Environmental Health & Safety Engineer

Philips • Ontario, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Health & Safety Engineer is the on-site EHS contact at Philips’ Ontario, California facility, an air-conditioned, FDA-regulated manufacturing environment for medical devices and pharmaceutical drugs operating under ISO 13485. The role covers analysis of data, evaluation of identifiable factors, development of solutions, introduction and training of methods and procedures, project leadership, and consultative advice within specific functional areas. This is an office role requiring full-time presence at the company’s facilities.

The Engineer provides employee safety orientations and training, supports supervisors and group leaders with safety information for weekly and monthly meetings, tracks training compliance, and identifies curriculum gaps by reviewing injury and illness data. The position also manages the contractor safety program, supports visitors as a safety mentor, manages environmental permits and compliance, and contributes to incident reporting, safety systems, workers’ compensation, insurance claims, inspections, equipment changes, safety budgets, and PPE purchasing. The role reports to the Ontario Plant’s Operation Manager.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of EHS experience in an industrial setting.
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA, EPA, ISO, and other government regulations.
• Ability to drive teams and influence stakeholders to complete tasks and projects on time.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication abilities.
• Ability to successfully perform the stated minimum physical, cognitive, and environmental job requirements, with or without accommodation.
• Must have US work authorization; sponsorship for a work-authorized visa is not available now or in the future.
• Must reside in or within commuting distance of Ontario, California.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Safety Management, a related field, or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Spanish language skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety orientation and training to employees in a high-volume, fast-paced, FDA-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Provide supervisors and group leaders with safety information for weekly and monthly safety meetings.
• Track training to ensure compliance with the Corporate Regulatory Task Schedule.
• Analyze injury and illness data to identify gaps in the training curriculum.
• Manage the contractor safety program to ensure compliance and act as a safety mentor for visitors.
• Manage federal, state, and local environmental permits and ensure compliance.
• Assist with property and casualty insurance claims.
• Prepare monthly incident summary reports.
• Fill and maintain safety data sheets (SDS).
• Maintain and lead the Business Continuity Management system.
• Supervise maintenance of the OSHA 300 log.
• Assist inspection personnel from insurance carriers, OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other agencies.
• Assist with administration of the workers’ compensation program.
• Conduct Management of Change for new equipment.
• Recommend and budget for safety capital expenditure items and the annual safety budget.
• Assist in purchasing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Lead projects and provide consultative advice within specific functional areas.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k) with up to 7% company match.
• Health savings account (HSA) with company contribution.
• Stock purchase plan.
• Education reimbursement.
• Other benefits through the Philips Total Rewards benefits program.
• An annual incentive bonus, sales commission, or long-term incentives may be offered as additional compensation.

What This Job Offers

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