EH&S Engineer

Responsibilities

Provides guidance and ensures compliance with all applicable safety, industrial hygiene, and security-related governmental regulations, corporate standards, and site policy standards enabling the site to minimize risk and meet all regulatory and legal obligations.

Provides technical expertise to the department and serves as an expert to the organization.

Develops and carries out improvement activities for the SHE Department.Qualifications

Education and Experience


* BS degree in Safety, Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene or related field


* 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in a chemical or textiles industry


* Technical knowledge to perform responsibilities (RCA, HAZOP, machine safety, etc.) with minimal supervision is required


* Knowledge and experience in own discipline.

In addition, knowledge and experience of:
+ Good analytical, oral/written communication, interpersonal and trouble shooting skills, and prior leadership experience are required.
+ Ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently.
+ Experience in project management.
+ Excellent technical writing skills and attention to detail.
+ Demonstrated experience in a safety related field.
+ Experience in process hazard analysis and root cause analysis.
+ IH experience in chemical, noise and physical/ergonomic exposure (preferred).

Physical/Environ.

Demands


* Requires standing and sitting for extended periods of time, talking and listening.


* Must be able to walk and use hands.


* Occasionally requires bending, stooping, climbing ladders and stairs.


* May occasionally be required to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds.


* Typically work is in a manufacturing environment where noise level is loud.


* Generally requires the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, hard hat, respiratory protection.


* Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.


* May be exposed to working in extreme heat and humidity.

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