Sr. EHS Engineer

3M • Knoxville, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Engineer with a focus on Process Safety Management at 3M. The role involves collaborating with innovative 3Mers globally and making an impact by actively supporting EHS Cultural Excellence through personal responsibility for safety, health, and environment. The EHS Engineer will apply scientific and engineering principles to drive EHS risk reduction and compliance, taking primary ownership of plant EHS programs and training, particularly in Process Safety Management/Process Hazard Management, Machine Guarding/Machine Safety, and Confined Space Entry/Rescue. The role also involves sharing ownership of other EHS programs, investigating incidents, completing compliance reports, analyzing EHS data, providing EHS input for changes, participating in self-assessments/audits, and acting as a facility representative during agency inspections. The engineer will provide EHS knowledge and services, communicate effectively with various levels of the organization, and offer technical assistance and guidance to the plant.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• Five (5) years’ experience with EHS programs and procedures within 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).

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or higher in a science, engineering, or environmental health and safety (EHS) discipline from an accredited institution
• Experience in implementation of comprehensive EHS management systems
• Experience with hazard and risk assessments and experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with computer-based EHS tools for EHS data reporting and EHS assessments.
• Experience with local, state and federal regulations including (e.g, Fire, OSHA, EPA, etc)
• Self-directed, detail oriented, good interpersonal, communication, prioritization, and organizational skills
• Analytical, leadership, project planning, program development and deployment skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with all employees within the plant
• Ten (10) or more years of experience working in an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) role in a manufacturing environment addressing process safety management/process hazard management, machine guarding, and confined space issues.
• Experience working on a cross-functional team
• QEP, CSP, or CIH certification(s)

Responsibilities

• Actively supporting EHS Cultural Excellence through personal responsibility for safety, health, and environment, promoting a culture to address incidents, near-misses and potential hazards.
• Applying scientific, engineering principles and behavioral based systems to drive EHS risk reduction efforts and compliance activities.
• Taking primary ownership of plant EHS programs & training as assigned but with initial emphasis on Process Safety Management/Process Hazard Management, Machine Guarding/Machine Safety, and Confined Space Entry/Rescue.
• As part of the site EHS team, sharing ownership of plant EHS programs & training including but not limited to: Fall Protection, LOTO, Machine Guarding, Ergonomics, Confined Space Entry/Rescue, Chemical Safety, Site Emergency Coordination, Ventilation, Hearing Conservation, and Respirators/PPE.
• Investigating workplace incidents and completing root cause analyses to determine appropriate corrective actions and conducting assessments of high hazard processes in order to reduce risk.
• Completing internal and external EHS compliance reports and analyze EHS data and report trends and recommending plans for correction of gaps.
• Provide EHS input to address changes (e.g., equipment, process, organizational) in the site’s business plan through the plant Management of Change process.
• Participating and/or leading portions of EHS self-assessments and/or audits.
• Acting as a facility representative during agency inspections, including but not limited to OSHA, fire department, and county.
• Providing EHS knowledge and services on existing and new programs; communicating project or program status and results to management.
• Communicating effectively in written and oral forms with peers and others at varying levels within the organization.
• Presenting ideas well one on one, in small groups, and to larger audiences.
• Having the ability to convey the meaning and importance of EHS topics to non-EHS personnel and to influence others to take appropriate action based on such information.
• Actively seeking to continually improve communication and presentation skills.
• Providing technical assistance and guidance to plant by leading or assisting in safety committee teams and meetings, including EHS regulatory interpretations.
• Providing EHS support in the design and installation of new or modified equipment, industrial automation, and management of change processes.
• Complying with corporate policies, procedures and security standards.
• Contributing to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially.
• Competitive pay and benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.).
• Variable incentive pay, if eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees