Senior Environmental Health and Safety Engineer

Nordson EFD, a global leader in Engineered Fluid Dispensing, is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and seeks candidates who share that commitment.

About the role

As a member of our team, you will work in a dynamic and collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued and respected. This role is responsible for the safety and security of the East Providence, RI and Norwich, CT facilities and their employees, developing, coordinating, and administering Environmental, Health, and Safety programs, and overseeing security at both locations.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, collaborative relationships at all levels in multiple manufacturing facilities to create a zero incident (“Journey to Zero”) culture, resulting in attainment of EHS goals and objectives.
• Champion a zero-injury culture through visible leadership and employee engagement.
• Lead safety initiatives, behavioral safety programs, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Conduct regular Gemba walks, safety audits, and risk assessments.
• Facilitate safety committees and drive safety observation programs.
• Lead incident and near-miss reporting. Perform root cause analysis on incidents and injuries to determine specific actions needed to prevent reoccurrence.
• Collaborate with department managers to maintain the contractor management and visitor security/safety program.
• Coach/mentor and supervise employees on safe work practices, hazard identification, and risk management, including establishing and leading safety committees at each facility.
• Ensure proper chemical handling, storage, and documentation (SDS).
• Lead emergency preparedness and response planning:
  • Fire safety programs and drills
  • Spill response procedures
  • Evacuation drills
• Coordinate with local emergency responders.
• Coordinate EHS training programs to ensure compliance with OSHA standards:
  • Facilitate onboarding safety training for new employees
  • Maintain training records and compliance documentation
• Coach leaders on compliance of EHS policies, procedures, training, auditing, reporting, and tracking processes with Nordson requirements; local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, or other Engineering degree, or equivalent experience.
• 5 or more years' experience in HSS compliance in Industrial Manufacturing or Chemical environment is preferred.
• Experience with OSHA record keeping guidelines and administration.

Skills

• Ability to think creatively and analytically.
• Detail-oriented, self-starter with strong organizational and motivational skills.
• Proven ability to lead initiatives working collaboratively and independently in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to influence at all levels of a global organization.
• Demonstrated effective execution of concurrent projects and ability to multi-task.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office.
• Capacity to make innovative connections from ideas to business-relevant opportunities.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English as it relates to this position and safety.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

Office & Manufacturing Environment. The role requires the ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing duties, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Travel Required: Estimated 50-75%.

About Nordson EFD

Nordson EFD is a world-leading designer and manufacturer of fluid dispensing systems and single-use fluid packaging. The team works to create systems and consumables that improve the fluid dispensing process. Nordson EFD offers a supportive culture in a growing and dynamic work environment, with opportunities for both entry-level and experienced professionals in production, maintenance, customer service, quality, engineering, and more. The company actively invests in teams to help build skillsets and advance careers.