EHS Engineer

ASSA ABLOY•Denison, TX

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position partners with the EHS Manager to ensure facility compliance with all government regulations, corporate policies, and corporate objectives regarding environmental standards and employee health and safety. Serves as a resource in developing and implementing processes that promote the OSHA VPP initiative including worksite analysis, hazard prevention & control, employee involvement, and safety & health training. Coordinates with all functional front-line management and supervision. This position will have direct supervision over the EHS, Facilities Maintenance and Wastewater Treatment departments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science/Management or related field or an equivalent level of experience required.
Three years of relevant work experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to read, interpret and apply government, safety and industrial hygiene regulations
Strong business acumen, analytical skills and ability to think strategically
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required. Ability to influence others sharing one’s point of view or position in discussion.
Demonstrated ability to be a team player and self-starter.
Demonstrate unyielding integrity in leadership and transactions.
Deliver on time and on target commitments for the team.
Inspire excellence by setting stretch goals and recognize team accomplishments
Develop trust, accountability, commitment, and result through teamwork with caring and fun leadership.

Nice To Haves

Certification as an Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Safety Professional (CSP) or Engineer preferred.
Six Sigma/ Lean Manufacturing experience preferred.
Experience with modern factory management techniques desired (Ex. Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Demand flow technologies, Design of Experiment, etc.)

Responsibilities

Administer the facility’s training system. Identify training needs and develop training content.
Conduct or lead training in applicable OSH areas & maintain recordkeeping systems. Recognize hazards. Address employee OSH concerns. Conduct site inspections and audits. Perform sampling and monitoring.
Work with EHS manager and other site leaders to ensure organization’s occupational safety and health (OSH) compliance.
Implement corrective actions from findings generated by both internal and external audits. Manage capital and expense projects for EHS compliance, risk reduction, WWT, Facilities HVAC equipment, Sustainability and cost saving initiatives.
Manage emergency response incidents including the onsite First Aid Attendants. Also, works with Human Resources to manage workers’ compensation claims and return to work programs.
Supervise and lead the Safety coordinator, EHS interns, Facilities Maintenance and Wastewater Treatment Technicians.