO 14001.
• Experience with Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO).
• Experience with EN-EHS reporting (local OSHA requirements).
• Ability to gather data, prepare reports, and perform initial analysis of data.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines with frequent interruptions, and frequently changing priorities.

Skills

• Knowledge of all EHS regulations, standards, and requirements that affect/apply to the businesses in the site.
• Ability to analyze and quantify risks and support others through the development of solutions and programs that mitigate EHS risks.
• Technical expertise to develop solutions to close any gaps identified in EHS policies and procedures.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines with frequent interruptions, and frequently changing priorities.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options.
• 401K match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Pet Insurance.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Annual Merit Increases.
• Community Volunteer Opportunities.