Environmental Health & Safety Engineer

Overview:

Cree Lighting a Company of IDEAL Industries is a market-leading innovator of LED lighting for indoor, outdoor and intelligent lighting applications that improve society and safeguard our planet. Additionally, our cutting-edge technology delivers reliable performance and value beyond light for office and industrial buildings, schools and universities, municipalities, automotive dealerships, healthcare facilities, and more!

We are currently seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Engineer to bolster an already strong team! This position is responsible for ensuring a safe, compliant and effective work environment for 900 employees in R&D, manufacturing and distribution. The EHS Engineer will work collaboratively with the EHS Team and internal customers to examine potential environmental, health and safety issues and assist with controls. The EHS Engineer will assist the Sr. Manager of Quality & EHS and team with policy and procedure development and implementation.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Recognize, evaluate and recommend controls for conditions or processes which could negatively affect safety, health or the environment

Develop systems to comply with all relevant regulations and other requirements

Lead site environmental programs including Environmental Management System

Administer Occupational Health and Safety programs

Participate in management of change process for safety and environmental aspects

Identify and fulfill EHS training requirements

Interface with governmental regulatory entities (Worker's Comp, Air and Water, outside consultants)

Monitor the effectiveness of EHS programs

Lead Sustainability efforts and assist with sustainability reporting

Implement controls and keep records

Owns ISO14001 Internal and External audits and recertifications.

Leads the team to develop ISO45001 and ISO50001 capabilities to become certified.

SAFETY:

Inspections - grounds, facilities, equipment (Lock Out Tag Out, Machine Guarding, etc.)

Training - deliver classroom training within skill set, coordinate online training

Personal Protective Equipment voucher program management

ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABILITY:

Audits - grounds, facilities, chemical storage, etc. for environmental compliance

Hazardous and Universal waste inspections, handling, and recordkeeping

Training - deliver classroom training within skill set, coordinate online training

Recycling team coordination, recycling audits, recycled materials handling

Data gathering and recordkeeping for air, water, and waste regulatory reporting

SECURITY AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE:

Inspections - equipment readiness - functions testing - minor maintenance

Training - deliver classroom training within skill set, coordinate online training

Coordinate Emergency Response Team preparedness - training levels and coverage

Emergency Response within level of training

Assist Building Manager with physical security function

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Safety Sciences or related field required

Knowledge of OSHA regulations and the fundamentals of safety and industrial hygiene.

Knowledge of EPA regulations and compliance requirements.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Master's Degree in Engineering or Safety Sciences preferred

Certification in Environmental, Health and Safety Sciences preferred (CIH, CSP, CHMM, etc.)

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

Communicate effectively and build relationships with all levels of the organization

Perform detailed inspections, collect data accurately and maintain organized recordkeeping.

Operate common computer software.

Execute multiple responsibilities simultaneously and successfully in a complex environment.

Ability to plan and prioritize own work, complete work on schedule and maintain required records.

Prepare documentation, presentations, and reports for internal and external stakeholders

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds.

This position will work onsite

We have an outstanding benefits package that starts DAY ONE! We offer medical, dental, vision, 401K with match and a pension plan! We are values-based organization that seeks people that integrate with our culture and grow with the business over time. We are privately held - so we think in terms of generations, not quarters.