Env., Health, and Safety Engineer jobs in Iowa

Job Title: Engineer (14235469)

Duration: 12 months

Location: USCED00001 3700 SW 6th St Cedar Rapids IA 52404

Pay range: $25-$35/hour

Job Title: Safety Engineer - Contracted

Work Hours: 7am 4pm (hours subject to flexibility on start and end time based on company need)

Local Candidates Only - In person interviews will be requested.

Duration: Anticipated for up to 1 year. At present, the position is a temporary role. However, we are optimistic about the potential for it to evolve into a full-time position, pending a demonstration of the valuable contributions and the evident need for additional resource in the role.

What will a candidate get to do in this position?

Primary Focus:

• Lead activities to implement engineering controls to improve air quality.
• Interface with employees on implementation of engineering and administrative controls
• Perform job hazard analysis to identify loss potential of our systems and processes as well as recommending appropriate corrective actions.
• Train associates, supervisors, and other employees in the areas of general safety and environmental awareness, specific program requirements and specific job requirements. Work with SH&E Manager to create training programs.
• Conduct safety and environmental audits and inspections.
• Promote a SAFE First Culture

Secondary Focus (as time allows):

• Assist SH&E Manager to ensure the facility maintains compliance with safety and environmental programs, regulations, and company policy.
• Work with SH&E Manager to review location standards, policies, and practices as necessary to assure they are current and in concert with company and/or regulatory requirements, making revisions as necessary.
• Work with site ergonomic specialist on ergonomic assessments and improvements.
• Participate in site safety committee.
• Lead job safety analysis and hazard assessments.
• Work with SH&E Manager on accident investigations and reporting.
• Complete monthly training on safety and environmental topics.
• Promote a culture of zero incidents and strong value on our human resources.
• Assist SH&E Manager with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations.
• Familiar with job safety analysis process.
• Self-motivated, confident professional that wants to join a team environment in a company with a strong safety and sustainable development culture.
• Embraces a culture of continuous improvement and strives to always exceed expectations. Will help drive the culture that every incident is avoidable and being proactive in detecting and eliminating risk is everyone s responsibility.
• Passionate about sustainable development and will help drive the team to continuously reduce the consumption of resources and the environmental impact of the operation.
• Embraces the role of subject matter expert / mentor to the organization and be passionate about educating the overall team on safety, health and environmental aspects.
• Ability to manage projects with on time delivery.
• Minor schedule flexibility.
• Accident investigation experience.
• Ability to lead and influence in a matrixed organization through developing good working relationships and holding others accountable.
• Bachelor s degree from accredited institution.
• Minimum 1-3 years experience in safety & environmental or engineering role.
• Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft office and general databases/web based applications.
• Knowledge of ISO 14000 & ISO 45001.