Staff EHS Engineer

We are seeking a Staff EHS Engineer to join our team in Bloomfield, Connecticut where CO2 and Fiber Lasers are developed and produced. The Ideal candidate will have a strong background in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) in a manufacturing setting. This position will be responsible for designing, implementing, documenting, and maintaining our EHS and laser programs.  This role will support the safety programs at our manufacturing facility in Bloomfield, Connecticut.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

EHS Training

• Lead efforts for planning site EHS training for employees, contractors, and other visitors
  • Implement & manage the company’s  learning management system (LMS) and training matrices
  • Maintenance of PowerPoints, and other training materials  
  • Ensure EHS training is completed, including written feedback by participants
  • EHS training records maintained for easy access
• Lead Emergency Medical Response Team and coordinate training at the site for CPR, AED, First Aid

Environmental Activities

• Ensure timely submission and renewal of all required environmental permit applications and 
• Complete environmental calculations as needed.
• Lead environmental inspections and audits
• Ensure all local, state and federal environmental reporting requirements are met
• Coordinate and conduct any required environmental sampling
• Prepare and submit environmental reports including, but not limited to, Tier II, TRI, emissions reporting and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) data and safety scorecards

EHS Committee Activities

• Lead/support site EHS Safety Committee
• Conduct JSA’s, incident investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Drive completion of the safety observations and corrective actions

Other EHS Activities

• Manage SDS program including program for approving new chemicals to site
• Lead Medical Surveillance efforts for the site, as required
• 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 tasks, programs and projects within the site
• Follow-up and manage on employee EHS Concerns and Near Miss events received verbally or through the sites notification system
• Lead the review and updating of site EHS programs, guidelines and procedures to ensure they are compliant with both Corporate, State, local and Federal guidelines
• Attend meetings or 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 waste programs, including hazardous, non-hazardous, Universal waste and recycling programs
• Serve as Laser Safety Officer and oversee Laser Safety Program
• Ensure monthly audits are completed for general and laser safety
• Perform other projects as assigned 

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental safety, Occupational Safety and Health, or related field desired; equivalent experience considered
• 3+ years EHS experience required – (2 years laser safety experience is a plus)
• Semiconductor or laser related industry experience in engineering, manufacturing, or manufacturing engineering preferred 
• Knowledge of cleanroom environments, tool installation and hookups
• Knowledge of regulations under OSHA, DOT, RCRA and LEAN principles 
• Certified trainer in EHS topics, including but not limited to First Aid/CPR, Forklift Operations Certification, Emergency Response, Fire Safety, is a plus