Sr. Environmental Health and Safety Engineer

3M•Us, MN

3d•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 Engineer you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by leading EHS programs, emphasis on environmental planning to maintain compliance to all applicable environmental standards and regulations, and conformance to all 3M environmental, health and safety expectations. You will interpret and rationalize federal, state and local environmental standards for applicability and implementation at the site, complete and/or review and submit applicable permits and reports, and lead environmental performance improvement projects. You will also assess new and changing processes, equipment and chemistry, interact with internal auditors and regulatory agencies, and serve as site environmental expert on environmental projects and communicating project status. Additionally, you will participate in or lead initiatives aimed at enhancing EHS culture, behaviors, and accountability within all levels of the workforce.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a science, engineering, environmental, health or safety discipline (completed and verified prior to start).
Five (5) years of experience working in an environmental, health or safety role in a manufacturing environment in 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).
Your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or higher in a science, engineering, environmental, health or safety discipline from an accredited institution.
Eight (8) or more years of experience working in an environmental, health or safety role in a manufacturing environment.
Professional certification(s) primarily being Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP), Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
Strong project management skills and ability to set objectives and deliver results.
Experience implementing comprehensive EHS management systems.
Strong communication skills (oral, written and presentation).

Responsibilities

Leading EHS programs, emphasis on environmental planning to maintain compliance to all applicable environmental standards and regulations, and conformance to all 3M environmental, health and safety expectations.
Interpreting and rationalizing federal, state and local environmental standards for applicability and implementation at the site.
Completing and/or reviewing and submitting applicable permits and reports.
Leading environmental performance improvement projects.
Assessing new and changing processes, equipment and chemistry.
Interacting with internal auditors and regulatory agencies.
Serve as site environmental expert on environmental projects and communicating project status.
Participating in or leading initiatives aimed at enhancing EHS culture, behaviors, and accountability within all levels of the workforce.
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.