Environmental Health and Safety Engineer/ EHS Engineer

Job Description
Assist with the implementation of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) policies, practices, guidelines, and procedures. Identify location-specific requirements for each area and participate in the development of related programs and policies.
Assist in developing training programs and conduct training to comply with regulatory corporate EHS initiatives.
Supervise the incident/accident investigation process including root cause analysis and ensure corrective actions are completed.
Conduct environment, health and safety audits and risk assessments. Participate in external EHS compliance audits and loss prevention audits.
Coordinate the completion of all corrective actions with site personnel resulting from risk assessments, compliance audits or loss prevention audits.
Liaise with facilities maintenance and property management personnel to ensure appropriate fire and life safety controls are in place and maintained.
Oversee and implement permitting requirements for air, water, and land jurisdictional requirements.
Serve as a site contact point for government inquiries relating to EHS.

Experience/Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field of study
Extensive knowledge of health and safety engineering processes and practices
Ability to manage and control various health and safety issues
Familiarity with ISO environment regulations and principles
Skill in evaluating and minimizing physical and chemical hazards
Ability to research and apply best industrial and working practices
Minimum 1-2 years of experience in an environmental, health and safety or similar role.
Awareness of changes in laws and regulations
Strong teamwork and project leadership abilities
Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills
Effective management and multitasking capabilities
Proficiency in verbal and written communication
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)