Environmental Health and Safety Engineer II

Nordson Corporation • East Providence, RI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Nordson EFD, a global leader in Engineered Fluid Dispensing, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected. The Environmental Health & Safety Engineer II is responsible for the safety and security of East Providence, RI & Norwich, CT facilities and their employees. This role will develop, coordinate, and administer Environmental, Health, and Safety programs, and oversee security at both locations.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, or other Engineering degree, or equivalent experience
• 5 or more years' experience in HSS compliance in Industrial Manufacturing or Chemical environment is preferred.
• Experience with OSHA record keeping guidelines and administration.
• Ability to think creatively and analytically
• Detail-oriented, self-starter with strong organizational and motivational skills
• Proven ability to lead initiatives working collaboratively and independently in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to influence at all levels of a global organization
• Demonstrated effective execution of concurrent projects and ability to multi-task
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with MS Office
• Capacity to make innovative connections from ideas to business relevant opportunities
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to this position and safety

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

• Build positive, collaborative relationships at all levels in multiple manufacturing facilities in the creation of a zero incident (“Journey to Zero”) culture, which results in attainment of EHS goals and objectives.
• Champion a zero-injury culture through visible leadership and employee engagement
• Lead safety initiatives, behavioral safety programs, and continuous improvement efforts
• Conduct regular Gemba walks, safety audits, and risk assessments
• Facilitate safety committees and drive safety observation programs
• Lead incident and near-miss reporting. Perform root cause analysis on incidents and injuries to determine specific actions needed to prevent their reoccurrence.
• Collaborate with appropriate department managers to maintain the contractor management and visitor security/safety program.
• Coach/mentor and supervise employees on safe work practices, hazard identification, and risk management, including establishing and leading safety committees at each facility.
• Ensure proper chemical handling, storage, and documentation (SDS)
• Lead emergency preparedness and response planning: Fire safety programs and drills, Spill response procedures, Evacuation drills, Coordinate with local emergency responders
• Coordinate EHS training programs to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
• Facilitate onboarding safety training for new employees
• Maintain training records and compliance documentation
• Coach leaders on compliance of EHS policies, procedures, training, auditing, reporting, and tracking processes with Nordson requirements; local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We offer hourly and salary positions in production, maintenance, customer service, quality, engineering, and more.
• We actively invest in our teams to help you build your skillsets and advance your career.
• We care for our employees and provide them with opportunities to advance their careers and make an impact, inside and outside of work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level