Environmental Health Safety Engineer

A nationwide medical device manufacturing client is hiring an EHS Engineer, onsite in Canaan, CT. This EHS Engineer will be the technical Subject Matter Expert for the sites Environmental Health and Safety compliance and maturity. This engineer researches and understands applicable norms, permits, and standards and integrates them into the site’s work processes and practices. This individual either supports or leads sustainability projects across the site. The Environmental, Health, and Safety Engineer assists in maintaining the site’s ISO 14001 certification by ensuring the site is always audit ready. Due to the current site concerns, we'd love to see candidates with machine shop or construction safety experience!

Education and Experience :

• Minimum of 2 years experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading EHS projects and teams, preferred.
• Has or willing to work towards, an auditing certification.
• Demonstrate understanding of federal and state safety and environmental laws.
• Ability to identify and evaluate workplace hazards and environmental issues.
• Ability to build business partnerships across and between functional groups.
• Ability to accept and respond to changes and challenges in a positive manner.
• Demonstrated capability to analyze problems and provide accurate solutions.
• Critical thinking skills and the ability to constructively resolve conflicts.
• High energy and passion for excellence, adaptability, resilience, and taking action.
• Self-directed and comfortable working in a matrixed organization.
• Knowledge of standard computer programs and databases (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Job Responsibilities :

Salary of $100,000 - $115,000 annually + 5% Annual Bonus