EHS Engineer

Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, nickel and cobalt based superalloys, stainless steels, alloy steels and tool steels. Carpenter Technology’s high-performance materials and advanced process solutions are an integral part of critical applications used within the aerospace, transportation, medical and energy markets, among other markets. Building on its history of innovation, Carpenter Technology’s wrought and powder technology capabilities support a range of next-generation products and manufacturing techniques, including novel magnetic materials and additive manufacturing. Our Tanner, AL location is an integrated mill manufacturing high quality premium and ultra-premium forged bar and billet products from melt to ship.

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETY ENGINEER

Location: Tanner, AL (near Huntsville, AL)

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFTEY ENGINEER

• With limited to no direction, identifies, analyzes and controls occupational hazards and promotes worksite or product safety by applying knowledge of industrial processes, mechanics, psychology, physiology, and industrial health, safety and environmental laws. Advises on structural safety requirements based on failure mode analysis of such factors as fatigue, stability, stress, concentration and creep.
• Designs protective equipment or safety devices for machines, and redesigns machines and plant equipment to eliminate occupational hazards. Leads the installation of safety devices on machinery.
• Reviews proposed occupational safety policies, guidelines and standards to determine their consistency with accepted engineering principles and practices and recommends technical changes. Recommends and implements new or revised occupational safety policies, guidelines and standards.
• Drives facility culture change with human performance tools and develops/audit serious injury and fatality prevention programs.
• Leads moderately complex multi-disciplinary project teams to design and implement EHS related projects. Project management includes high technical ability for design, cost estimating and budget tracking.
• Maintain and apply knowledge of current policies, regulations and industrial processes to determine compliance with standards. Recommend process and product safety features that will reduce employees’ exposure to chemical, physical and biological hazards.
• Inspect facilities, machinery and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance.
• Investigate industrial accidents, injuries or occupational diseases to determine root cause and preventative measures. Review plans and specifications for construction of new machinery, equipment and facilities to determine whether all safety requirements have been met. Report or review findings from accident investigations, facilities inspections, or environmental testing.
• Develops training curriculum, presents training and evaluates effectiveness.
• Identifies information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities and detecting changes. Conducts audits, write reports, presents findings and recommendations and tracks corrective actions.
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETY ENGINEER

• Four-year college degree in related safety science field or engineering. CSP, CIH or other professional certificates preferred. Graduate level degree in related field preferred.
• 5-8 years of experience in a safety related discipline, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience in leading moderately complex, multi-disciplinary project teams successfully (delivered expected results, on plan, within budget)

PREFERRED FOR THE ENVIRONMETNAL, HEALTH & SAFETY ENGINEER

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
• Working knowledge of MS Office including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Work independently to address a range of standard and non-standard situations.
• Customer focused with the ability to interpret customer needs, assess requirements and identify solutions.
• Strong decision maker - consider the relative costs and benefits of potential solutions to choose most appropriate one.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead people.
• Demonstrated experience in leading large complex, multi-disciplinary EHS projects
• Willingness to work in a production oriented, fast paced and ever-changing work environment.

Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.

Carpenter Technology Corporation’s policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company also will recruit, develop and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans.