The position of EHS Engineer is responsible for guiding, developing, and implementing safety and environmental policies and programs. It will provide support to ensure a safe and healthful workplace while maintaining compliance with all safety, health and environmental regulations and policies.
Responsibilities:
Champion, maintain and communicate the company EHS policies and procedures to assure that they are current and appropriate. Examples include hazard communication, emergency preparedness and response, lockout/tag-out, safety training, hearing conservation, forklift safety, contractor safety, storm-water pollution prevention, spill prevention, hazardous waste handling, etc.
Remain current on industry and regulatory updates to ensure compliance with Federal, State and Local regulatory requirements.
Help develop targets and ensure corrective actions and improvement efforts are in place.
Maintain OSHA log
Work with plant safety committees to educate, and insure compliance to corporate safety policies and practices.
Define safety committee meeting agendas.
Conduct workplace inspections with safety team members to promote a safe work environment.
Evaluate and determine needs for industrial hygiene, fire protection and safety products.
Review for approval, all new safety data sheets.
Maintain record keeping requirements of EPA, OSHA, and other pertinent compliance matters.
Consult with EHS Manager and top management on strategic direction of safety programs
Assist HR with safety training, and workers compensation
Manage and assist in regulatory compliance visits and agency requests (OSHA, EPA, DNR)
Lead continuous improvement initiative regarding EHS policies and programs
Ensure ISO14001 compliance at the site level. This will included conducting audits and training.
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