EHS Manager

Canadian Solar Inc.•Jeffersonville, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At CS Power Systems, a division of Canadian Solar, the mission is to transform lives by delivering clean, solar-powered electricity globally, manufacturing high-performance solar panels, inverters, and advanced energy storage solutions. The company is deeply committed to sustainability and innovation within the fast-growing renewable energy industry. The EHS Manager position is responsible for leading a team and overseeing, directing, and managing the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs for the manufacturing plant located in Jeffersonville, IN. This multi-faceted role also encompasses the management and implementation of quality systems, development and implementation of quality processes, procedures, and tools, management of internal and external quality audits, and supplier management.

Requirements

University degree or above major in safety engineering, or environment studies.
Minimum of 10-12 years progressively responsible experience in an EHS-related field, preferably with administrative and management responsibility in a highly technical manufacturing environment.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of best practices and environmental and safety rules and regulations at all levels of government, including federal, state, and local.
Experience and knowledge in OSHA, EPA, and PHMSA regulatory requirements.
Significant experience with a variety of manufacturing concepts, practices, and procedures.
ISO 140001 & 45001 knowledge and Experience
Knowledge of property insurance, electrical, and fire code requirements.
Ability to obtain professional certifications in safety, health, or environmental professional organizations.
Required knowledge in First Aid, CPR, and any other relevant medical training.
Strong sense of responsibility, highly motivated, forward thinking, and proactive.
Good communication and teamwork skills, good problem-solving skills, and “can-do” attitude.
Ability to travel up to 30%.

Nice To Haves

ASP/CSHO or equivalent certification
Experience with cell manufacturing equipment, such as automation, AGV , heat treatment related industry and cleaning industry.
Familiarity with automation and control systems.
Proficiency in both English and Mandarin is a plus.
TPM Knowledge will be an advantage.
Ability to adapt to changing technologies and industry trends.
Willingness to continuously learn and update skills.

Responsibilities

Demonstrated knowledge of construction safety practices, with strong alignment to regulatory standards, including 29 CFR 1926. Ability to implement, monitor, and enforce safety programs/policies/etc. on construction sites.
Extensive knowledge of manufacturing safety requirements, including compliance with 29 CFR 1910 (General Industry) and applicable sections of 29 CFR 1926. Experience managing safety systems and ability to implement, monitor, and enforce safety programs/policies/etc. in industrial/manufacturing environments
Strong knowledge and practical experience with Process Safety Management (PSM) standards under 29 CFR 1910.119. Proven ability to manage highly hazardous chemicals, conduct process hazard analyses (PHA), lead incident investigations, and ensure compliance with OSHA PSM elements.
Establish and develops environmental, health, and safety procedures in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements.
Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for achieving ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications
Supporting on managing projects involving environmental site assessment, site investigation and remediation of soil, groundwater, sediments, etc.
Investigate, record and compile reports for environmental-related complaints.
Pollution-control and waste treatment planning.
Facilitate and support EHS hazard identification and risk assessment in each responsible area.
Identify company safety training needs and develop and coordinate safety-training programs.
Assists in compliance reviews, general risk assessments, and other safety assessments with the determination of effective controls and risk mitigation in support of Environmental, Health, and Safety management.
Direct and manage the Internal and external EHS Audit Programs, conducting Health & Safety inspections, audits, and surveys/ assessments.
Communicate actively with government supervision department to ensure the local EHS compliance.
Work with other manufacturing facilities across the globe to increase EHS processes and systems