Environmental Health & Safety Engineer

Philips • Ontario, CA

1d • $70,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Health & Safety Engineer is responsible for a diverse scope of on-site EHS work at Philips’ Ontario, California plant, including analyzing data, evaluating identifiable factors, developing solutions, introducing and training employees on methods and procedures, leading projects, and providing consultative advice within specific functional areas. The role is based in an air-conditioned, FDA-regulated manufacturing environment producing medical devices and pharmaceutical drugs under ISO 13485.

The position provides safety orientations and training, supports supervisors and group leaders with safety information for weekly and monthly meetings, and tracks training compliance. It also manages contractor safety, environmental permits and compliance, incident reporting, Safety Data Sheets, business continuity management, and the OSHA 300 log. Additional duties include supporting workers’ compensation and insurance claims, conducting Management of Change for new equipment, recommending and budgeting safety capital expenditures and the annual safety budget, purchasing PPE, and assisting regulatory and insurance inspectors.

This is an office role requiring full-time on-site presence at the Ontario plant. The position reports to the Ontario Plant Operations 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 skills.
• Ability to successfully perform the stated minimum physical, cognitive, and environmental job requirements, with or without accommodation.
• Must have U.S. work authorization; candidates requiring work-authorized visa sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered.
• Must reside in or within commuting distance of Ontario, California.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide safety orientations 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 and ensure compliance; serve as a safety mentor for visitors.
• Manage federal, state, and local environmental permits and ensure compliance.
• Assist with property and casualty insurance claims and administer the workers’ compensation program.
• Prepare monthly incident summary reports and fill and maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Maintain and lead the Business Continuity Management system.
• Supervise maintenance of the OSHA 300 log and assist inspection personnel from insurance carriers, OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other agencies.
• 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.
• Comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program.
• An annual incentive bonus, sales commission, or long-term incentives may be offered.

What This Job Offers

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