EHS Engineer

Metal Technologies; Ravenna (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Metal Technologies in Michigan is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) professional to lead plant safety, health and environmental programs. You will partner with operations to reduce risk, ensure compliance, and sustain a culture of safety.

The role requires 1-3 years of experience in heavy industrial safety, a degree in safety or environmental science, and the ability to train staff, perform audits, manage inspections, and respond to emergencies.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated problem solving, critical thinking and project management skills.
• Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Leads plant EHS management.
• Helps ensure compliance with state and federal safety, health, and environmental regulations as well as MTI programs and operating procedures.
• Performs workplace assessments and proposes improvements to reduce risk.
• Delivers effective training to meet safety and environmental requirements.
• Manages the medical surveillance and qualification process.
• Carries out stormwater and non-contact cooling water inspections and recordkeeping.
• Ensures adherence to site specific environmental requirements (SWPPP, SPCC, APCP, EMS).
• Functions as contact point for routine plant environmental issues.
• Manages response to spills and other emergencies.
• Establishes a trusting, psychologically safe relationship with managers, supervisors, and hourly workforce.

Skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Multitask management

Independent work

Education

Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, or related

Job description

Who We Are

Metal Technologies is a premier metal casting company that uses modern technology and a highly productive workforce to produce the best quality product. Since 1997, we have been a privately held, family-owned company. Metal Technologies produces high quality gray iron, ductile iron, austempered ductile and value-added machining for a variety of industries. Each foundry has unique processes and capabilities that complement specific product families and specifications. As a growing company, Metal Technologies offers a wide range of challenging and exciting career opportunities. If you are looking for a progressive company that promotes and rewards individual achievement, consider applying for a position with us.

MTI is committed to building and maintaining a culture of excellence through an adherence to our values:

• Faith.We honor God in everything we do.
• Family. We are family.
• Spirit.We can do this.
• Vision.We create opportunity.
• Rigor.We focus on process.

Who We Are

Metal Technologies is a premier metal casting company that uses modern technology and a highly productive workforce to produce the best quality product. Since 1997, we have been a privately held, family-owned company. Metal Technologies produces high quality gray iron, ductile iron, austempered ductile and value-added machining for a variety of industries. Each foundry has unique processes and capabilities that complement specific product families and specifications. As a growing company, Metal Technologies offers a wide range of challenging and exciting career opportunities. If you are looking for a progressive company that promotes and rewards individual achievement, consider applying for a position with us.

MTI is committed to building and maintaining a culture of excellence through an adherence to our values:

• Faith.We honor God in everything we do.
• Family. We are family.
• Spirit.We can do this.
• Grit.We enjoy getting our hands dirty.
• Vision.We create opportunity.
• Rigor.We focus on process.

We offer a diverse and inclusive variety of benefits. At MTI we believe that taking care of our employees means to ensure that they can live healthy balanced lives which results in better work performance

General Summary

Works with local plant staff to carry out or coordinate safety and environmental activities in the plant.

Principle Duties And Responsibilities

• Leads plant EHS management.
• Helps to ensure compliance with state and federal safety, health, and environmental regulations as well as MTI programs and operating procedures.
• Perform workplace assessments and propose improvements to reduce risk.
• Delivers effective training to meet safety and environmental requirements.
• Manages the medical surveillance and qualification process.
• Carries out stormwater and non-contact cooling water inspections and recordkeeping.
• Ensures adherence to site specific environmental requirements (SWPPP, SPCC, APCP, EMS)
• Functions as contact point for routine plant environmental issues
• Manages response to spills and other emergencies.
• Establishes a trusting, psychologically safe relationships with managers, supervisors, and the hourly workforce.

Knowledge, Skill, And Ability Requirements

• Demonstrated skills in problem solving, critical thinking, and project management.
• Excellent understanding of applicable state and federal EHS regulations.
• Ability to identify and facilitate process improvement projects.
• Ability to manage the incident learning process.
• Knowledge of industrial hazard recognition and risk reduction measures
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with team members, management, and support functions within the company.
• Working knowledge of:

• Machine guarding
• Conservation
• Confined Spaces
• Incident Investigation
• Clean Water Act
• Clean Air Act
• Hazard Communication
• Lockout
• OSHA Recordkeeping
• Ergonomics
• RCRA
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Desire to learn and understand plant manufacturing processes.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Working Conditions

• 50% office, 50% plant floor.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• 1-3 years’ experience with safety and environmental programs in a heavy industrial environment.
• Co-op or intern experience may be considered.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.