Environmental Health and Safety Engineer

Environmental, Health and Safety Engineer

Responsible for providing technical expertise and assisting in implementation of Environmental, Health, Safety programs for multiple facilities and departments. This on‑site role is based at our North American Headquarters in Apple Valley, MN.

• Delegates and prioritizes individual or team actions to enable daily activities and align them to support overall function and business strategy.
• Models our GF BFS values and behaviors and demonstrates peer leadership to engage diverse audiences through effective collaboration and influence.
• In conjunction with leadership provides input on individual performance objectives aligned with the functional and business strategy.
• In collaboration with EHS Manager, and supported by EHS Specialists, implements, develops and administers applicable environmental, health and safety (EHS) programs, including ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001, as applicable. Leads or assists in implementation of EHS projects.
• Identifies and corrects potential EHS hazards by performing job hazard analysis/risk assessments, inspecting facilities, machinery and safety equipment, and evaluating and controlling workplace health hazards through the application of Industrial Hygiene studies.
• Develops and ensures delivery of applicable environmental, health and safety training to various employee audiences and contractors/vendors, as applicable.
• Coordinates investigation of incidents/accidents and corrective actions, ensuring timely and effective follow‑up.
• Leads internal Safety Committee and Emergency Response Teams; represents EHS function at daily Tier 3 meetings to report on safety incidents and related actions; serves as backup for Worker’s Compensation claims, as applicable.
• Maintains and renews all necessary environmental and safety permits for assigned programs; provides and maintains subject‑matter expertise regarding environmental, industrial hygiene, safety, regulations and organizational reporting.
• Reviews process designs and management of change requests to ensure compliance with safety engineering standards, ergonomics, etc.
• Seeks opportunities to contribute to the business success through proactive involvement in team initiatives.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of Federal and State health and safety regulations, including those of OSHA, EPA, MPCA, NFPA and other regulatory or advisory organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross‑functionally and to lead without direct authority.
• Excellent teamwork and communication, including presentation skills.

• Experience and/or knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Knowledge and experience of LEAN tools and Six Sigma problem‑solving methods.
• Professional certification such as CSP, CIH, CHMM or similar.

• Best‑in‑class health benefits (medical, dental, vision).
• 160 hours paid time off (combination of PTO and Employee Safe and Sick Time accruals – MN Based Employees).
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Applicable to US job postings only (not Canada):
The expected compensation range for this position is $88,298–$132,447/year. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. Internal equity among current employees will also be considered. Please note that this range represents the full base salary wage for the role and hiring at or near the top of the range is uncommon to ensure room for future pay advancement.

Uponor is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.