Safety Engineer II

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US PA McElhattantime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R10511
** Purpose and role of job:
** The purpose of the EH&S Engineer is to provide technical skills with tactical leadership in the development, operation and support of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) policies/programs/procedures to instill and sustain an incident-free work environment while ensuring full compliance with all applicable regulatory agency requirements.
** Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:
*** Promote an action-oriented approach, instilling and exemplifying a strong EHS mindset for all team members resulting in the elements required to achieve and maintain a world class EHS culture.
* Active facilitation or participation in EHS related meetings and training sessions.
* Develops, manages, and implements Environmental, Health, and Safety policies and procedures in compliance with company, local, State, and Federal rules and regulations.
* Serve as an innovative, flexible EHS resource supporting the company/site/location. Participate in decisions on technical, regulatory, and cultural issues related to Environmental, Health, and Safety.
* Participate and/or lead continuous improvement in EHS policies, programs, and procedures.
* Build and maintain positive working relationships with all team members, vendors, and customers.
* Participate in and/or lead incident investigations to effectively identify root cause/contributing factors and ensure proper implementation of all corrective actions.
* Ensure required EHS training is complete for all employees, newly hired and/or existing, and maintain training records.
* Provide technical support in the design and owner acceptance approval processes of controls for hazardous working conditions and unsafe activities, ensuring compliance with applicable EHS requirements.
* Be present and engaged with the workforce in their activities to establish and strengthen two-way communication, trust, and confidence in your ability to lead them.
* Facilitate communication of company EHS policies, procedures, and standards with all visitors, including contractors and vendors.
* Plan, perform and/or coordinate industrial hygiene sampling, analysis and interpretation of results in compliance with all applicable requirements for the exposure(s) identified.
* Maintain professional knowledge up to date with existing and proposed changes in applicable federal, state and local EHS regulations and standards.
* Participate in and/or lead the development, implementation, and maintaining of all applicable Safety Management Systems.
* Assist in Worker’s Compensation claims administration and coordination of the Return-to-Work program for injured team members.
* Accurate interpretation and application of Environmental, Health, and Safety codes, standards and related professional references (e.g., OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ANSI, ADA, CCOHS, DOT/IATA, etc.).
* Carry out all administrative responsibilities associated with EHS compliance and program administration.
* Conduct regular walk through EHS inspections to identify hazards, document findings, recommend corrective actions that work within given constraints and verification of completed corrective actions and their effectiveness.
* Understand and administer reasonable suspicion and impairment programs used to conduct drug and alcohol testing, and other applicable standards as they may apply.
* Assist and/or lead in establishing risk management processes aimed at hazard condition control and injury prevention through studying incidents, observed and potential hazard conditions in various completed and planned work environments.
* Display consistent measure of integrity and company culture in all business-related activities.
* Track and trend incident data in Safety Management System.
* Responsible for the use and maintenance of all applicable company related data systems, software, peripherals, etc. to complete tasks as assigned.
* Ability to perform multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
* Maintain safety data sheets in SDS Online and physical binders and keep GHS label stations stocked.
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