Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Engineer

Description

The company is a trusted partner to major brands, offering engineering, supply chain and manufacturing services. It has operated for 60 years and runs more than 100 sites worldwide.

This EHS Engineer role is based at the company's healthcare site in Maryland. You will put safety and environmental programs into practice, keep the plant safe, clean and free of hazards, and help the site keep improving.

Responsibilities

• Set the standard by leading on every EHS requirement.
• Build awareness of EHS rules and encourage people to accept and follow them.
• Walk the facility to spot safety, health and environmental risks.
• Plan routine inspections and deliver training based on what they reveal.
• Build, coordinate, run and maintain health, safety, environmental, industrial and process safety programs, along with the training they need.
• Review EHS performance data and recommend improvements.
• Run audits, surveys and inspections for environmental and occupational hazards, check regulatory compliance, and propose fixes or process changes.
• Manage safety data sheets so materials are handled safely.
• Meet the company's EHS requirements ahead of time to reduce exposure and manage risk.
• Manage EHS projects and close them out on schedule.
• Make sure hazardous plant waste, including waste oil and machining fluid, is disposed of correctly under local rules.
• Lead material safety, chemical waste safety and hazard assessments, including process hazard analysis and job safety analysis.
• Understand the workers' compensation program.
• Track federal, state and local environmental rules and waste minimization efforts to fix or improve EHS performance.
• Prepare, file and record all EPA and OSHA submissions, including the OSHA 300 log, RCRA reporting, storm water and wastewater reports, Large Quantity Generator hazardous waste reports and the annual air emissions inventory.
• Create and deliver training so all staff understand and follow EHS programs and environmental permit conditions.
• Oversee all chemical and hazardous waste management, including transport.
• Support the EHS budget and review EHS invoices on time.
• Take on other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science in safety, environmental engineering or another relevant field, an associate degree in EHS, or an equivalent mix of education and experience.
• At least 2 years of EHS experience in manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience implementing and certifying to ISO 14001.
• A solid grasp of OSHA and EPA standards and of storm water, wastewater, RCRA, air emissions reporting and other federal, state and local laws.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, EPA, NFPA and HAZWOPER requirements.
• Experience in risk management, ergonomics, PPE, industrial safety, injury and incident investigation, reporting, auditing and training.
• A proven record of designing and running employee safety and workers' compensation programs.
• Ability to design process improvements and programs.
• Experience in corporate or multi-site manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret technical data, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals for both office and production areas.
• Strong independent judgment and initiative, or the ability to work well as a team member.
• Systems thinking and strong liaison and management skills.
• Experience working with HR to meet the needs of different business units while staying aligned with company goals.
• Strong presenting, delivery and facilitation skills, with the ability to hold an audience.
• Ability to produce concise visual reports using charts, graphs and tables.
• Ability to work professionally with people at all levels in a multicultural setting, as well as outside agencies, vendors, contractors and regulators.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Skilled at database upkeep and record keeping.
• Strong understanding of environmental compliance systems.
• Detail oriented.

Conditions

The role is based at the company's healthcare facility in Maryland.

The pay range is $62,400 to $98,800. The actual offer depends on qualifications and experience, location, education, external market data and internal equity.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Medical, dental, prescription drug and vision insurance, with HRA and HSA options.
• 401(k) match.
• Stock purchase plan for employees.
• Paid time off, paid parental leave and company-paid holidays, which may change each year.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Coverage for life, AD&D and disability.
• Commuting benefits.
• Access to an assistance program for employees.
• Pet insurance.
• Adoption assistance.
• Annual merit increases.
• Community volunteer opportunities.