EHS Engineer

3M•Maplewood, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Engineer evaluates risks to employee and community safety and health, as well as risks to the environment, and recommends controls in collaboration with subject matter experts, internal stakeholders, and technical resources. The role leads EHS Management of Change, risk assessments, and safety reviews for equipment, materials, and processes. It serves as a local resource for developing and implementing EHS programs that support internal standards, codes, regulations, and permit requirements, and performs technical safety activities that advance programs and systems important to the business. The engineer leads or participates in incident investigations, risk assessment teams, EHS self-assessments, and audits. The role supports site-wide EHS programs, systems, and processes and includes a willingness to be on call for emergencies. It also serves as hazardous waste coordinator, updating waste stream profiles for new materials, planning laboratory clean-out days, and providing guidance on miscellaneous waste types. This position follows an on-site working model at the 3M location in Maplewood, Minnesota, requiring at least four days per week at the site. Travel may include up to 10% domestic or international travel, and relocation may be authorized.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher, completed and verified before starting.
At least six months of combined experience performing Management of Change, regulatory inspections, and/or risk assessments or analysis in a private, public, government, or military environment. Examples include machine guarding assessments, PPE assignment, emergency response preparedness, and process safety reviews.
Current, valid driver’s license.
At least two years of experience with Microsoft Office software, such as Word and Excel.
Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.
Must provide information needed to assess U.S. person status for compliance with U.S. export control laws.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of combined hands-on experience performing Management of Change, regulatory inspections, and/or risk assessments or analysis, such as machine guarding assessments, PPE assignment, emergency response preparedness, or process safety reviews.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant science or engineering discipline, and/or a master’s degree in environmental science, safety, industrial hygiene, or a manufacturing- or industrial-related field.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.
Experience in manufacturing or research and development.

Responsibilities

Evaluate risks to employee and community safety and health, and to the environment; recommend controls and collaborate on solutions.
Lead EHS Management of Change, risk assessments, and safety reviews for equipment, materials, and processes.
Assist with developing and implementing local EHS programs that support internal standards, codes, regulations, and permit requirements.
Perform technical safety activities and advance existing or new programs and systems within the assigned area of responsibility.
Lead or participate in incident investigations, risk assessment teams, EHS self-assessments, and audits.
Support site-wide EHS programs, systems, and processes, including being willing to be on call for emergencies.
Serve as hazardous waste coordinator, including updating waste stream profiles for new materials, planning laboratory clean-out days, and connecting others with guidance on miscellaneous waste types.
Comply with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards while performing assigned duties.
Contribute to a strong EHS culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.