EHS Technical Engineer

Zoetis•Lincoln, NE

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Zoetis is the world’s largest Manufacturer and Supplier of Animal Pharmaceuticals. At Zoetis in Lincoln, NE, we manufacture high quality medicines for dogs, cats, and livestock. Our plant has been recognized as one of the Nebraska’s Safest Companies, with a long-standing presence in the Lincoln community. We are a clean, modern site that continues to innovate and grow. Benefits Include: 4 weeks accrued paid vacation and 13 paid holidays. 401(k) match with company profit sharing. Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan repayment program. Great Health, personal, and family benefits starting day 1. Position Summary As a key member of the EHS staff, The EHS Technical Engineer will coordinate and manage EHS programs and serve as the Sustainability Program Lead. This position supports day-to-day operations of all functions and groups on site. The primary emphasis is on environmental, health, and safety management, as well as colleague safety and risk assessment. In addition, this position provides technical support and leads programs that assure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations and Zoetis corporate standards. This position will lead EHS sustainability efforts including data management and projects to increase recycling and reduce waste. Hours: 1st shift 8:00am – 5:00pm.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in safety, Environmental Sciences, or Engineering.
Demonstrates high performance and strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong technical knowledge and resolves environmental, worker health, and safety issues.
Knowledge of federal and state hazardous waste regulations and wastewater requirements.
Can identify, analyze, and solve complex EHS technical problems in consultation with a supervisor.
Investigates and solves problems using advanced environmental and safety engineering techniques.
Supports teams form other functions to analyze and solve problems.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and collaborate effectively.
Ability to lift 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

Provides leadership, training, and operational support to the manufacturing support and functional groups.
Initiates, leads, and implements EHS improvement projects.
Participates in EHS risk assessment and inspection processes.
Supports people leaders to complete incident investigations and root cause analysis related to EHS related incidents.
Analyzes and prepares documentation, presentations, and reports.
Maintains permit recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
Applies standardized safety and industrial hygiene concepts to monitor and evaluate potential workplace exposure hazards and recommends appropriate controls.
Manages EHS programs, such as regulated waste, air emissions, wastewater effluent and SPCC.
Facilitates and/or participates on various site committees and teams, such as Energy Conservation and Spill/Emergency Management.
Develops and effectively delivers EHS related training.
Participates in the site emergency response process.
Completes incident investigations and appropriate notifications, as required.
Participates in the GMS Energy Community of Practice (COP).