Environmental, Health & Safety Engineer

Multi-Site position - Fort Wayne/Indianapolis

Work for a GROWING leader in the Medical Device Industry!

Position Scope/

Summary:

The Environmental Health and Safety Engineer (EHS) is responsible for assisting the Manager, Operations in assuring facility-wide environmental health and safety compliance with government regulations and company-mandated practices and procedures, fire protection and facility inspections. In assisting the EHS Manager, it will be the responsibility of the EHS Coordinator to ensure that all EHS matters are appropriately managed at all times.

The EHS Engineer will assist in the development of a high degree of ownership and workforce engagement for all EHS matters within the facility. This will be measured through a number of indicators including but not limited to TRIR, participation levels in EHS activities, job hazards assessments, internal EHS audits, Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis, inspections and the collection, recording and recordkeeping of EHS data.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

Adhere to company Core Beliefs and all safety and quality requirements, including, but not limited to: company Quality Management System (QMS);
Environmental, Health & Safety; company policies, procedures, and work instructions; and other relevant regulatory requirements.
Assist Operations Manager in the site EHS&S program development.
Assist with New Employee Orientation onboarding activities such as creating and presenting overview presentations.
Assist the Operations Manager in the coordination of all plant EHS activities and programs (Incident Analysis and Investigation, Update and maintain as necessary all EHS procedures, Equipment Training and Certification, Maintaining programs for Plant and Personnel Safety).
Initiate and coordinate appropriate actions to identify risks, develop a discipline to manage risks and correct unsafe conditions throughout the facility using Incident Reporting Database. Assist in the identification of new equipment and manufacturing technologies to improve manufacturing safety and overall facility safety.
Assist in the facilitation of site EHS functions, including routine meetings, awareness campaigns, and the performance of EHS facility assessments, reporting on the results of same to the Operations Manager. Carry out training as necessary on various EHS-related topics.
Assist the facility in maintaining compliance with OSHA, USEPA, PADEP and other government regulatory agencies. Responsible for collecting and collating data for the creation and submittal of related reports/permits such as but not limited to:
Title V; NPDES; NESHAP; RCRA;
Tier II: AIMS; TRI;
Form 26R;
Quarterly Hazardous Waste Manifest and Monthly Wastewater Report.
Assist in ensuring compliance with local wastewater treatment agency and disposition of hazardous waste material.
Monitor the effectiveness of implemented EHS initiatives and report on same to the Operations Manager.
Perform and where warranted lead the initiation and completion of all internal audits and assessments related to EHS compliance. Assist as necessary in the performance and completion of agency assessments and/or inspections within the facility.
Identify opportunities to improve and maintain practices, improve procedures to achieve plant-wide goals as they relate to Energy Conservation, Waste-to-Landfill Elimination, and other sustainability programs.

Position Requirements :

Minimum

Education & Experience:

1-3 years:
Relevant experience in Manufacturing setting. BS Degree in safety, engineering, science or other EHS related field.

Knowledge &

Skills:

Minimum Education:

BS Degree in safety, engineering, science or other EHS related field
Must demonstrate good intrapersonal, presentation and negotiating skills, and excellent written and verbal communications.
Must be able to work within a team structure to develop and implement EHS programs.
Must be a team player and able to work in a time sensitive, high-pressure deadline and driven work environment.

Experience with preparing environmental reporting
Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office suite.

New employees are eligible for the following benefits effective…