Sr. EHS Engineer

3M•Knoxville, IA

2d•$124,127 - $151,710•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. As an EHS Engineer in Process Safety Management you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. You will make an impact by actively supporting EHS Cultural Excellence through personal responsibility for safety, health, and environment, promoting a culture to address incidents, near-misses and potential hazards. You will apply scientific, engineering principles and behavioral based systems to drive EHS risk reduction efforts and compliance activities. You will take 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, you will share 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. You will investigate workplace incidents and complete root cause analyses to determine appropriate corrective actions and conduct assessments of high hazard processes in order to reduce risk. You will complete internal and external EHS compliance reports and analyze EHS data and report trends and recommend plans for correction of gaps. You will provide EHS input to address changes (e.g., equipment, process, organizational) in the site’s business plan through the plant Management of Change process. You will participate and/or lead portions of EHS self-assessments and/or audits. You will act as a facility representative during agency inspections, including but not limited to OSHA, fire department, and county. You will provide EHS knowledge and services on existing and new programs; communicating project or program status and results to management. You will communicate effectively in written and oral forms with peers and others at varying levels within the organization. You will present ideas well one on one, in small groups, and to larger audiences. You will have 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. You will actively seek to continually improve communication and presentation skills. You will provide technical assistance and guidance to plant by leading or assisting in safety committee teams and meetings, including EHS regulatory interpretations. You will provide EHS support in the design and installation of new or modified equipment, industrial automation, and management of change processes.

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

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.
Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.