EHS Engineer

Job description

Title
: EHS Engineer
Location
:
Dallas, TX
Hire Type
:
Direct Hire | Full Time
Compensation
: $95k-$100k/yr
Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options
: 5%
Benefits
:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO

In charge of developing, implementing and monitoring company environmental safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations. Accident-free, healthy work.

• Consults with all departments on design and use of equipment, fire prevention and safety programs
• Examines plans and specifications for new machinery or equipment to define if all safety precautions have been included.
• Tours plant to inspect fire and safety equipment, machinery and facilities to identify and correct potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Define requirements for safety clothing and devices, and designs, builds and installs or directs installation of safety devices on machinery.
• Conducts or coordinates safety training to educate workers about emergency acknowledge, safety policies, laws and practices.
• Investigates industrial accidents to minimize recurrence and prepares accident reports.
• Conducts air quality tests for presence of harmful gases and vapors.
• In charge of identifying health and safety hazards and recommending corrective actions.
• Serves as internal consultant to business units on ergonomics, hazardous materials, industrial hygiene and fire and chemical safety matters.
• Audits business units.
• Interfaces with outside vendors, contractors and engineers regarding facilities, chemicals and other workplace health and safety related matters.
• Compiles and submits safety reports.
• Administers workers compensation, OSHA 2000 log and return to work program

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering Environment or Health Sciences or equivalent experience in EH&S and knowledge of related regulations, codes, and guidelines.
• Prior experience 1- 2 years in EH&S within a manufacturing environment preferred.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.