Environmental Health & Safety Engineer

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.