Environmental Engineer

Smp Automotive; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SMP Automotive in Cottondale, AL is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety Engineer to help maintain a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible facility. The role supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS programs across production and other departments.

The EHS Engineer will assist with regulatory compliance, environmental activities, incident investigations, EHS training, inspections, reporting, hazardous waste management, and corrective actions to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EHS or related field.
• Two or more years' EHS experience in manufacturing or industrial settings preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA/EPA regulations and environmental requirements.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• DOT and RCRA knowledge preferred.
• ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS programs.
• Assist with regulatory compliance, environmental activities, and incident investigations.
• Provide EHS training, inspections, reporting, and hazardous waste management.
• Identify EHS risks and support corrective actions with plant leadership.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Safety Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Occupational Safety, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

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Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Engineer

Cottondale, AL, US

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• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Safety Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Occupational Safety, or a related field.
• Two or more years of EHS experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations and applicable environmental requirements.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Knowledge of DOT and RCRA requirements preferred.
• Experience with ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 preferred.

• Strong working knowledge of Environmental, Health and Safety regulations and requirements.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare regulatory and internal reports.
• Ability to identify EHS risks and support effective corrective actions.

Objective of the position

The EHS Engineer will support the Environmental, Health and Safety department in maintaining a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible facility. The position will support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS programs while providing technical and operational support to production and other departments. The EHS Engineer will assist with regulatory compliance, environmental activities, incident investigations, EHS training, inspections, reporting, hazardous waste management, and corrective actions to ensure company requirements and applicable regulatory standards are maintained.

Special responsibility

• Serve as a resource to employees, supervisors, and management regarding EHS requirements and practices.
• Support the accurate and timely completion of EHS documentation, records, inspections, and regulatory reporting.
• Promote employee awareness and accountability regarding EHS requirements.
• Support continuous improvement activities related to environmental compliance, workplace safety, and EHS performance.
• Maintain awareness of regulatory changes and communicate applicable requirements to the EHS Manager and affected departments.

ISO activities

• Ensure that the ISO system(s) are established, implemented and maintained
• Ensure that the ISO system(s) conform to the requirements of the standard
• Implement action plans to continually improve performance
• Report on the performance of the ISO system to top management at determined intervals

Decision-making authority

• Identify and communicate unsafe conditions, environmental concerns, and potential regulatory compliance issues.
• Recommend corrective and preventive actions related to EHS concerns.
• Escalate significant EHS concerns to the EHS Manager and appropriate plant leadership.
• Support the implementation of EHS corrective actions within assigned areas of responsibility.

Signatory authority

• i.A. (under the authority of the EHS Manager and/or designated Plant Management representative)

The EHS Engineer may prepare, review, and sign routine EHS documentation and reports within the scope of assigned responsibilities when authorized by the EHS Manager or designated Plant Management representative. Regulatory submissions, permits, certifications, or other documents requiring a designated Responsible Official or legally authorized representative shall be signed only by the individual holding the applicable authority.

Information systems

Requirement for information

• OSHA, EPA, DOT, RCRA, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• EHS policies, procedures, programs, and training requirements.
• EHS inspection, incident, corrective action, and compliance information.
• Environmental and sustainability performance information.
• Regulatory reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

Delivery of information

• EHS reports and presentations.
• Regulatory and compliance documentation.
• EHS training and employee communications.
• EHS performance information provided to management, corporate, and applicable regulatory agencies.

Other remarks

• The position requires regular interaction with employees, supervisors, managers, and other departments throughout the facility.
• The position may be required to support EHS activities across applicable plant facilities and operations.
• The position is expected to maintain confidentiality, accuracy, and integrity of EHS records and information.