Env., Health, and Safety Engineer jobs in Parkersburg, WV

MorningStar Recruitment’s client is a GLOBAL COMPANY whose focus is metals manufacturing.   They are seeking an experienced EHS Engineer!

All candidates must be US CITIZENS OR PERMANENT RESIDENTS.

The location is just outside of MILLWOOD WEST VIRGINIA—OUR CLIENT OFFERS ONE OF THE BEST RELOCATION PACKAGES OUT THERE!

If you are looking for that next career move that will challenge you while providing an energizing environment for you, please read on.

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Maintain health, safety and environmental measures to ensure compliance with company Health and Safety Programs. Coordinate health and safety initiatives, projects, corrective actions, and incident investigations. Position will work closely with environmental, manufacturing, quality and purchasing personnel as well as outside vendors.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Recommend changes to safety policies and work practices to increase awareness and reduce exposure risk.  Develop new and revised programs (LOTO, Hazard Communication, Emergency Response, Fall Protection, Respiratory Protection, Hearing Conservation, etc.) to address hazards, prevent accidents, and ensure compliance with local, state and Federal regulations (OSHA 1910, PA L&I, DEP, etc.).
Support departmental goals and provide back-up coverage in the absence of the HSE Manager.
Recognize, evaluate and provide solutions to health, safety & environmental opportunities and concerns.
Manage employee training (orientation, safety, environmental, and maintenance).  
Prepare reports and records promptly.  Keep management, associates and all functionally related departments informed of significant developments.  Plan and schedule work so that it can be performed efficiently and safely.
Conduct periodic safety audits / assessments.  Report findings.  Take action to address findings.
Participate in incident investigations and issue safety corrective actions as necessary.
Manage Gensuite tracking software, track the status of corrective actions, follow-up, and issue reports as necessary.
Lead / participate on the COMPANY Safety teams. (Safety Committees, ERT)
Conduct / coordinate health & safety portion of new employee orientation training. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health/Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering or related field. 

Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in an industrial environment

Prefer metals industry experience
Ability to focus on details and understand the overall impact of events and decisions.
Ability to travel to other facilities.
Ability to work a flexible schedule with weekend and/or back shift hours as required.
Strong organizational and communication skills. Good writing skills.
Demonstrated competency in the technical and training skills required to fulfill the position’s responsibilities.
Knowledge of and ability to identify potential safety hazards that exist .
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with personnel at all organizational levels.
Strong Computer Skills (database, word processing, spreadsheet, etc.).