Env., Health, and Safety Engineer implements and maintains company policies adhering to local, state and federal environmental, health and safety regulations. Involved in the design and development of facilities, work areas and work procedures and makes environmental, health and safety recommendations accordingly. Being an Env., Health, and Safety Engineer is responsible for preparing, maintaining, and updating environmental policy and procedure manuals. Ensures compliance with all environmental, health and safety regulations, and keeps abreast of any changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization. Additionally, Env., Health, and Safety Engineer serves as contact with all federal, state, and local regulatory bodies. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor. To be an Env., Health, and Safety Engineer typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
· Maintain compliant process safety management program
· Monitor and maintains EHS Compliance
· Complete Tier II, stormwater, and wastewater reporting
· Manage industrial Haz and Non Haz waste
· Interact with all employees in a cooperative and effective manner
· Ensure accuracy and legal compliance of all EHS programs, maintain all necessary documents and perform necessary analysis to make viable suggestions for improvements in the current programs or systems
· Conducts thorough and effective incident investigations to include root cause analysis, providing recommendations for solutions and prevention of future accidents
· Coordinate with Director of Environmental Health, Safety, and Security and Engineering Director on all design and construction of new equipment, facilities and processes to ensure safe and ergonomically sound working environments
· Actively participate as Chairperson of the Safety Committee
· Assist in the development of EHS training programs and conduct all safety training for employees
· Maintain up to date knowledge on all safety Department of Transportation (DOT) and environmental laws and regulations
· Maintain all safety equipment and first aid supplies
· Provide timely reports to facility staff and executive management
· Must be at least 18 years of age
· Bachelor's degree in safety field preferred and/or equivalent experience, education and training that provides the preferred knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position
· CPR/AED/First Aid Certified, Instructor Certification preferred
· Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in safety REQUIRED
· Working knowledge and effective ability to train on safety codes, OSHA regulations, EPA, health regulations, hazardous material and emergency preparedness
· Knowledgeable in the applications of government regulations
· Must be able to coordinate and respond to local, state, and federal regulatory agencies
· Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
· Must have very strong organizational and communication skills
· A high degree of confidentiality, efficiency and professionalism
· Ability to focus on multiple projects while meeting deadlines
· Ability to work off shifts as needed
This list of job duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
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