Environmental Health Safety Engineer

DescriptionEnvironmental Compliance:Maintain and apply for environmental permits (air, wastewater, stormwater, radiological) and conduct routine compliance inspections and audits.Maintain environmental records and submit required reports to EPA and MDE, including air emissions, stormwater, wastewater, and radiological filings.Manage hazardous waste storage, 90‑day accumulation areas, waste manifests, and vendor oversight to ensure full RCRA and DOT compliance.Conduct environmental risk assessments for chemical storage, solvent use, and chemical material handling.Sustainability Leadership:Lead the site’s sustainability program by developing CO₂‑reduction strategies, managing the sustainability budget, and implementing innovative waste‑ and energy‑reduction projects.Coordinate with internal and external partners to plan and execute carbon‑reduction initiatives and communicate progress through visual management, presentations, and digital channels.Engage employees to propose sustainability ideas and evaluate initiatives for feasibility, cost effectiveness, and alignment with corporate goals.Safety Program Responsibilities:Support the site safety program by implementing safety standards, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and corporate EHS requirements.Support investigations of safety incidents, near misses, and anomalies; identify root causes and corrective actions.Oversee safety controls related to chemical handling, chemical exposure, thermal risks, and safe product storage procedures.Conduct routine safety inspections of production areas, chemical storage, high-voltage areas, and energy‑dense material handling zones.Maintain and update safety procedures, including LOTO, hot work, confined space, chemical hygiene, and emergency response.Support industrial hygiene monitoring for VOCs, particulates, noise, and thermal hazards.Data & Systems ManagementManage environmental and EHS data in the Data Management System to ensure accurate recordkeeping, trend analysis, and reporting.Track leading and lagging indicators, sustainability metrics, waste generation, incident trends, and regulatory deadlines.Requirements:A bachelor’s degree in environmental, occupational safety, or other related fields of study. A degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry would also be applicable.5–10 years of experience in environmental compliance, permitting, and safety program management in manufacturing or similar high‑hazard industries.MUST NE A US CITIZEN OR GREEN CARD HOLDERRCRA and DOT training required; ability to classify hazardous waste and manage waste programs.Experience implementing OSHA safety programs, conducting risk assessments, and managing industrial hygiene monitoring.Familiarity with lithium‑ion battery manufacturing hazards is a plus.Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, work in outdoor weather extremes, bend, squat, twist, stand for hours, climb, and sit for long hours.Specific knowledge:Experience in metal or electronics recycling, or related industry, preferred.Experience with environmental regulators and assuring site compliance with regulations.In-depth knowledge of Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.