Senior Engineer, EHS Documentation
Canadian Solar Inc. · Jeffersonville, IN · Yesterday
ManufacturingFull-time
Responsibilities
- EHS Document Control & System Management
- Develop and maintain the site-wide EHS document control system, including policies, procedures, SOPs, manuals, and records.
- Establish and enforce: Document version control, Approval workflows, Distribution and access controls.
- Maintain centralized document repositories (e.g., SharePoint or DMS platforms).
- Archive obsolete documents and ensure traceability of revisions.
- Ensure documentation is organized, searchable, and audit-ready.
- Technical Writing & Procedure Development
- Lead development of clear, accurate, and standardized EHS procedures, including: Operating procedures, Safe work practices, Process safety documentation (e.g., PSI support documents, SOPs).
- Translate technical inputs (engineering, operations, P&IDs) into usable field procedures.
- Standardize document formats, templates, and writing style across the EHS function.
- Support Implementation of structured EHS management systems (PSM, ISO-aligned frameworks, internal standards).
- Develop standard templates, workflows, and tools to ensure consistency across departments.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Operations, Maintenance) to ensure alignment of documentation.
- Drive continuous improvement of document workflows and system efficiency.
- EHS Data Management, Analysis & Reporting
- Develop and maintain EHS data tracking systems and dashboards.
- Collect, validate, and manage EHS performance data related to: Safety observations, Incidents and near misses, Corrective actions, Leading and lagging indicators.
- Generate routine EHS performance reports, including: Weekly EHS reports, Monthly departmental performance summaries, KPI dashboards for leadership review.
- Analyze trends to support risk identification and performance improvement initiatives.
- Ensure data consistency, accuracy, and traceability.
- Audit Readiness & Internal Support
- Maintain EHS documentation readiness for internal audits and corporate reviews.
- Support audit preparation by ensuring required documentation is complete, current, and properly controlled.
- Track document updates and maintain revision logs.
- Training & Communication
- Support ensure employees have access to current and approved EHS documents.
- Support development of training materials related to procedures and systems.
- Communicate document updates and changes to relevant stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Safety, or related field.
- 2–5 years of experience in EHS systems, document control, or technical writing in industrial/manufacturing environments.
- Strong technical writing and document standardization skills.
- Experience with: Document Management Systems (SharePoint, ETQ, Intelex, etc.), Data tracking, analysis, visualization, and reporting tools (Excel, Tableau, Power BI preferred).
- Working knowledge of EHS frameworks (OSHA, ISO, PSM concepts).
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Experience supporting PSM documentation (PSI, SOPs, procedures).
- Familiarity with manufacturing process documentation (P&IDs, process descriptions).
- Ability to structure and present data for leadership decision-making and departmental reporting.
- Experience building dashboards or automated reporting systems.