Description:
We are seeking a Senior EHS Officer to join our team in Traverse City, Michigan where we develop and produce specialty optical and semiconductor components. The Ideal candidate will have experience in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) in a manufacturing setting. This position will be responsible for designing, implementing, documenting, and maintaining our EHS and Security programs.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
EHS Training
- Lead efforts for planning site EHS training for employees, contractors, and other visitors, including training matrix creation and maintenance, PowerPoint, and other training materials, LMS implementation, training, and related activities
- Ensure EHS training completed, including written feedback by participants
- EHS training records maintained for easy access
- Lead Emergency Response Team training efforts at the site (CPR, AED, First Aid, etc)
Environmental Activities
- Ensure all required environmental permit applications, and fees are submitted and renewed on-time.
- Complete environmental calculations as needed.
- Ensure site environmental training sessions have been conducted.
- Serve as lead for all environmental inspections.
- Audit compliance with site permit conditions regularly.
- Ensure all local, state and federal environmental reporting requirements are met.
- Conducts and coordinates any required environmental sampling.
- Prepare and submit other environmental reports including Tier II, TRI, emissions reporting and Corporate Social Responsibility data
EHS Committee Activities
- Lead site EHS Committee, including tracking attendance, following up on action items, leading discussion and completing documentation
- Ensure continued effective department EHS Committees and audits
- Lead efforts to drive completions of the safety observations
Other EHS Activities
- Lead SDS review and approval program for the site
- Lead Medical Surveillance efforts for the site
- Lead Industrial Health program and related efforts for the site
- Participate in execution of the Respirator Fit-Testing Program for the site if required.
- Manage the Prescription Safety Glasses program for the site.
- Conduct JSAs, EHSRs, Incident Investigations/RCAs as directed by the Regional EHS Manager, Auditor, or as required by circumstance
- Follow-up on employee EHS concerns received. Imminent hazards shall be addressed on the spot
- Lead the review and updating of Traverse City and Plymouth, MI EHS programs, guidelines and procedures to ensure they are compliant with both Corporate, State and Federal guidelines
- Attend meetings and functions as the subject matter expert on EHS and Facilities, as necessary
- Keep up to date with all EHS regulations and techniques
- Escort and assist regulatory inspectors as necessary
- Coordinate hazardous waste program
- Serve as Laser Safety Officer and oversee Laser Safety Program
- Maintain the security program at Traverse City, including; the camera and badge access systems
- Perform other projects as assigned
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Safety, Occupational Safety, and Health, or related field desired; equivalent experience considered
- 5+ years EHS experience required
- Semiconductor or laser related industry experience in engineering, manufacturing, or manufacturing engineering preferred
- Knowledge of cleanroom environments, tool installation and hookups
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and contractors simultaneously
- Experience with OSHA rules and regulations required
- Experience and understanding of LEAN principles preferred
- Experience in a manufacturing related safety role preferred
- Experience with DOT and RCRA rules and regulations for Hazardous Waste Preferred
- Certified trainer in at least one specific EHS topic desired (such as First Aid/CPR, Confined Space Rescue, or Forklift Operations Certification)