Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (Quality)

Alfa Laval Corporate AB; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company dedicated to making a positive impact on society by developing world-leading technologies in energy, food, water, and shipping. In this role as a QHSE Engineer, you will support the maintenance and development of quality and safety management systems, ensuring compliance with relevant standards. Your expertise will be crucial in driving continuous improvement initiatives and enhancing sustainability efforts. This position offers a collaborative environment where your contributions will be valued, and you will have the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally in a dynamic workplace.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in a similar QHSE role.
• Strong knowledge of ISO standards and quality tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ISO implementation at the Richmond factory.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for sustainability targets.
• Conduct process and internal audits of the Quality Management System.

Skills

Engineering background

ISO14001 knowledge

Six Sigma experience

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

Job description

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers, and society. Together, we’re pioneering solutions for the future and unlocking the potential of resources. We challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in energy, food, water, and shipping.

Our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth foster an innovative, open spirit that drives personal and professional development. As we work towards a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.

About the job…

The QHSE Engineer supports maintaining and developing Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment management systems according to relevant standards. The role involves assessing and ensuring compliance with QHSE legislation, corporate policies, directives, and standards.

This is an onsite position located in Richmond, VA.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate ISO14001/ISO14064/ISO14067/ISO50001 implementation at the BHE Richmond factory.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives with the local organization to meet corporate and BFB sustainability targets.
• Contribute to developing QHSE and sustainability management systems, focusing on audits, KPIs, training, SOPs, and improvement projects.
• Coordinate QHSE and quality customer requests.
• Serve as the reference person for Framework at BHE Richmond.
• Oversee document control activities to ensure compliance and quality during manufacturing.
• Perform process and internal audits of the Quality Management System and monitor effectiveness.
• Ensure daily compliance with ASME requirements regarding documentation, load, certificates, etc.

What you know:

• Engineering or Science background (e.g., Environmental, Industrial, Mechanical).
• Certification or knowledge of ISO14001/ISO14062/ISO14067/ISO50001 standards.
• Preferably Six Sigma experience at any belt level with knowledge of quality tools.
• Relevant experience in an international or complex organization.
• Approximately 2-4 years of experience in a similar role.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

We value diversity, inclusion, and equity in our recruitment. We utilize Pymetrics assessments to gain behavioral insights, and applicants will be invited to participate in assessment games upon applying.

What’s in it for you?

At Alfa Laval, we consider a wide range of factors to determine your total compensation, including market data, your background, skills, and experience. The typical salary range for this role is $80,000 to $100,000.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and dynamic workplace that values different perspectives. While we welcome applicants globally, this role prioritizes candidates residing in or with an established presence in the USA.

Alfa Laval is an equal opportunity employer, making employment decisions based on qualifications and merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.