Environmental, Health, and Safety Engineer III
Description
Environmental, Health, and Safety Engineer III
Basic Purpose
Provide direct support in the management of Environmental, Health and Safety for all Scottsville/Franklin locations- Components Division by working with corporate, management, associates and contractors. Manages the safety programs for the components facilities to ensure the safety of all associates. Ensuring compliance with SEWS, SWS and governmental safety rules, laws and regulations as well as EHS and ISO standards.
Basic Position Duties
- Ensure compliance of company operations with federal, state, local and company requirements (OSHA, EPA, ISO, Company Global Standards).
- Maintain EHS written programs, work instructions, forms. Perform annual reviews, updates, training as necessary.
- Drive awareness and accountability of EHS functions through all levels of organization.
- Promote and participate in associate involvement programs such as CIA’s, committees, and trainings.
- Conduct EHS auditing requirements (daily, weekly, monthly, annual). Track findings and completion of noted items.
- Conduct Industrial hygiene analyses (noise, chemical, air, etc.), PPE assessment, ergonomic assessments.
- Complete EHS data tracking and reporting.
- Complete preventative maintenance and inspection activities related to EHS.
- Provide EHS topics and awareness efforts to organization on a daily, weekly, monthly basis.
- Complete environmental management activities including: ISO14001 compliance, Tier II, Form R, KY Industrial Stormwater Discharge permit, waste management, chemical management.
- Conduct accident investigations, tracking, countermeasure and preventative action development / completion.
- Oversee EHS concerns, near-misses, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Develop, coordinate, and/or instruct EHS-related trainings: new hire orientation, annual OSHA training, toolbox safety topics, SWS required training, and other as needed.
- Coordinate emergency procedures including review, updates, training, and drills to test effectiveness (emergency evacuations, take cover, spill response, etc.). Maintain company contingency plans.
- Complete SWS safety activities: risk assessments and hazard prediction activities, specialized trainings and awareness activities, audits and verifications, and other as needed.
- Some travel required, including domestic and international (0-15%).
- Complete special request or other duties as assigned.
- Other tasks as assigned
Position Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science or related; Previous experience preferred. 5-7 years progressive professional experience; Must possess good communication skills and interpersonal skills for working with cross-functional teams including maintenance and engineering associates; Excellent computer skills – Word, Excel & PowerPoint; Strong attention to detail and organizational skills; Ability to work under deadlines; Willingness and ability to provide 24/7 support for emergency situations.
The above is not intended to be an all-inclusive job description but describes the general nature and level of work to be performed by the individual assigned to this position. The department manager may at times change or add to the above duties.
About Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.
Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. (SEWS) is part of the Sumitomo family of companies, a 400 year old brand with a reputation for quality and reliability. With the support of facilities throughout North America, SEWS has been delivering innovative solutions to automakers for over 30 years, and is a leading supplier of electrical distribution systems, components and electronics. SEWS is committed to technical development worldwide and with a global network of resources, is able to deliver a truly competitive advantage to each of our customers. Our associates are what drive Sumitomo’s continued growth, which is why we proudly offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401(k) with match, tuition benefits, paid holidays and vacation.
About the Sumitomo Electric Group
Since the founding of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. in 1897 with copper wire production, we have developed many new technologies and products through innovative R&D activities based on Sumitomo Electric manufacturing technologies for electric wires and power cables. With more than 350 subsidiaries worldwide, we continue to introduce a wide variety of products that fulfill the expectations of society, in five business fields: Automotive, Information & Communications, Electronics, Environment & Energy, and Industrial Materials. We are a Fortune global 500 company.
**Interested Candidates Should Submit Cover Letter and Salary History When Applying.**
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V