EH&S or H&S Engineer

At Tenneco, we don't follow industry standards; we set them. Our core values and GSD mindset drive our focus on quality and excellence across a global portfolio.

Reports to:

EHS Powertrain Director

Based in Waupun, WI

Providing technical and tactical support to the Waupun Operations Team to achieve best-in-class EHS strategies. Acts as a bridge between the Global EHS team and manufacturing plants, ensuring compliance with all environmental regulations and best practices.

• Responsible for working safely, adhering to facility policies, and monitoring the work environment to identify and communicate potential environmental, health or safety concerns.
• Maintain the Health, Safety and Environmental Management Program as per management systems and specifications.
• Oversee federal, state and local environmental regulatory requirements and comply with corporate policies.
• Formulate general EHS policies and procedures in compliance with OSHA rules and regulations.
• Inspect facilities to detect hazards and recommend corrective or preventative measures, using COI projects.
• Maintain compliance with monitoring, measurements and legal reporting requirements.
• Lead EH&S risk assessments for all processes and equipment, identifying environmental aspects and impacts.
• Coordinate new hire, emergency response, hazardous communications, blood borne pathogens, First aid/CPR training, and other required programs.
• Follow up on safety, health and environmental issues for all shifts, including work orders, near‑miss and spill reports, and corrective actions.
• Review and update lockout procedures and conduct annual lockout performance audits.
• Maintain the Hearing Conservation Program, including annual audiograms and noise surveys.
• Conduct airborne and metal fluid testing for the facility.
• Manage emergency response, hazard communications, blood borne pathogens, First aid/CPR, and emergency preparedness plans, including drills.
• Review confined spaces and update programs as required.
• Recertify powered industrial truck drivers for employees and contractors.
• Respond to all mandates issued by Global EHS Manager and corporate safety mandates.
• Participate in all safety conference calls and required follow‑ups.
• Achieve corporate EHS targets and establish internal goals.
• Provide subcontractor and contractor environmental, health and safety training and assessments.
• Conduct machine assessments for new releases, repairs, rebuilds, and annual equipment reviews, including layout and process changes.
• Order and maintain first‑aid kits, eyewash stations, fire blankets and related supplies.
• Alert managers and employees to environmental and safety hazards such as toxic fumes, chemicals, hazardous substances, or unsafe equipment.
• Provide ergonomic solutions for facility employees.
• Maintain and document EHS management system programs and procedures.
• Compile data and analyze EHS requirements to support budget preparation and funding justification.
• Consult with vendors to determine equipment specifications and evaluate products for environmental, safety and quality standards.
• Read and interpret engineering blueprints, drawings, models to obtain data.
• Prepare graphs, charts and reports for data analysis.
• Conduct FM‑tips for environmental, safety and health incidents, verifying corrective actions.
• Maintain OSHA recordkeeping for 300 logs and server environmental data in the Global EHS Reporting Portal.
• Participate in external and internal audits, completing corrective actions from findings.
• Apply 5S principles to support workplace organization and safety.
• Attend daily management metrics meetings.
• Perform any other responsibilities as assigned.
• Must be able to work independently.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.