EHS Engineer

General Summary:
Works with local plant staff to carry out or coordinate safety and environmental activities in the plant.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Leads plant EHS management.
Helps to ensure compliance with state and federal safety, health, and environmental regulations as well as MTI programs and operating procedures.
Perform workplace assessments and propose improvements to reduce risk.
Delivers effective training to meet safety and environmental requirements.
Manages the medical surveillance and qualification process.
Carries out stormwater and non-contact cooling water inspections and recordkeeping.
Ensures adherence to site specific environmental requirements (SWPPP, SPCC, APCP, EMS)
Functions as contact point for routine plant environmental issues
Manages response to spills and other emergencies.
Establishes a trusting, psychologically safe relationships with managers, supervisors, and the hourly workforce.

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Requirements:

Demonstrated skills in problem solving, critical thinking, and project management.
Excellent understanding of applicable state and federal EHS regulations.
Ability to identify and facilitate process improvement projects.
Ability to manage the incident learning process.
Knowledge of industrial hazard recognition and risk reduction measures
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with team members, management, and support functions within the company.
Working knowledge of:

Machine guarding
Conservation
Confined Spaces
Incident Investigation
Clean Water Act
Clean Air Act
Hazard Communication
Lockout
OSHA Recordkeeping
Ergonomics
RCRA

Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Desire to learn and understand plant manufacturing processes.
Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Working Conditions

50% office, 50% plant floor.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
1-3 years’ experience with safety and environmental programs in a heavy industrial environment.
Co-op or intern experience may be considered.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.