Health, Safety, Environ & Energy Engineer

Akwel Cadillac USA Inc•Cherry Grove Township, MI

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Joining AKWEL means taking part in the adventure of a family-owned independent group with a long-term vision. AKWEL is a Tier 1 systems supplier for the automotive industry, specializing in fluid and mechanism management. It offers first-rate industrial and technological know-how in the application and transformation of materials (Plastic, Rubber, Metal) and in mechatronics integration. This role involves taking on the challenges of a highly specialized industrial and technological environment, offering a rewarding and enriching daily life within AKWEL and its 12,000 employees in over 20 countries.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
+ 2 years of Higher Education/Certification in OSHA / MIOSHA specialization
One-year experience in this field, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Autonomy, organizational and coordination abilities, and interpersonal and coaching skills.
Synthetic and analytical thinking, integrity
Ability to establish and manage a budget.
Oral and written competencies; ability to communicate succinctly
Good computer skills (MS Office; better than average Excel Skill)
Proficiency in English
QSE2 management system standards: specially ISO 14001, ISO 45 001, ISO 50 001, ISO 27 001 and also IATF 16949.
Legal and regulatory requirements applicable to facilities (MIOSHA), machines, equipment and operating procedures in effect on the site.
Fair command of local legislation.
Technical skills to analyse and understand all technical information.
Risk assessment.
8D problem solving and Quick Response Quality Control (QRQC) approach.
QSE2 audit supports, especially those for Layered Process Audits (LPA).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health and Safety will be given preference

Responsibilities

Assist and provide advice and guidance to the Plant General Manager and the other managers in the implementation of corrective and preventive actions in all occupational health and safety, security, environment and energy matters.
Conduct the watch of occupational health and safety, environment and energy regulatory requirements.
Perform the impact analysis on health and safety, environment and energy newly released regulations concerning his/her entity.
Verify the consistency and efficiency of risk assessment with specific focus on Occupational Health and Safety, Security, Environment and Energy activities, particularly considering work environment, work instructions, ergonomics, and selection, testing, storage, maintenance of personal protective equipment, including sub-contractors. A special mention is to be made as regards with chemical and other dangerous products that might be needed by operations.
Verify implementation, efficiency, effectiveness and follow up Occupational Health and Safety, Security, Environment and Energy improvement plans, including corrective and preventive actions, to achieve objectives.
Collect and analyze Occupational Health and Safety, Environment and Energy data.
Perform periodical Quality and Safety audits, with focus on Layered Process Audits (H&S, Security, Environment, Energy).
Validate safety and environment compliance of new products (including chemicals) and process, machines and tools, prior to their implementation.
Organize waste collection and treatment in accordance with environmental regulations.
Advise, support and participate on emergency preparedness and response activities.
Conduct and support training programs and awareness initiatives to promote Health, Safety, Environment and Energy good practices.
Attend, as an expert, the local safety / continuous improvement committee.