Job Description

This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining EHS programs that promote a safe and sustainable workplace. The EHS Engineer will conduct regular audits and assessments to identify potential hazards and recommend corrective actions. By collaborating with various departments, the engineer will foster a culture of safety and environmental stewardship throughout the organization. Ultimately, the goal is to minimize risks, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure the well-being of all employees and the surrounding community.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Ensure plant compliance to requirements by federal agencies like Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OHSA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
• Write safety procedures, train employees, and audit compliance of personnel with safety procedures
• Write environmental procedures, train employees, and audit compliance of personnel with environmental procedures
• Act as technical resource to Plant Management on Environmental Health & Safety issues
• Participate in monitoring critical process variables and critical equipment concerns that bear a direct impact on safety and work with plant staff on implementing safety related projects
• Lead and/or participate actively in incident (safety and environmental) investigations
• Provide case management for all work-related medical incidents to ensure proper treatment, classification, and worker compensation
• Participate in employee emergency medical visits to ensure appropriate care is provided while maintaining due diligence in case management
• Build and maintain relationships with local outside agency representatives (i.e. fire, labor, LEPC, industrial, regulatory safety groups)
• Serve as the owner of Haz. and Non-Haz. waste. Profile, track, and report hazardous waste management and removal of onsite waste, hazardous and non-hazardous, biennial waste reduction potential
• Model track and report environmental protection performance and program compliance in storm water, clean air management, and process water monitoring.
• Collect and maintain data needed to complete the OSHA 300 log.
• Delegate monthly inspections of plant safety equipment (fire, respiratory protection, etc.) and replacement to the Production Shifts.
• Track, trend, and report KPI’s as required
• Maintain Chemical Hazard Information (Safety Data Sheets)
• Manage the site’s PHA program compliance by preparing for, participating in, and leading PHA’s to meet OSHA’s Process Safety Management and EPA’s RMP requirements.

Working Experience and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering (preferred), or Safety Management, Occupational Health
• The following Certifications must be existing or achieved within 18 months of hire date; HAZWOPER, DOT, Industrial Hygiene, PHA Leadership
• Prefer 2-3 years’ experience in Chemical Manufacturing

Competencies and Skills Required:

• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Basic knowledge of government safety and environmental regulations; OSHA, PSM, EPA, RMP, Air Permitting and related emission calculations
• Familiarity with basic process engineering skills including a good understanding of unit operations, chemical processes, thermodynamics, equipment design & specification, and process safety review.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook)
• Ability to train personnel
• Ability to write, review, and train on procedures

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