EHS Engineer

Position:

Location:

• Job functions:
• This position will ensure the manufacturing locations at Stratford, CT comply with all applicable environmental, health, and safety (EHS) requirements.
• The EHS Engineer will provide EHS compliance support and guidance to the site operations including engineering, manufacturing, and non-manufacturing.
• This individual will be an integral part of the manufacturing operations located in Fairfield county.  This EHS function will collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary teams to monitor or establish the necessary programs to ensure excellent overall results in environment, health, safety, and sustainability.
• Envisioned that this individual will promote the importance of a strong environment, health, and safety culture by providing bilingual training and establishing/directing EHS programs.
• Ensure employees and operations maintain compliance with all EHS regulations; and support the review and react to any changes to laws and regulations that impact on the organization or as directed by the corporate EHS manager.
• Assist in maintaining appropriate metrics, evaluate data trending, and provide data input to management reviews, with a view to continuous improvement and enhancement of EHS performance.
• Ability to readily assist and support site operations including weekends as needed or as directed.
• Assist with the implementation and enforcement of EHS policies, practices, guidelines, and procedures.
• Identify site-specific requirements for each area and participate in the development of related programs and policies.
• Assist in developing bilingual training programs and conduct training to comply with regulatory corporate EHS initiatives as directed by the Corporate EHS Manager.
• Coordinate incident/accident investigation process including root cause analysis and ensure corrective actions are complete and adhered to so there is no reoccurrence.
• Conduct environment, health and safety audits and risk assessments including development of JHA’s 
• Participate during external EHS compliance audits and loss prevention audits.
• Coordinate the completion of all corrective actions with site personnel resulting from risk assessments, compliance audits or loss prevention audits
• Assist during the required permitting submissions for air, water, waste, and land jurisdictional requirements as they pertain to the USEPA, CTDEP, ELUR and other local regulatory agencies
• Serve as backup point of contact for governmental inquiries relating to EHS.
• Actively participate in site’s safety and health committees and provide guidance and direction.
• Participate in the site's Continuous Improvement/Lean/6S activities

Requirements:

• The candidate should be bilingual in English and Spanish and be able to read and write in both professionally.
• Possess detailed knowledge and practical application of the environmental, health and safety regulations in both the Federal and state of Connecticut is required.
• B. S. Degree in Environment, Health, and Safety Management, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science or equivalent or related field required. 
• Minimum 4-6 years of experience in an environment, health, and safety position, with experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the electrical parts machinery and assembly industry.
• Certifications in Adult First Aid/CPR and AED certification is a plus,
• Must demonstrate the ability and willingness to successfully work independently and communicate effectively with corporate EHS Manger as well senior site management.
• Possess a comprehensive knowledge of the environment, health and safety guidelines and regulations, a good working knowledge of health and safety engineering.
• Ability to understand and apply Federal, State, and local regulations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Strong computer skills, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CAD ability is a plus.
• Must have ability to communicate through all levels of the organization.