EHS System and Audit Program Engineer

Canadian Solar Inc.; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CS Power Systems in Jeffersonville, Indiana, seeks an EHS System & Audit Program Engineer to develop, manage, and validate the plant EHS management systems, programs, procedures, and audits. You will implement safety management and audit programs while supporting performance tracking through data analysis.

Responsibilities include creating and maintaining EHS documents, leading audits, and coordinating corrective actions with cross-functional teams to meet regulatory and internal standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant safety/environment field.
• 5–7 years of experience in EHS systems and audits.
• Strong understanding of EHS management systems and compliance.
• Strong technical writing and document standardization skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a sound Safety Management System and EHS programs.
• Monitor and improve site-wide EHS document control system, including policies, programs, procedures, SOPs, manuals, and records.
• Establish and maintain centralized document repositories (e.g. SharePoint or DMS platforms).
• Translate technical inputs (engineering, operations, P&IDs) into usable field procedures.
• Support implementation of structured PSM, ISO-aligned frameworks, internal standards.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Operations and Maintenance) to ensure the effectiveness of programs and systems.
• Drive continuous improvement of document workflows and system efficiency.
• Develop and maintain EHS data tracking systems and dashboards.
• Analyze trends to support risk identification and performance improvement initiatives.
• Ensure data consistency, accuracy, and traceability.
• Support development of training materials related to procedures and systems.
• Develop and manage the facility’s EHS audits and assessment programs.
• Plan, schedule, and lead EHS compliance audits.
• Prepare clear, concise audit reports indentifying gaps and operational risks, and develop corrective action plans.
• Work with site and functional leaders to develop and implement corrective and preventive action plans.
• Support regulatory inspections, customer audits and third party certifications.

Skills

EHS management systems

Audits

Technical writing

Document control

ISO standards

Safety programs

PPE awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or related field

Tools

EHS audit software

Job description

At CS Power Systems, we're on a mission to transform lives by delivering clean, solar-powered electricity to millions worldwide—and we're just getting started. As a cutting-edge division of Canadian Solar, a global leader founded in 2001, we stand at the forefront of manufacturing high-performance solar panels, inverters, and advanced energy storage solutions. In this fast-growing, high-impact industry, our deep commitment to sustainability drives everything we do, creating innovative technologies that power a brighter, greener future.

Across Canadian Solar's powerful ecosystem—including CS Power Systems, CSPowerTech, e-STORAGE, Recurrent Energy, MSS, and CSI Solar,we're deeply invested in our people's success. If you're passionate about renewable energy and want to "Make the Difference" by building a lasting positive impact on the planet and communities everywhere, join us at CS Power Systems—where your talent can help shape the clean energy revolution.

Company Summary

CS Powertech is a vertically-integrated manufacturer of ingots, wafers, cells, solar modules (panels) and custom-designed solar power applications. CS Powertech delivers solar power products of uncompromising quality to customers worldwide. CS Powertech’s world class team of professionals works closely with our customers to provide them with solutions for all their solar needs. For more information on the company, please visit www.canadian-solar.com.

Position Title

EHS System & Audit Program Engineer

Department

EHS

Reports To

EHS Manager

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana

The Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) System & Audit Program Engineer is responsible for developing, managing and validating the manufacturng plant EHS management systems, programs, procedues and audits. This position will be responsible for developing and implementing safety management system and audit programs, while also supporting EHS performance tracking through structured data analysis and performance.

Responsibilities

EHS System Management

• Develop and implement a sound Safety Management System and EHS programs.
• Monitor and improve site-wide EHS document control system, including policies, programs, procedures, SOPs, manuals, and records
• Establish and maintain centralized document repositories (e.g. SharePoint or DMS platforms)
• Translate technical inputs (engineering, operations, P&IDs) into usable field procedures
• Support implementation of structured PSM, ISO-aligned frameworks, internal standards.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Operations and Maintenance) to ensure the effectiveness of programs and systems.
• Drive continuous improvement of document workflows and system efficiency
• Develop and maintain EHS data tracking systems and dashboards
• Analyze trends to support risk identification and performance improvement initiatives
• Ensure data consistency, accuracy, and traceability
• Support development of training materials related to procedures and systems

Audit Programs and Readiness

• Develop and manage the facility’s EHS audits and assessment programs.
• Plan, schedule, and lead EHS compliance audits
• Prepare clear, concise audit reports indentifying gaps and operational risks, and develop corrective action plans.
• Work with site and functional leaders to develop and implement corrective and preventive action plans.
• Support regulatory inspections, customer audits and third party certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 5 – 7 years of experience in EHS systems, including significant experience conducting or managing EHS audits.
• Strong understanding of EHS management systems and compliance assurance.
• Strong technical writing and document standardization skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent
• Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems
• Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor certification
• Experience in manufacturing, chemical processing, energy, construction or other high-risk industrial environment
• Experience implementing EHS audit software or compliance management systems.

Working Conditions

• Primarily industrial manufacturing facility environment
• Will require wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Hazardous materials environment.

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