Environmental Health

2 weeks ago


Richburg, United States GITI TIRE USA LTD Full time
Environmental, Health, & Safety Engineer

Environmental, Health, & Safety Engineer

Responsibilities:
  • Develop & implement programs that comply with federal, state and local safety & environmental regulations.
  • Investigate all safety & occupational health related injuries/accidents.
  • Implement all corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence of injuries & incidents.
  • Maintain a current working knowledge of EHS regulations & understand how they impact business.
  • Interact with agency contacts & lead on-site visit or inspections from EHS regulatory personnel.
  • Assist with the management storage, recycle, reuse & disposal of residual, universal and hazardous wastes.
  • Assist with the performance of Industrial Hygiene monitoring of manufacturing areas, interpret the results & implement changes as required.
  • Maintain records in accordance to appropriate standards and regulations.
  • Conduct regular site inspections.
  • Perform EHS audits and implement audit countermeasures.
  • Create and maintain reports of OSHA and EPA activities for compliance and continuous improvement.
  • Train and educate employees on EHS practices.
  • Implement industry best practices and provide assistance to Department Managers to reduce eliminate hazards.
  • Work with management to manage worker's compensation and return to work programs.
  • Assist in the development of pollution prevention and waste control programs.
  • Evaluate new process and laboratory equipment safety.
  • Have the ability to support the night shift periodically.

Qualifications:
  • Successful candidate will bey knowledgeable with OSHA and EPA regulations, including associated by reference standards. (ANSI, NFPA, ASME, etc)
  • Possess a bachelor's degree in safety science or related technical degree.
  • Worked in the safety role a minimum of 3 years EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Possess a working knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45000 or OHSAS 18000.