About this opportunity
Nordson EFD LLC lists this Senior Environmental Health and Safety Engineer opportunity in east providence, Rhode Island. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Nordson EFD, a global leader in Engineered Fluid Dispensing, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment.
JOB SUMMARY
The Environmental Health & Safety Engineer II is responsible for the safety and security of East Providence, RI & Norwich, CT facilities and their employees. Will develop, coordinate, and administer Environmental, Health, and Safety programs, and oversee security at both locations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Build positive, collaborative relationships at all levels in multiple manufacturing facilities in the creation of a zero incident (“Journey to Zero”) culture, which results in attainment of EHS goals and objectives.
Champion a zero-injury culture through visible leadership and employee engagement
Lead safety initiatives, behavioral safety programs, and continuous improvement efforts
Conduct regular Gemba walks, safety audits, and risk assessments
Facilitate safety committees and drive safety observation programs
Lead incident and near-miss reporting.
Perform root cause analysis on incidents and injuries to determine specific actions needed to prevent their reoccurrence.
Collaborate with appropriate department managers to maintain the contractor management and visitor security/safety program.
Coach/mentor and supervise employees on safe work practices, hazard identification, and risk management, including establishing and leading safety committees at each facility.
Ensure proper chemical handling, storage, and documentation (SDS)
Lead emergency preparedness and response planning: Fire safety programs and drills Spill response procedures Evacuation drills Coordinate with local emergency responders Coordinate EHS training programs to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
Facilitate onboarding safety training for new employees
Maintain training records and compliance documentation
Coach leaders on compliance of EHS policies, procedures, training, auditing, reporting, and tracking processes with Nordson requirements; local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
BS Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, or other Engineering degree, or equivalent experience 5 or more years' experience in HSS compliance in Industrial Manufacturing or Chemical environment is preferred. Experience with OSHA record keeping guidelines and administration.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Ability to think creatively and analytically
Detail-oriented, self-starter with strong organizational and motivational skills
Proven ability to lead initiatives working collaboratively and independently in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to influence at all levels of a global organization
Demonstrated effective execution of concurrent projects and ability to multi-task
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient with MS Office
Capacity to make innovative connections from ideas to business relevant opportunities
Ability to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to this position and safety
Bilingual in Spanish a plus
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Office & Manufacturing Environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
TRAVEL REQUIRED
Estimated: 50-75%
About Nordson EFD
Nordson EFD is a world-leading designer and manufacturer of fluid dispensing systems and single-use fluid packaging. By joining our team today, you will help us bring innovative ideas to life. Nordson EFD is a global team that works to create systems and consumables that improve the fluid dispensing process. We offer a supportive culture in a growing and dynamic work environment. Whether you're just beginning your career or you're a seasoned professional, there's a place for you to belong at Nordson EFD.
We offer hourly and salary positions in production, maintenance, customer service, quality, engineering, and more. We actively invest in our teams to help you build your skillsets and advance your career.
At Nordson, we believe that anything is possible. We empower our global team of employees to engineer, manufacture, and market innovative products and systems that are essential to everyday life. These differentiated products and systems are used for precision dispensing and processing and serve a variety of end markets, including packaging, transportation, medical, and electronics.
Founded in 1954, we are guided by our values of integrity, respect for people, customer passion, energy, and excellence. We care for our employees and provide them with opportunities to advance their careers and make an impact, inside and outside of work.
Nordson is headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, and has direct operations in more than 35 countries to support our products and systems with application expertise and a direct global sales and service organization.
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Worksite address
east providence, RI, 02914, US
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