Senior Environment Health & Safety Engineer

Power Systems Mfg., Llc • Full-time • Jupiter, Florida • 1m ago

POSITION: Senior Environment Health & Safety Engineer (EHS)

LOCATION: Jupiter, FL.

STATUS: Salary-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

PSM EHS is seeking an experienced Environmental Engineer to join our team and support business development and growth, and management of complex environmental projects in the Jupiter and Stuart areas. This position will report directly to PSM’s Global EHS Manager and will work within the PSM EHS Management System and strategy while implementing local strategy and tactics to ensure compliance with Federal, State, Local, Customer, and company requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

THIS IS AN ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE ROLE AND IS NOT SAFETY MANAGEMENT CENTRIC

The essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following:

Works closely with all business partners and external stakeholders to support and ensure full implementation of and compliance with requirements. Maintains relationships with external regulators.
Supports development, implementation, and maintenance of the EHS Management System, policies, and programs in accordance with the requirements of OSHA, EPA, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, customers, and other regulatory agencies, standards, codes.
Ensures and assists operations with the proper identification, characterization, accumulation, storage, labeling, and recycling/treatment/disposal of all waste streams (hazardous, secondary, universal, other), waste records (e.g. analysis, inspection, shipment/disposal records), and the review. Ensures implementation of waste sampling plan.
Maintains an environmental aspect and impact analysis matrix, defines controls and reviews on a regular basis.
Maintains EHS Environmental KPIs including but not limited to; Direct and Indirect Emissions (tCO2E), Waste Generation, Natural Resource Consumption, and more. Prepares reports and develops Env KPI Dashboard.
Maintains and ensures the implementation of the SWPPP, SPCC and Integrated Emergency Action Plans.
Prepares and updates EHS Risk Assessments applicable to Environmental aspects.
Prepares and ensures the accuracy and timeliness of EHS reports to authorities (e.g. Tier II, TRI, etc.), renewal of permits and authorizations(Hazardous Waste, Air, NPDES, etc.).
Reviews requests for new chemicals and maintain the database of approved chemicals and SDSs.
Ensures the proper maintenance and implementation of the IH sampling plan by collecting samples, preparing reports and notifications, and communicating findings and results.
Maintains medical surveillance program in cooperation with HR.
Ensure continuity of the EHS Management of Change process by reviewing and providing EHS guidance for facility, equipment, and process changes.
Works closely with business partners to ensure proper reporting, investigation, and documentation of all PSM EHS events and monitors implementation of corrective actions.
Maintains and ensures full implementation of a risk management program.
Manages EHS training curriculum for employees, temporary employees and contractors: Assists in defining training requirements and ensures compliance
Plans and conducts EHS related training or arranges 3rd party training in cooperation with the relevant departments as applicable.
Maintains the emergency preparedness program and ensures regular training for all potential situations.
Provides input for project specific EHS plans. Analyzes customer specifications regarding EHS requirements, maintains customer qualification platforms and supports with EHS related customer requests.
Works with Supply Chain and all relevant departments to ensure proper EHS qualification of contractors and their compliance with EHS requirements. Performs periodic audits to ensure compliance.
Participates as the primary contact for PSM in EHS regulatory inspections and reports inspection results to management.
Support internal and external audits and ensure the timely closure of action items related to this activity.
Ensures completeness and correctness of EHS records.
Ensures effective EHS communication on all levels; leads the EHS committee and promotes a highly developed EHS culture across the organization.
Maintains an EHS recognition program.
Reports to Management and to the entire organization on the performance of the EHS management system, including EHS performance.
Provides expertise, coaching, advice, and execution support to PSM in all EHS related areas.
Performs other tasks as directed by management.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education, Training & Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental or Occupational Health preferred, however candidates with 5+ years of equivalent and relevant work experience will be considered
OSHA 30h Construction or General Industry
HAZWOPER Certification
HAZWOPER Supervisor preferred
CHMPM preferred
OSHA 500 or 501 certification or OSHA Outreach Trainer preferred
Must complete EHS assigned regulatory training for work area as described by PSM’s EHS Training Matrix

Skills/Experience

Excellent knowledge of and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in managing environmental aspects, i.e. waste management, emissions, regulatory reporting, emergency response
Experience with digital EHS Management Systems
Experience in an industrial manufacturing environment with responsibility for all EHS aspects
Experience in a field service/construction environment with responsibility for all EHS aspects
Proven knowledge of and ability to interpret and correctly apply current federal and state regulations, standards, and codes.
Proven knowledge of the ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards
Proven knowledge of industrial hygiene procedures and management
Proven knowledge and experience in RCRA Hazardous Waste Management
Experience presenting EHS topics to peers, higher management, and customers.
Excellent interpersonal and communication and influencing skills with a strong commitment to customer service.
Act independently, demonstrating initiative, ownership and accountability
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, and Power Point.
Able and willing to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.
Personality & ability to work within a multi-cultural environment in fast pace work environments with multiple and shifting priorities.

Physical Requirements

Must, without the aid of assistance, be able to;
- Stoop/Crouch. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
- Kneel. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
- Crawl. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
- Reach. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
- Stand. Particularly for sustained periods of time
- Walk. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work area to another.
- Push, Pull, and Lift up to 50 lbs. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.
- Grasp. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
- Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
The candidate is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.
The candidate is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the personnel to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
The candidate is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
May require travel (air & ground) with short notice.
Candidate must be medically clearable and able to wear required PPEs for specific tasks performed, such as tight fitting air purifying respirators, Tyvek suit, gloves, face shield, safety glasses, etc.
Must have ability to cooperate and work with people at high functioning levels.