Sr. EHS Engineer

About the role

The role of EHS Engineer in Process Safety Management at 3M involves collaborating with innovative colleagues around the world to support EHS cultural excellence, drive risk reduction efforts, and ensure compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support EHS Cultural Excellence through personal responsibility for safety, health, and environment.
• Apply scientific and engineering principles to manage EHS risks and ensure compliance.
• Lead and assist in safety committees and meetings, including EHS regulatory interpretations.
• Provide technical assistance in the design and installation of new or modified equipment, industrial automation, and management of change processes.
• Participate in and lead portions of EHS self-assessments and/or audits.
• Act as a facility representative during agency inspections, including OSHA, fire department, and county inspections.
• Communicate effectively with peers and others at various levels within the organization, presenting ideas and influencing others.
• Investigate workplace incidents and conduct root cause analyses to implement corrective actions.
• Analyze EHS data and recommend plans for correcting gaps in compliance.
• Contribute to the plant's Management of Change process.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a science, engineering, or environmental health and safety (EHS) discipline from an accredited institution.
• Five (5) years’ experience with EHS programs and procedures within a private, public, government, or military environment.
• Experience in implementing comprehensive EHS management systems.
• Experience with hazard and risk assessments and a background in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with computer-based EHS tools for data reporting and assessments.
• Experience with local, state, and federal regulations, including OSHA, Fire, EPA, etc.
• Self-directed, detail-oriented, good interpersonal, communication, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical, leadership, project planning, and program development skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with non-EHS personnel and influence others to take appropriate action.
• Experience working on a cross-functional team.
• QEP, CSP, or CIH certification(s).

Qualifications

• Ten (10) or more years of experience working in an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) role in a manufacturing environment addressing process safety management, machine guarding, and confined space issues.
• Experience working on a cross-functional team.
• Master’s degree or higher in a science, engineering, or environmental health and safety (EHS) discipline from an accredited institution.

Skills

• Technical expertise in EHS management systems.
• Knowledge of hazard and risk assessments.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with computer-based EHS tools.
• Understanding of local, state, and federal regulations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Experience with QEP, CSP, or CIH certifications.

Benefits

The position offers a competitive salary range of $124,127 - $151,710, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. Additional benefits may include medical, dental, vision, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, disability benefits, life insurance, voluntary benefits, paid absences, retirement benefits, and more. Details are available on the company's benefits page.

Pay & Benefits

The pay range for this position is $124,127 - $151,710, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. Additional information on benefits is available at this link.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At 3M, we believe in equal opportunity employment and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Please note that your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by uploading a resume or entering the information into the application fields directly.