EHS Engineer

Focused on the electrical, network infrastructure and HVAC markets, NSI continues to outpace the industry in unprecedented growth. We are all about Making Connections, and we know our future success depends on the collective talents and experiences of our people and their ability to come together for our customers and communities. With locations across North America, NSI has the size and breadth to provide opportunities to grow and develop. If you're looking for a dynamic, fast-paced and growing workplace to continuously learn and thrive, we want to hear from you!
Position: EHS Engineer
Location: Stratford, CT

• Job functions:
• This position will ensure the manufacturing locations at Stratford, CT comply with all applicable environmental, health, and safety (EHS) requirements.
• The EHS Engineer will provide EHS compliance support and guidance to the site operations including engineering, manufacturing, and non-manufacturing.
• This individual will be an integral part of the manufacturing operations located in Fairfield county. This EHS function will collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary teams to monitor or establish the necessary programs to ensure excellent overall results in environment, health, safety, and sustainability.
• Envisioned that this individual will promote the importance of a strong environment, health, and safety culture by providing bilingual training and establishing/directing EHS programs.
• Ensure employees and operations maintain compliance with all EHS regulations; and support the review and react to any changes to laws and regulations that impact on the organization or as directed by the corporate EHS manager.
• Assist in maintaining appropriate metrics, evaluate data trending, and provide data input to management reviews, with a view to continuous improvement and enhancement of EHS performance.
• Ability to readily assist and support site operations including weekends as needed or as directed.
• Assist with the implementation and enforcement of EHS policies, practices, guidelines, and procedures.
• Identify site-specific requirements for each area and participate in the development of related programs and policies.
• Assist in developing bilingual training programs and conduct training to comply with regulatory corporate EHS initiatives as directed by the Corporate EHS Manager.
• Coordinate incident/accident investigation process including root cause analysis and ensure corrective actions are complete and adhered to so there is no reoccurrence.
• Conduct environment, health and safety audits and risk assessments including development of JHA's
• Participate during external EHS compliance audits and loss prevention audits.
• Coordinate the completion of all corrective actions with site personnel resulting from risk assessments, compliance audits or loss prevention audits
• Assist during the required permitting submissions for air, water, waste, and land jurisdictional requirements as they pertain to the USEPA, CTDEP, ELUR and other local regulatory agencies
• Serve as backup point of contact for governmental inquiries relating to EHS.
• Actively participate in site's safety and health committees and provide guidance and direction.
• Participate in the site's Continuous Improvement/Lean/6S activities

Requirements:

• The candidate should be bilingual in English and Spanish and be able to read and write in both professionally.
• Possess detailed knowledge and practical application of the environmental, health and safety regulations in both the Federal and state of Connecticut is required.
• B. S. Degree in Environment, Health, and Safety Management, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science or equivalent or related field required.
• Minimum 4-6 years of experience in an environment, health, and safety position, with experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the electrical parts machinery and assembly industry.
• Certifications in Adult First Aid/CPR and AED certification is a plus,
• Must demonstrate the ability and willingness to successfully work independently and communicate effectively with corporate EHS Manger as well senior site management.
• Possess a comprehensive knowledge of the environment, health and safety guidelines and regulations, a good working knowledge of health and safety engineering.
• Ability to understand and apply Federal, State, and local regulations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Strong computer skills, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CAD ability is a plus.
• Must have ability to communicate through all levels of the organization.

Salary: $104,000 - $120,000
NSI Industries maintains a drug-free workplace and requires all employees to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
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