Environmental Engineer

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Job title:

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Engineer

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Position incumbent:

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Department:

EHS / Tuscaloosa, USA Plant

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Special requirements / qualification profile

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Safety Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Occupational Safety, or a related field.
• Two or more years of EHS experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations and applicable environmental requirements.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Knowledge of DOT and RCRA requirements preferred.
• Experience with ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 preferred.

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Proficiency:

• Strong working knowledge of Environmental, Health and Safety regulations and requirements.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare regulatory and internal reports.
• Ability to identify EHS risks and support effective corrective actions.

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Organizational classification

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Higher level function:

EHS Manager

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Subordinate function:

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Representative for:

EHS Specialist

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Represented by (function):

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Objective of the position

The EHS Engineer will support the Environmental, Health and Safety department in maintaining a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible facility. The position will support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS programs while providing technical and operational support to production and other departments. The EHS Engineer will assist with regulatory compliance, environmental activities, incident investigations, EHS training, inspections, reporting, hazardous waste management, and corrective actions to ensure company requirements and applicable regulatory standards are maintained.

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Main duties

• Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve site EHS programs, policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, ADEM, and federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Support the implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 management systems.
• Coordinate and support environmental activities, including air, water, waste, pollution prevention, and sustainability initiatives.
• Identify environmental, health, safety, and energy-related risks and develop and track appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Prepare required environmental, EHS, and regulatory reports and ensure timely submission to applicable agencies.
• Respond to information requests from regulatory agencies, government officials, corporate representatives, and other authorized parties.
• Assist with hazardous waste activities, including storage, container management, weekly inspections, labeling, handling, disposal, training, and record retention in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Maintain EHS records, documentation, inspection records, training records, and other required compliance information.
• Lead investigations of workplace injuries, near misses, environmental incidents, and other EHS events using root-cause analysis.
• Partner with Engineering and Maintenance during equipment installation, process changes, and new product launches to ensure appropriate safety, environmental, and energy-efficiency considerations are incorporated.
• Participate in EHS inspections, audits, assessments, and follow-up activities.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of EHS training programs.
• Review EHS written programs and procedures to ensure they remain current following personnel, process, equipment, or facility changes.
• Ensure affected employees receive required EHS training and that applicable annual training requirements are maintained.
• Promote employee engagement and accountability for environmental, health, safety, and energy-related responsibilities, utilizing channels such as the Safety Committee and events.
• Assist with the implementation of corporate Environmental, Sustainability, and EHS improvement initiatives.
• Maintain awareness of changing environmental, health, and safety regulations and assist in ensuring company EHS policies and procedures remain aligned with applicable laws and industry standards.
• Work with internal departments and contractors to ensure EHS requirements are met.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

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Special responsibility

• Serve as a resource to employees, supervisors, and management regarding EHS requirements and practices.
• Support the accurate and timely completion of EHS documentation, records, inspections, and regulatory reporting.
• Promote employee awareness and accountability regarding EHS requirements.
• Support continuous improvement activities related to environmental compliance, workplace safety, and EHS performance.
• Maintain awareness of regulatory changes and communicate applicable requirements to the EHS Manager and affected departments.

ISO activities

• Ensure that the ISO system(s) are established, implemented and maintained
• Ensure that the ISO system(s) conform to the requirements of the standard
• Implement action plans to continually improve performance
• Report on the performance of the ISO system to top management at determined intervals

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Special authorities

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Decision-making authority:

• Identify and communicate unsafe conditions, environmental concerns, and potential regulatory compliance issues.
• Recommend corrective and preventive actions related to EHS concerns.
• Escalate significant EHS concerns to the EHS Manager and appropriate plant leadership.
• Support the implementation of EHS corrective actions within assigned areas of responsibility.

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Signatory authority:

• i.A. (under the authority of the EHS Manager and/or designated Plant Management representative)

The EHS Engineer may prepare, review, and sign routine EHS documentation and reports within the scope of assigned responsibilities when authorized by the EHS Manager or designated Plant Management representative. Regulatory submissions, permits, certifications, or other documents requiring a designated Responsible Official or legally authorized representative shall be signed only by the individual holding the applicable authority.

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Information systems

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Requirement for information:

• OSHA, EPA, DOT, RCRA, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• EHS policies, procedures, programs, and training requirements.
• EHS inspection, incident, corrective action, and compliance information.
• Environmental and sustainability performance information.
• Regulatory reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

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Delivery of information:

• EHS reports and presentations.
• Regulatory and compliance documentation.
• EHS training and employee communications.
• EHS performance information provided to management, corporate, and applicable regulatory agencies.

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Other remarks

• The position requires regular interaction with employees, supervisors, managers, and other departments throughout the facility.
• The position may be required to support EHS activities across applicable plant facilities and operations.
• The position is expected to maintain confidentiality, accuracy, and integrity of EHS records and information.