Tenneco · 1 week ago
EH&S or H&S Engineer
Waupun, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expTenneco is a leading manufacturer and distributor in the transportation industry, committed to excellence and innovation. The EHS Coordinator will provide technical and tactical support to the Waupun Operations Team, ensuring compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations while promoting a safe work environment.
AutomotiveIndustrial DesignIndustrial ManufacturingInnovation ManagementManufacturingOperating SystemsProduct Design
Responsibilities
Responsible for working safely, adhering to the facility’s environmental, health and safety policies and procedures and continually monitoring the work environment to identify and communicate to supervisor / manager current or potential environmental, health or safety concerns
Responsible for the maintenance of the Health, Safety and Environmental Management Program as specified by the management systems and technical specifications
Oversees the administration of federal, state and local environmental regulatory requirements and complies with Corporate Environmental Health and Safety policies and procedures
Formulates general environmental, health and safety policies and procedures to be followed by company or plant personnel in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations
Inspects or tours organization facilities to detect existing or potential accident, ill health and environmental hazards, and recommends and implements corrective or preventative measures where indicated. Utilizes Continuous Ongoing Improvement projects (COI’s)
Maintain compliance with Monitoring and Measurements and Legal and other requirements that we subscribe to for Environmental, Health and Safety requirements and reporting. Responsible for maintaining compliance to all state and federal regulations, rules and codes
Responsible for the EH&S Risk Assessments for all processes, equipment and the identification and controls of the Environmental Aspects and Impacts that will impact our employees, and the community. Consults with all departments on design and use of equipment, shops, and fire prevention and health / safety program
New hire Environmental, Health and Safety Training, for all required programs and procedures and the facilitation of Safety Teams, Safety Toolbox meetings and the content for required refresher training
Follow up on safety, health and environmental issues for all shifts, includes work orders put into the system by employees for repairs made to equipment. Follow up on all near miss and spill reports and the implantation of corrective actions
Review and update of lockout specific procedures for each piece of equipment in the facility and annual lockout performance audits
Maintains the Hearing Conservation Program which includes Annual Audiograms for all employees and Annual Noise survey
Responsible for the airborne and metal fluid testing for the facility
Responsible for the programs and the annual training for Emergency response, Hazardous Communications, Bloodborne Pathogens, First aid, CPR, Emergency preparedness and response plan, including all drills
Review of facility for confined spaces and entry of updates to program as required
Recertification of powered industrial truck drivers for employees and contractors
Respond for all mandates issued by the Global Environmental, Health and Safety Manager and to all safety mandates as issued by corporate
Participate in all conference calls on Safety, and any follow up as required
Achieve corporate targets and objectives for EHS and establish internal goals
Subcontractor and Contractor environmental, health and safety training and assessments
Machine assessments for new release, repair and rebuilt equipment and conduct annual machine assessments on facility equipment. Review layouts, plant movement of equipment and process changes for environmental, health and safety issues
Order and the maintenance of first aid kids, first responder kits, eyewash stations, fire blankets and any other supplies related to environmental, health and safety
Keeps managers and employees alert to environmental, health and safety hazards such as working with toxic fumes, dangerous chemicals, hazardous substances, unsafe equipment, or any condition that may cause ill health or injury
Responsible for ergonomic solutions for the facility employees
Responsible for the maintenance and documentation of programs and procedures for Environmental Health and Safety Management Systems
Compiles data and analyzes past and current year safety/EHS requirements to assist in preparation of annual budget and to justify funds requested
Confers with vendors to determine specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications for environmental, health, safety and quality standards
Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints, drawings, models, and other specifications to obtain data
Prepares graphs or charts of data or enters data into computer for analysis. Prepares reports and memorandums
Conduct FM-Tips for environmental, safety and health incidents and follow-up and verification on all corrective and preventative actions
Maintains the OSHA documentation and recordkeeping for the 300 log. Records all safety incidents from supervisor log and required environmental data into the Global EHS Reporting Portal
Participates in External Audits and carries out assigned internal audits, following through on non-compliance relating to those audits for the Environmental, Health and Safety Management System with the completion of corrective actions from audit findings
A knowledge of 5S principles and systems
Support and implement 5S principles and practice
Daily attendance and update in a management metrics meeting
All other responsibilities as assigned
Must be able to work independently
Qualification
Required
Four (4) year degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, environmental discipline or equivalent; Relevant advanced degree preferred
3+ years of experience with an emphasis in environmental, health and safety program management and employee training
Must have clear communication and writing skills in English
Proficiency to convey information at multiple levels of the organization
Ability to travel a minimum of 0% of the time with up to 10% travel to designated areas
Strong team-building skills
Strong organizational skills including ability to manage large number of disparate projects and to track projects through completion
Working knowledge of cross-functional EHS disciplines
Adept at development and utilization of software solutions
Understanding of manufacturing technologies and processes
Ability to demonstrate managerial courage (e.g., managing varied interests representing potential conflicts)
Ability to lead and support cross-functional process improvement teams
Preferred
Relevant advanced degree
Professional certification preferred (Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, or country equivalent)
Proficiency in local languages preferred
Company
Tenneco
Tenneco is a manufacturing company that designs and markets automotive products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$800MKey Investors
Apollo
2025-02-24Private Equity
2022-02-23Acquired
2021-03-17Post Ipo Debt· $800M
Leadership Team
Chintan Sopariwala
Executive Vice President, Chief Transformation Officer
John Patouhas CPA, CGMA
Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
Recent News
Tenneco Automotive Operating Company Inc.
2025-12-02
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