Zincfive Tualatin , OR 97062
Posted 2 weeks ago
The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Engineer will design/draft operational strategies and process improvements. Responsibilities include electrical safety, job safety analyses, chemical safety, lab safety, industrial hygiene, contractor safety, training, emergency response, and EHS compliance. The EHS Engineer will ensure compliance to all applicable local, federal, and international environmental, health, and safety regulations. This position reports to the Facilities Manager and will work onsite at ZincFive headquarters in Tualatin, Oregon.
Job Duties:
Implement and drive comprehensive EHS programs that include policies, procedures, training, communication, and recording keeping
Advise management on all regulatory contacts, inquiries, and responses including administration of EHS permitting requirements
Drive awareness and accountability for environmental, health and safety performance throughout all levels of the organization; create a Safety Culture and adopt best practices
Provide regular summary reports and analysis on environmental, health, and safety activities
Work with leadership team to identify and implement EHS improvement opportunities based on employee feedback, observation, and data trends
Assess job hazards and collaborate with department managers to ensure equipment, processes, and tasks meet regulatory requirements and minimize risks
Lead Safety Committee
Help design emergency response preparedness and emergency action plans
Investigate all safety incidents/accidents using root cause methodology to obtain resolution
Provide new hire training and ongoing employee EHS training
Evaluate processes and procedural documents for increased efficiencies and opportunities for continuous improvement
Support ZincFive's drive towards ISO14001 and ISO45001 certifications
Perform other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in EHS or equivalent years of experience
5 years' experience in chemical management, wastewater regulations, PPE, and air quality standards
1 year experience working with government agencies
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Experience with overseeing third party consultants and contractors
Valid driver license required to drive locally using personal vehicle
CPR/AED certified or ability to receive certification within 30 days of employment
Preferred Experience/Skills:
Experience with NFPA 70E procedures and training programs
Professional certifications in environmental or health and safety related programs
Experience in a manufacturing, battery, or other power-related field
Key Competencies:
Attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Customer service oriented
Collaborative with external and internal stakeholders
The ability to assess and initiate things independently
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Warehouse, manufacturing, and office environments
Sites under construction
Works primarily in an office environment with frequent walkthroughs and inspections of labs, manufacturing, warehouse areas with exposure to various weather conditions when working outdoors
Walking, bending, stooping, crawling, and lifting up to 50 pounds
Ability to climb ladders
Exposure to warehouse and hazardous materials, high voltage, and chemicals
Drive locally using personal vehicle
Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role.
In addition, the successful candidate for this position will become eligible for a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, paid sick time, paid time off for vacation, paid holidays, paid community service days, professional/personal learning program, and applicable state/federal paid family leave.
ZincFive is committed to employing a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status. We maintain a safe workplace and perform pre-employment testing. ZincFive is a participant in E-Verify and receives employment authorization of new hires through Social Security and the Department of Homeland Security databases.
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