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POSITION OVERVIEW

The purpose of the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Engineer I is to implement and support corporate electrical and machine safety policies, procedures, and programs that support compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Assist with investigations of electrical and/or machine related injuries/incidents to identify root cause and recommend corrective action.
• Coordinate arc flash assessments of facilities and manufacturing machines and equipment.
• Coordinate qualified electrical worker training.
• Schedule regular meetings to communicate electrical and machine related issues or concerns and recommend solutions.
• Document and maintain the Company's conveyor safety, electrical safety, machine safety, and purchased equipment safety programs.
• Evaluate and support implementation of leadership's decisions for new electrical and machine safety policies and procedures that address all key issues and concerns for compliance with applicable regulations.
• Participate in regular machine safety audits for compliance with applicable regulations/requirements and with support from leadership recommend corrective actions.
• Participate, upon request from engineering design team, in machine design review process to facilitate hazard identification, analysis, and corrective action.
• Provide support to internal customers with electrical and/or machine safety issues/concerns.
• Maintain applicable compliance records.
• Recommend the purchase of applicable electrical and machine safety equipment and services.

• Other duties as assigned.

HOW YOU'LL DO IT

• Attention to detail - Ensures information is complete and accurate; follows up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.
• Communicate effectively - Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey clear understanding, taking into account the unique needs of different audiences.
• Individual efficiency - Effectively manages time and resources so that individual work is completed efficiently.
• Interpersonal savvy - Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people. Ability to build and maintain solid working relationship with others.
• Fostering teamwork - Building effective partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Maintain expertise on current environmental compliance issues through literature and attendance at relevant seminars and meetings.
• Maintain high level of honesty, integrity and confidentiality with respect to company matters.
• Complying with all Company policies and procedures, safety regulations, company safety policies and safely perform all duties, including but not limited to, promoting a safe workplace.

WHAT TO BRING

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or another related field.
• 1-3 years of engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

WHAT WILL HELP

• 3+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Having a thorough working knowledge of local, state, and federal safety regulations.
• Having a thorough understanding of NFPA 70E requirements.
• Bilingual or Spanish-speaking skills preferred.
• Experience utilizing online resources to research applicable rules and regulations, as well as pertinent EHS standards, for direction and guidance.

Gentex is an equal opportunity employer

Gentex extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual's race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, military service, height, weight, genetic information, or any other reason protected by law.

Assistance

Gentex is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at [email protected]. Gentex will not discriminate against any qualified individual who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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