Sr. Environmental Health and Safety Engineer
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Job Description:
Job Title
Environmental Health and Safety Engineer
Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World
Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.
This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.
The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As an Environmental Health and Safety Engineer you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:
Leading EHS programs, emphasis on environmental planning to maintain compliance to all applicable environmental standards and regulations, and conformance to all 3M environmental, health and safety expectations.
Interpreting and rationalizing federal, state and local environmental standards for applicability and implementation at the site.
Completing and/or reviewing and submitting applicable permits and reports.
Leading environmental performance improvement projects.
Assessing new and changing processes, equipment and chemistry.
Interacting with internal auditors and regulatory agencies.
Serve as site environmental expert on environmental projects and communicating project status.
Participating in or leading initiatives aimed at enhancing EHS culture, behaviors, and
accountability within all levels of the workforce.
Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following
qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a science, engineering, environmental, health or safety discipline from an accredited institution (completed and verified prior to start).
Five (5) or more years of experience working in an environmental, health or safety role in a manufacturing environment.
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
Master’s degree or higher in a science, engineering, environmental, health or safety discipline from an accredited institution.
Eight (8) or more years of experience working in an environmental, health or safety role in a manufacturing environment.
Professional certification(s) primarily being Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP), Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
Strong project management skills and ability to set objectives and deliver results.
Experience implementing comprehensive EHS management systems.
Strong communication skills (oral, written and presentation).
Work location: Alexandria, MN
Travel: May include up to 10% domestic
Relocation: May be Authorized
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
Supporting Your Well-being
3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.
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