DescriptionFirst Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.
Basic Job Functions:
Implements the Environmental Health and Safety program ensuring compliance with EH&S policies and applicable regulatory standards.
Education/Experience:
- 4 year degree in an EHS related field preferred, other degrees considered with related work experience. In lieu of a degree, job experience will be considered.
- 0-2 years’ experience in the Environmental, Safety or Industrial Hygiene fields required.
Required Skills/Competencies:
- Strong verbal and written communications skills
- Strong computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Strong self-motivation and multitasking abilities
- Broad based knowledge of Safety, IH and Environmental programs
- Basic knowledge and understanding of OSHA and EPA regulations.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Responsible to implement the Environmental Health Safety and Security Management program in accordance with Federal, State and Local Regulations
- Responsible for industrial hygiene monitoring and reporting
- Responsible for Safety Equipment routine checks in designated areas.
- Responsible to provide designated group(s) with necessary support to prevent incidents impacting EH&S.
- Assists in incident investigations as needed.
- Support DE functions and project risk assessments.
- Responsibilities for assisting the waste management functions and assist with shipments, labeling, inspections
- Responsible for completing required audits and inspections as directed.
- Provide EHS training.
- Support activities of the Emergency Response Team and Safety Teams.
- Support HEPA testing activities as needed.
- Support all Security functions.
- Support any other EHS&S job duties.
Reporting Relationships:
- This position will report either to the EHSS Manager or Engineer
Travel:
- Domestic and International travel between 0-10%
Estimated Annual Salary Range:
- $46,000 - $65,000 Estimated Annual Salary
US Physical Requirements:
All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. In order to best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. First Solar is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.
Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check band any other tests that may be required.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.
