EHS Engineer: Plant Safety & Compliance Leader

Modineer Company; Niles (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Modineer Company seeks an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Engineer at our Niles, MI location to lead safety programs across all plants. The role reports to the Business Unit Leader of the specified plant and requires EXEMPT status with a Monday–Friday schedule.

The candidate will coach shop-floor staff, perform root-cause analyses, develop SOPs/JHAs, and coordinate OSHA/EPA compliance, audits, and training. Expect travel to MI, IN, MO as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health, or related technical field is preferred.
• 3 years of experience implementing and administering safety programs in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Certifications such as CSP or OSHA 1910 General Industry 10-30-hour are preferred.
• Strong technology skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, Plex, etc.)
• Ability to lead and influence others to achieve EHS targets in a diverse work environment.

Responsibilities

• Actively coach salaried and hourly employees on expected and acceptable Safety behaviors and activities on the shop floor to reduce and/or eliminate incidents and accidents.
• Encourage employees to look out for one another and to point out unsafe conditions or actions to each other and the EHS Engineer.
• Utilize hierarchy of controls to eliminate hazards and reduce risks in the plant(s).
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers, Manufacturing Managers, and Maintenance Technicians to identify and track engineered safety solutions to eliminate unsafe conditions.
• Conduct accident and incident investigations. Provide hands-on guidance to plant supervisors regarding accident reporting.
• Complete Root Cause Analysis of accidents and incidents to prevent re-occurrences and drive corrective actions.
• Develop SOPs, JHA/JSA.
• File accident claims with Workers Comp carrier.
• Oversee Lite Duty return-to-work program. Interact with Occupational Health Clinic, injured worker, supervisor, and Workers Comp claims adjuster to facilitate work within restrictions.
• Maintain compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, and other Environmental, Health, and Safety regulations.
• Identify OSHA or other regulatory-required employee training; coordinate or conduct required employee training.
• Maintain all OSHA-required written programs; emergency action plans, SDS, etc.

Skills

Leadership & influence

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health or related field

Tools

Excel

Plex

Outlook

Job description

Modineer Company seeks an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Engineer at our Niles, MI location to lead safety programs across all plants. The role reports to the Business Unit Leader of the specified plant and requires EXEMPT status with a Monday–Friday schedule.

The candidate will coach shop-floor staff, perform root-cause analyses, develop SOPs/JHAs, and coordinate OSHA/EPA compliance, audits, and training. Expect travel to MI, IN, MO as needed.