Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Engineer – Greenville, SC

3M•Greenville, SC

61d•$124,127 - $151,710•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. As an Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Engineer, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: Actively supporting EHS Cultural Excellence through personal responsibility for safety, health, and environment, promoting a culture to address incidents, near-misses and potential hazards. Owning plant EHS programs & training including but not limited to: Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Machine Guarding, Site Emergency Coordination. Interpreting, implementing, coordinating, and maintaining the regulatory compliancy rhythm to assure completion of reporting and recording for applicable Federal, State, and Local Environmental Permits, regulations, and programs. Investigating workplace incidents and completing root cause analyses to determine appropriate corrective actions and conduct assessments of high hazard processes to reduce risk. Providing technical assistance and guidance to plant by leading or assisting in safety committee teams and meetings, including EHS regulatory interpretations. Providing EHS support in the design and installation of new or modified equipment, industrial automation, and management of change processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
Five (5) years of experience with local, state and federal regulations including (Fire, OSHA, EPA, etc.)
Five (5) years of experience with Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) programs and procedures within a private, public, government or military environment
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or higher in science, engineering, or Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) discipline from an accredited institution
Ten (10) or more years of experience working in an EHS role in a manufacturing environment
Experience with hazard and risk assessments, implementation of EHS management systems and experience in a manufacturing environment
Professional Certification(s) such as: Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP), Certified Safety Professional CSP®, or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)

Responsibilities

Actively supporting EHS Cultural Excellence through personal responsibility for safety, health, and environment, promoting a culture to address incidents, near-misses and potential hazards
Owning plant EHS programs & training including but not limited to: Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Machine Guarding, Site Emergency Coordination
Interpreting, implementing, coordinating, and maintaining the regulatory compliancy rhythm to assure completion of reporting and recording for applicable Federal, State, and Local Environmental Permits, regulations, and programs
Investigating workplace incidents and completing root cause analyses to determine appropriate corrective actions and conduct assessments of high hazard processes to reduce risk
Providing technical assistance and guidance to plant by leading or assisting in safety committee teams and meetings, including EHS regulatory interpretations
Providing EHS support in the design and installation of new or modified equipment, industrial automation, and management of change processes
Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.