Ehs 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.