EH&S or H&S Engineer

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Job Title: EHS Coordinator

Reports to: EHS Powertrain Director

Based in Waupun, WI

I. PURPOSE/SUMMARY

Providing technical and tactical support to the Waupun Operations Team with the goal of being "best in class" in the introduction and effectiveness of Tenneco EH&S strategies. Acting as bridge between the Global EH&S team and the manufacturing plants, with a focus on Plant execution EH&S initiatives. Esures compliance with applicable codes, and all environmental regulations as well as best practices are met and /or exceeded. Promotes the maintenance of a environmentally, healthy, safe and accident free work environment. Carries out these responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws by performing the following duties personally or with the assistance of available internal or external resources

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Focus on execution / implementation of the Tenneco EH&S strategy into Waupun Manufacturing plants, as defined by the global EH&S team and the local Operations leadership. Alignment across the plant of the actions required to achieve zero incidents.

• Responsible for working safely, adhering to the facility's environmental, health and safety policies and procedures and continually monitoring the work environment to identify and communicate to supervisor / manager current or potential environmental, health or safety concerns.
• Responsible for the maintenance of the Health, Safety and Environmental Management Program as specified by the management systems and technical specifications.
• Oversees the administration of federal, state and local environmental regulatory requirements andcomplies with Corporate Environmental Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Formulates general environmental, health and safety policies and procedures to be followed by company or plant personnel in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
• Inspects or tours organization facilities to detect existing or potential accident, ill health and environmental hazards, and recommends and implements corrective or preventative measures where indicated. Utilizes Continuous Ongoing Improvement projects (COI's).
• Maintain compliance with Monitoring and Measurements and Legal and other requirements that we subscribe to for Environmental, Health and Safety requirements and reporting. Responsible for maintaining compliance to all state and federal regulations, rules and codes.
• Responsible for the EH&S Risk Assessments for all processes, equipment and the identification and controls of the Environmental Aspects and Impacts that will impact our employees, and the community. Consults with all departments on design and use of equipment, shops, and fire prevention and health / safety program.
• New hire Environmental, Health and Safety Training, for all required programs and procedures and the facilitation of Safety Teams, Safety Toolbox meetings and the content for required refresher training.
• Follow up on safety, health and environmental issues for all shifts, includes work orders put into the system by employees for repairs made to equipment. Follow up on all near miss and spill reports and the implantation of corrective actions.
• Review and update of lockout specific procedures for each piece of equipment in the facility and annual lockout performance audits.
• Maintains the Hearing Conservation Program which includesAnnual Audiograms for all employees and Annual Noise survey.
• Responsible for the airborne and metal fluid testing for the facility.
• Responsiblefor the programs and theannual training for Emergency response, Hazardous Communications, Bloodborne Pathogens, First aid, CPR,Emergency preparedness and response plan, including all drills.
• Review of facility for confined spaces and entry of updates to program as required.
• Recertification of powered industrial truck driversfor employees and contractors.
• Respond for all mandates issued by the Global Environmental, Health and Safety Manager and to all safety mandates as issued by corporate.
• Participate in all conference calls on Safety, and any follow up as required.
• Achieve corporate targets and objectives for EHS and establish internal goals.
• Subcontractor and Contractor environmental, health and safety training and assessments.
• Machine assessments for new release, repair and rebuilt equipment and conduct annual machine assessments on facility equipment. Review layouts, plant movement of equipment and process changes for environmental, health and safety issues.
• Order and the maintenance of first aid kids, first responder kits, eyewash stations, fire blankets and any other supplies related to environmental, health and safety.
• Keeps managers and employees alert to environmental, health and safety hazards such as working with toxic fumes, dangerous chemicals, hazardous substances, unsafe equipment, or any condition that may cause ill health or injury.
• Responsible for ergonomic solutions for the facility employees.
• Responsible for the maintenance and documentation of programs and procedures for Environmental Health and Safety Management Systems.
• Compiles data and analyzes past and current year safety/EHS requirements to assist in preparation of annual budget and to justify funds requested.
• Confers with vendors to determine specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications for environmental, health, safety and quality standards.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints, drawings, models, and other specifications to obtain data.
• Prepares graphs or charts of data or enters data into computer for analysis.Prepares reports and memorandums.
• Conduct FM-Tips for environmental, safety and health incidents and follow-up and verification on all corrective and preventative actions.
• Maintains the OSHA documentation and recordkeeping for the 300 log. Records all safety incidents from supervisor log and required environmental data into the Global EHS Reporting Portal.
• Participates in External Audits and carries out assigned internal audits, following through on non-compliance relating to those audits for the Environmental, Health and Safety Management System with the completion of corrective actions from audit findings.
• A knowledge of 5S principles and systems.
• Support and implement 5S principles and practice
• Daily attendance and update in a management metrics meeting
• All other responsibilities as assigned
• Must be able to work independen

III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education and/or Experiences

• Four (4) year degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, environmental discipline or equivalent; Relevant advanced degree preferred
• 3+ years of experience with an emphasis in environmental, health and safety program management and employee training.

1. Requirements/Skills

• Must have clear communication and writing skills in English.
• Proficiency to convey information at multiple levels of the organization
• Ability to travel a minimum of 0% of the time with up to 10% travel to designated areas.
• Strong team-building skills
  
  
  
  • Strong organizational skills including ability to manage large number of disparate projects and to track projects through completion
  • Working knowledge of cross-functional EHS disciplines
  • Adept at development and utilization of software solutions
  • Understanding of manufacturing technologies and processes
  • Ability to demonstrate managerial courage (e.g., managing varied interests representing potential conflicts)
  • Ability to lead and support cross-functional process improvement teams
  • Professional certification preferred (Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, or country equivalent).
  • Proficiency in local languages preferred
  
  
  
  

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