Description
Acara Solutions is looking for an EHS Engineer for one of our clients in Milpitas, CA .
- 12+month contract (possible direct)
- $50-$65/hr based on experience
- Flexible schedule
POSITION SUMMARY:
Executes and facilitates Client's environmental health and safety program portfolio for multiple locations with the goal of eliminating injuries and incidents, preventing property loss, and minimizing impact to human health and the environment. Responsible for EHS at multiple Client facilities and travel is required. Responsible for employee awareness programs, training, and overall compliance. Provides and coordinates audits and hazard assessments for compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, and other relevant requirements. Works under minimal supervision.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead planning, establishing, implementing, and maintaining of occupational health, safety, and environmental programs. Ensure that Client complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and standards.
- Lead safety-forward culture changes.
- Respond as a leader to emergencies and incidents.
- Champion safety and chair safety committees at a facility level.
- Coordinate and conduct site safety inspections and audits. Identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices in the workplace and implement corrective actions.
- Perform hazard assessments including job hazard assessments and audits with business leaders and prepare comprehensive recommendations for corrective action to eliminate or minimize potential hazards.
- Assist business partners with reporting incidents and near misses. Lead incident investigations and recommend corrective actions.
- Steward and facilitate emergency action plans.
- Other duties as assigned from Corporate EHS.
Job Requirements
Required Skills / Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years' experience in related fields such as safety, industrial hygiene, environmental compliance, and hazardous waste management.
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Physical Sciences, or Engineering.
- Experience in manufacturing or R&D engineering labs.
Preferred Skills / Qualifications:
- Experience managing electrical safety program.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) credentials.
- Master's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Physical Sciences, or Engineering.
- EMT or other first-responder training.
Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.