Job Description
This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining EHS programs that promote a safe and sustainable workplace. The EHS Engineer will conduct regular audits and assessments to identify potential hazards and recommend corrective actions. By collaborating with various departments, the engineer will foster a culture of safety and environmental stewardship throughout the organization. Ultimately, the goal is to minimize risks, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure the well-being of all employees and the surrounding community.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Ensure plant compliance to requirements by federal agencies like Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OHSA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
- Write safety procedures, train employees, and audit compliance of personnel with safety procedures
- Write environmental procedures, train employees, and audit compliance of personnel with environmental procedures
- Act as technical resource to Plant Management on Environmental Health & Safety issues
- Participate in monitoring critical process variables and critical equipment concerns that bear a direct impact on safety and work with plant staff on implementing safety related projects
- Lead and/or participate actively in incident (safety and environmental) investigations
- Provide case management for all work-related medical incidents to ensure proper treatment, classification, and worker compensation
- Participate in employee emergency medical visits to ensure appropriate care is provided while maintaining due diligence in case management
- Build and maintain relationships with local outside agency representatives (i.e. fire, labor, LEPC, industrial, regulatory safety groups)
- Serve as the owner of Haz. and Non-Haz. waste. Profile, track, and report hazardous waste management and removal of onsite waste, hazardous and non-hazardous, biennial waste reduction potential
- Model track and report environmental protection performance and program compliance in storm water, clean air management, and process water monitoring.
- Collect and maintain data needed to complete the OSHA 300 log.
- Delegate monthly inspections of plant safety equipment (fire, respiratory protection, etc.) and replacement to the Production Shifts.
- Track, trend, and report KPI’s as required
- Maintain Chemical Hazard Information (Safety Data Sheets)
- Manage the site’s PHA program compliance by preparing for, participating in, and leading PHA’s to meet OSHA’s Process Safety Management and EPA’s RMP requirements.
Working Experience and Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering (preferred), or Safety Management, Occupational Health
- The following Certifications must be existing or achieved within 18 months of hire date; HAZWOPER, DOT, Industrial Hygiene, PHA Leadership
- Prefer 2-3 years’ experience in Chemical Manufacturing
Competencies and Skills Required:
- Demonstrated leadership ability
- Basic knowledge of government safety and environmental regulations; OSHA, PSM, EPA, RMP, Air Permitting and related emission calculations
- Familiarity with basic process engineering skills including a good understanding of unit operations, chemical processes, thermodynamics, equipment design & specification, and process safety review.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook)
- Ability to train personnel
- Ability to write, review, and train on procedures
Job Tags
Work experience placement, Local area, Shift work,