What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health & Safety Engineer position at GITI TIRE USA LTD?
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Environmental, Health, & Safety Engineer
Responsibilities:
- Develop & implement programs that comply with federal, state and local safety & environmental regulations.
- Investigate all safety & occupational health related injuries/accidents.
- Implement all corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence of injuries & incidents.
- Maintain a current working knowledge of EHS regulations & understand how they impact business.
- Interact with agency contacts & lead on-site visit or inspections from EHS regulatory personnel.
- Assist with the management storage, recycle, reuse & disposal of residual, universal and hazardous wastes.
- Assist with the performance of Industrial Hygiene monitoring of manufacturing areas, interpret the results & implement changes as required.
- Maintain records in accordance to appropriate standards and regulations.
- Conduct regular site inspections.
- Perform EHS audits and implement audit countermeasures.
- Create and maintain reports of OSHA and EPA activities for compliance and continuous improvement.
- Train and educate employees on EHS practices.
- Implement industry best practices and provide assistance to Department Managers to reduce eliminate hazards.
- Work with management to manage worker’s compensation and return to work programs.
- Assist in the development of pollution prevention and waste control programs.
- Evaluate new process and laboratory equipment safety.
- Have the ability to support the night shift periodically.
Qualifications:
- Successful candidate will bey knowledgeable with OSHA and EPA regulations, including associated by reference standards. (ANSI, NFPA, ASME, etc)
- Possess a bachelor’s degree in safety science or related technical degree.
- Worked in the safety role a minimum of 3 years EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Possess a working knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45000 or OHSAS 18000.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The noise level in the work environment may be noisy.