SHE Engineer

Atlas Copco Group; New Hudson (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Copco Group in New Hudson, United States, seeks a SHE Engineer to lead safety, health, and environmental programs on-site. You will drive regulatory compliance, develop policies and training, and coordinate with the Safety Team to advance a strong safety culture.

You will establish KPIs, investigate incidents, and collaborate with authorities while maintaining ISO standards and safety practices across the plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Professional certifications preferred (CSP, CHMM, ASP).

Responsibilities

• Maintain ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and ISO 45001 Safety Management System.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Lead SHE committee meetings and track action items to closure.
• Develop and track KPIs; collect data for input into SHE metrics.
• Investigate site accidents, injuries, or near misses and implement corrective actions.
• Interface with regulatory authorities and coordinate regulatory reporting.
• Create SHE policies, programs, and training content.
• Lead safety improvements and reduce exposure to hazards.
• Stay up-to-date with current policies, regulations, and industry practices.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Emergency preparedness

Accident investigation

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline

Professional certifications (CSP, CHMM, ASP)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

The SHE Engineer manages, and improves Atlas Copco safety, health, and environmental programs. The SHE Engineer is considered to be a subject matter expert for all safety, health, and environmental aspects at Atlas Copco. You will report to the Senior SHEQ Engineer.

In your role, you will:

• Responsible for certification of Atlas Copco ISO 14001 Environmental Management System andISO 4501 0 Safety Management System
• Responsible for compliance with all safety, health and environmental regulations
• Support sustainability projects associated with reducing waste, energy consumption, water use, and CO2 emissions following Science Based Targets
• You will create SHE policies and programs, instructions, and training content.
• Lead SHE Committee meetings, maintains meeting minutes, assign/follow up on committee action items, and ensure closure to action items occurs promptly
• Lead improvement activities of the plant’s safety, health, and environmental performance
• Develop and track KPIs, and collect relevant data for input
• Lead investigations of New Hudson site accidents, injuries, or near misses to determine root causes and to implement preventive and corrective actions.
• Report or review findings from accident investigations, facilities inspections, or environmental testing to Safety Team and management staff
• Keep up to date about current policies, regulations, and industrial processes associated with operations.
• Interface with regulatory authorities (local, state or federal)
• Be the site security officer managing chemical vulnerability information.
• Recommend / implement safety features to reduce employees' exposure to chemical, physical, and other hazards, including documentation, training, and enforcement of PPE requirements.
• Ensure environmental and employee safety programs and training are up to date, maintained, and compliant with Federal/State laws
• Other related duties as directed by the Senior SHE Engineer.

To succeed, you will need

• Understanding of safety and environmental regulations in the U.S. including:
  • Stormwater
  • Waste management (RCRA)
  • Wastewater
  • Air permitting
  • SARA Title III Tier II
  • TRI Form R
  • MIOSHA / OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, etc.
• Ergonomics and physiology
• Emergency preparedness and recovery planning
• Accident and incident investigation
• Knowledge of ISO14001/45001 standards
• Strong project management and time management skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with all levels of the local organization
• Creative and practical problem solving skills
• High energy level and strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with all levels and functions
• PC skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint programs.

Required

EDUCATION OR QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree in a related discipline
• A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant EHS experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Professional certifications preferred (CSP, CHMM, ASP)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (AS APPLICABLE):

• Ability to move about the manufacturing facility
• Occasional local, national, and international travel may be required

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well-being

Job location

This role requires you to work on-site at our office in New Hudson, United States. You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, allowing you to engage directly with colleagues and leaders to foster a productive work environment.

Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we are uniting curious minds, and you could be one of them.

Information at a Glance

Atlas Copco delivers innovative products and solutions that help businesses grow and drive progress. Our portfolio spans compressed air and gas systems and treatment, vacuum solutions, industrial power tools, assembly systems, and power and flow solutions. We bring a commitment to long-term success built on expertise, reliable service, and uptime. When you level up to the Atlas Copco experience you enter a partnership based on quality, sustainability, and ease of collaboration. The technology we bring, and the decades of experience support the future-proofing of your business. Atlas Copco is a brand within Atlas Copco Group.

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