EHS Engineer

Purpose and role of job:

The purpose of the EH&S Engineer is to provide technical skills with tactical leadership in the development, operation and support of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) policies/programs/procedures to instill and sustain an incident-free work environment while ensuring full compliance with all applicable regulatory agency requirements.

Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:

• Promote an action-oriented approach, instilling and exemplifying a strong EHS mindset for all team members resulting in the elements required to achieve and maintain a world class EHS culture.
• Active facilitation or participation in EHS related meetings and training sessions.
• Develops, manages, and implements Environmental, Health, and Safety policies and procedures in compliance with company, local, State, and Federal rules and regulations.
• Serve as an innovative, flexible EHS resource supporting the company/site/location. Participating in decisions on technical, regulatory, and cultural issues related to Environmental, Health, and Safety.
• Participate and/or lead continuous improvement in EHS policies, programs, and procedures.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with all team members, vendors, and customers.
• Participate in and/or lead incident investigations to effectively identify root cause/contributing factors and ensure proper implementation of all corrective actions.
• Ensure required EHS training is complete for all employees, newly hired and/or existing, and maintain training records.
• Provide technical support in the design and owner acceptance approval processes of controls for hazardous working conditions and unsafe activities, ensuring compliance with applicable EHS requirements.
• Be present and engaged with the workforce in their activities to establish and strengthen two-way communication, trust, and confidence in your ability to lead them.
• Facilitate communication of company EHS policies, procedures, and standards with all visitors, including contractors and vendors.
• Planning, performing and/or coordinating industrial hygiene sampling, analysis and interpretation of results in compliance with all applicable requirements for the exposure(s) identified.
• Maintaining professional knowledge up to date with existing and proposed changes in applicable federal, state and local EHS regulations and standards.
• Participate in and/or lead the development, implementation, and maintaining of all applicable Safety Management Systems.
• Assist in Worker’s Compensation claims administration and coordination of the Return-to-Work program for injured team members.
• Accurate interpretation and application of Environmental, Health, and Safety codes, standards and related professional references (e.g., OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ANSI, ADA, CCOHS, DOT/IATA, etc.).
• Carry out all administrative responsibilities associated with EHS compliance and program administration.
• Conduct regular walk through EHS inspections to identify hazards, document findings, recommend corrective actions that work within given constraints and verification of completed corrective actions and their effectiveness.
• Understand and administer reasonable suspicion and impairment programs used to conduct drug and alcohol testing, and other applicable standards as they may apply.
• Assist and/or lead in establishing risk management processes aimed at hazard condition control and injury prevention through studying incidents, observed and potential hazard conditions in various completed and planned work environments.
• Display consistent measure of integrity and company culture in all business-related activities.
• Track and trend incident data in Safety Management System.
• Responsible for the use and maintenance of all applicable company related data systems, software, peripherals, etc. to complete tasks as assigned.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Maintain safety data sheets in SDS Online and physical binders and keep GHS label stations stocked.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/ education and experience requirements:

(e.g. degrees, certificates of specific trainings)

• Bachelor’s degree in related technical, scientific, or engineering discipline required and / or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Environmental, Health and/or Safety field in Engineer/Specialist/Generalist role required.

Skills requirements:

(e.g., analytical, teamwork, problem solving, ability to use certain equipment, etc.)

• Self-starter with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills are required.
• Skilled use of technology and software packages such as MS Office and Internet/Intranet navigation.
• Critical thinking and project management skills.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance of all local, state, and federal safety requirements (OSHA).
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance of applicable local, state, and federal environmental requirements (EPA).
• Strong skills with teaching audiences with varying levels of learning comprehension and interest of the subject matter and material.
• Use of change management principles and processes.
• Data collection, compilation, and statistical analysis.
• Compliance, Behavioral, Risk, and/or Human Performance auditing and inspection techniques to ensure meeting internal and external standards.
• Demonstrate a tenacious drive for results.
• Experience with developing and implementing Safety Management Systems (BSI 18001 / ISO 45001) preferred.
• Knowledge in ADA and HIPAA legal compliance.
• Knowledge in Worker’s Comp and Return-to-Work practices.
• Collaborative partner with resources at all levels of the company to drive results that achieve goals and objectives.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to read, interpret and apply applicable EHS regulatory and legal interpretive text.
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and recommend corrective actions.
• Basic First Aid and CPR certified and/or trainer preferred, EMT a plus.
• EHS related professional credentials a plus (i.e. Associate Safety Professional (ASP)).
• Ability to or experience with operating and training operators on Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT).