Environmental, Health, and Safety Engineer

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About the job...

The EHS Engineer is responsible for driving Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) implementation across multiple brands/operating sites within the organization. Responsibilities include ensuring that Alfa Laval policies and best practices are implemented, and full compliance with local laws and regulations is achieved to secure a safe, healthy, and compliant working environment for all employees.

Develop, maintain, and support the EHS Culture within the organization, with an ambition of a safe and compliant workplace, employee engagement, and stable processes.

Liaison with local, regional, and global EHS resources to ensure all relevant information is received, distributed, reported, and necessary actions are taken to implement within the organization for subsidiaries.

This is an onsite position located either in Houston TX, Greenwood, IN or Richmond, VA.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop, implement, and document EHS guidelines and instructions for subsidiary organizations connected with Alfa Laval business needs.
• Collaborate and participate in the investigation of incidents. Analyze root causes to provide appropriate control measures to prevent reoccurrence or mitigate hazards. Ensure all near-miss, injuries, and related EHS incidents are investigated and reported.
• Lead and participate in risk assessments and audits of facilities, including follow-up and implementation of needed actions.
• Support Workers Compensation claim management.
• Ensure each subsidiary organization reports all EHS data in the relevant Alfa Laval systems, including verification of data submitted.
• Ensure subsidiary organization's activities comply with Alfa Laval Group policies, local laws, and regulations.
• Identify improvement ideas to enhance the health, safety, and environmental impact of operations.
• Support employee training in relation to Alfa Laval requirements and related EHS topics.
• Support the continuous improvement of the subsidiary organizations EHS programs and regulatory plans. Review as needed with all relevant personnel.
• Support the subsidiary organization's hazardous waste program to include onsite regulatory compliance and disposal activities.
• Collaborate with Alfa Laval Sustainability managers to maintain continuous improvement and meet Alfa Laval corporate and regional targets.

At Alfa Laval, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences. While we typically welcome applicants from all locations, for this particular role, we are prioritizing candidates who are currently residing in USA or have an established presence in the area.

What you know:

• Bachelor's Degree from four-year College or University required, Science or Engineering degree preferred.
• 5+ years' experience in a Health, Safety and Environmental role.
• ASP or CSP preferred.
• Process Safety Management experience preferred.
• Experience training in safety related topics.
• OSHA certifications are preferred.
• Hazardous Waste Management experience.
• Safety program management.
• Sustainability management experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong planning and project management skills.
• Ability to work alone and with a team without strict oversight.
• Pragmatic when driving & leading change.
• Network and influencing skills.
• Inspired and driven to ensure a safe working environment and ensure that Alfa Laval offers a high-quality employee and customer experience.
• Extensive computer skills (MS Office, Word, Excel, Power Point Database, Power BI, & Reporting Systems).

What's in it for you?

At Alfa Laval, we carefully consider a wide range of factors to determine your total compensation package. We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job, background, skills, and experience to get it right. The base salary for this role is typically $110,000.00 to $125,000.00

Alfa Laval is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.