Safety & Environmental Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Who is Pyrotek? Pyrotek is the most successful global industrial company you’ve never heard of (until now). Pyrotek is a global leader in high temperature materials and our products impact virtually everyone in the developed world. The last car, train and plane you rode in were all safer and more energy efficient because of Pyrotek. The beverage cans in your refrigerator are lighter, stronger and infinitely recyclable because of Pyrotek. Join our team and create, improve and innovate the everyday!

Job Description

The role of the Safety and Environmental Engineer is to independently coordinate, implement and sustain the safety and environmental activities for US operations at assigned location(s).  Collaborate with the USA Environmental, Health & Safety Division Mgr. and the sites’ product and manufacturing team to review new or changed manufacturing processes and confirm compliance with safety and/or environmental requirements.  Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local regulations related to safety and environmental activities.  Assist in driving a behavior-based quality and safety culture characterized by accountability, commitment and teamwork.

Some Responsibilities include:

• Stay informed of evolving safety and environmental laws, and interpret and implement as they apply to sites, processes and products. 
• Thoroughly evaluate process data, product data, and product requirements to identify areas for improvement in safety, environmental, and sustainability practices, and recommend changes, as needed.
• Accurately perform complex emissions calculations to prepare permits and reports required by new or existing legislation, revised manufacturing processes, or new processes. 
• Provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) support for US products and processes.
• Participate in or lead supplier safety and environmental audits as needed, including:
  • Conducting safety and environmental audits for site operations.
  • Conducting contractor safety and environmental audits for on-site contractors.
  • Providing guidance and solutions to audit findings in support of continuous improvement.
• Lead improvement initiatives to improve site operations in areas of safety, and environmental.
• Provide timely completion and reporting of required internal reports and metrics and externally required documentation including OSHA injury documentation, OSHA annual reporting requirements, and federal, state, and local environmental reports.

For a full list of essential functions and responsibilities, please see job description linked below.

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Qualifications

What Qualifies you for this role:

Bachelor’s degree Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline, plus a minimum of four (4) years of safety and/or environmental regulatory experience activities in a manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities in the following areas:

Engineering & Analytical Skills. Working knowledge of and ability to understand chemical reactions and mass balances.  Ability to evaluate safety and environmental needs related to proposed raw material, equipment, and process changes.  Ability to review and interpret technical data and develop plans for corrective actions or improvement initiatives based on reviewed data and technical knowledge.    Ability to review and characterize physical properties and hazards of materials, both individually and in combination with other chemical, environmental, and process risks.  Ability to perform emission calculations.  Ability to create CAD drawings to support safety changes and regulatory activities.

Environmental, Health & Safety Skills. Ability to communicate effectively with government organizations.  Ability to work with existing third-party suppliers and effectively evaluate new third-party suppliers for items related to safety and environmental, including but not limited to testing services, training services, and equipment acquisition and services.  Demonstrated track record of performing legally and ethically in a regulatory environment.

For a full list of knowledge, skills, and abilities, please see job description linked below.

Working Environment

Generally, work in an office and manufacturing environment with frequent entry into operations/manufacturing areas for site inspections, site evaluations testing, sample gathering, and process/product changes where moderate background noise, presence of natural or artificial light, exposure to work temperatures from ambient to controlled, hard surfaces for standing and walking, and moderate amounts of airborne dust and graphite particles may be present.  Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as approved footwear, respirator, and safety goggles/glasses may be required.

Additional Information

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The minimum and maximum salary range for this full-time position is $80,000 - $95,000 + benefits.   Relocation benefits are not available for this role. 

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location.  Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.  Please note that the compensation details listed in this posted role reflect the base salary only and do not include bonus or benefits.  

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$80,000 - $95,000 / Annually

Pyrotek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

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