Environmental Health & Safety Engineer (Level 2/Early Career)

Overview
Cree Lighting is a market-leading innovator of LED lighting for indoor, outdoor and intelligent lighting applications that improve society and safeguard our planet. Additionally, our cutting-edge technology delivers reliable performance and value beyond light for office and industrial buildings, schools and universities, municipalities, automotive dealerships, healthcare facilities, and more!
We are currently seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Engineer to bolster an already strong team! This position is responsible for ensuring a safe, compliant and effective work environment for 500+ employees in R&D, manufacturing and distribution. The EHS Engineer will work collaboratively with the EHS Team and internal customers to examine potential environmental, health and safety issues and assist with controls. The EHS Engineer will assist the Sr. Manager of Quality & EHS and team with policy and procedure development and implementation.
This position will work onsite at our Racine, WI headquarters.
Cree Lighting is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state or local laws. We realize that providing a culture that represents a diverse background and skillset only makes us a brighter place to work.
Responsibilities

• Lead site environmental programs including Environmental Management System, including execution of Federal, State and Local permitting for air, water, waste, and hazardous waste
• Interface with governmental regulatory entities (Air and Water, outside consultants)
• Control and keep records for all relevant agency interactions as required by OSHA
• Recognize, evaluate and recommend controls for conditions or processes which could negatively affect safety, health or the environment
• Maintain and improve systems to comply with all relevant regulations and other requirements
• Administer Occupational Health and Safety programs
• Participate in management of change process for safety and environmental aspects
• Identify and fulfill EHS training requirements for the Emergency Response Team
• Monitor the effectiveness of EHS programs
• Lead Sustainability efforts and assist with sustainability reporting
• Supports ISO14001 Internal and External audits and recertifications
• Supports the team to develop ISO45001 and ISO50001 capabilities to become certified

SAFETY:

• Inspections - grounds, facilities, equipment (Lock Out Tag Out, Machine Guarding, etc.)
• Training - deliver classroom training within skill set, coordinate online training

ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABILITY:

• Audits - grounds, facilities, chemical storage, etc. for environmental compliance
• Hazardous and Universal waste inspections, handling, and recordkeeping
• Training - deliver classroom training within skill set, coordinate online training
• Data gathering and recordkeeping for air, water, and waste regulatory reporting

EMERGENCY RESPONSE:

• Inspections - equipment readiness - functions testing - minor maintenance
• Emergency Response Team Training - deliver classroom training within skill set, coordinate online training
• Emergency Response within level of training
• Assist Building Manager with physical security function

Qualifications
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Safety Sciences or related field required
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and the fundamentals of safety and industrial hygiene.

• OSHA 30 Hour General Industry
• RCRA Hazardous Waste per 40 CFR Part 262 Subpart C
• DOT Hazmat Ground Shipper per 49 CFR Part 172 Subpart H

• Knowledge of EPA regulations and compliance requirements.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Certification in Environmental, Health and Safety Sciences preferred (CIH, CSP, CHMM, etc.)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach
• Occasionally lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• Work and communicate in an office environment
• Work and communicate in a clean, safe, quiet, climate-controlled, well-lit factory environment

We have an outstanding benefits package that starts DAY ONE! We offer medical, dental, vision, and 401K with match! We are values-based organization that seeks people that integrate with our culture and grow with the business over time.
Cree Lighting is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state or local laws. We realize that providing a culture that represents a diverse background and skillset only makes us a brighter place to work.