Retail Options · 1 day ago
Environmental Health Safety Engineer
Retail Options is focused on ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and occupational health and safety standards. The EHS Engineer is responsible for promoting a safe workplace culture and minimizing risks associated with workplace hazards and environmental impacts.
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Responsibilities
Establishing goals, objectives, metrics and scorecards to assure the EHS function
Ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations
Preparing and submitting all compliance reports for Federal, State and Local entities
Evaluating the effectiveness of the Environmental, Health and Safety Programs
Conducting injury, illness, and near miss investigations
Ensuring permit compliance (air & water)
Administering associate personal protective equipment programs including safety eyeglasses and safety shoes
Leading hazardous waste management and disposal activities
Developing and implementing a facility-wide ergonomics program
Coordinating SDS Program for materials used, received and/or processed at the facility
Developing, implementing and testing emergency action plans and procedures
Assessing potential environmental risks and provide mitigation plans to reduce incidents
Developing pollution and waste control programs
Managing Workers’ Compensation claims management
Conducting EHS Meetings, audits, and inspections
Developing and conducting effective EHS training
Conducting field inspections
Maintaining accurate EHS record keeping and documentation
Conducting timely investigations of all environmental, health and safety incidents
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety Management or related field
Three to five years' experience in a manufacturing environment
Well versed in environmental issues and management
Thorough knowledge of workers' compensation regulations
Extensive knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, EPA and other governmental regulations
Strong focus on behavioral safety and employee engagement
Experience with managing an EHS management system
Experience with OSHA VPP