Senior Environmental Health & Safety Engineer
Devens, MA
Corporate Operations – Environmental Health, Safety, and Security /
Full-time /
On-site
We are seeking a Senior Environmental Health & Safety Engineer to join our growing team. As a key member of our EHS team, this site-based role will champion environmental, health and safety initiatives at our Devens, Massachusetts campus.
This team member will:
- Support EHSS leadership in the development of a comprehensive EHSS strategy
- Support production and research & development teams in hazard identification and mitigation efforts to enable safe and productive work
- Work closely with test engineers and production teams to perform detailed safety reviews of complex hazardous operations (Test Readiness Reviews) to ensure safe execution
- Lead or assist in incident investigations including immediate mitigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action development and closure
- Provide guidance and interpretation on relevant OSHA standards, life safety codes and standards, safety systems, and risk assessment tools
- Develop standards, programs, procedures, and training for assigned topics, including:
- o Machine Guarding/Safety
- o PPE
- o Hoisting and Rigging
- o Control of hazardous Energy
- o Work at Height
- o Cryogenics
- o Compressed Gases
- o Powered Industrial Trucks
- Develop other EHSS standards, programs, procedures, and training as assigned
- Develop, implement, and support environmental programs as assigned
- Monitor employee exposure to physical and chemical hazards to identify and correct hazards and ensure compliance
- Routinely assess facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct hazards and ensure compliance
- Develop, implement, and maintain safety contingency plans (fires, spills, etc.)
- Lead investigation of injuries/illnesses and other EHSS-related incidents; assist contractors in the management and analyses of injuries/illnesses and other incidents, including near misses, that occur on site
- Lead audit and assurance activities to verify the effectiveness of EHSS-related programs (i.e., Permit to Work, Control of Hazardous Energy, Work at Height, Critical Lifts)
The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental, Safety & Health or a related technical field
- 8+ years of progressive experience in a safety role in a high-risk industry
- Working knowledge of occupational safety and health regulations applicable to production and research and development activities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
- Strong written and verbal communication skills required
- Strong facilitation skills and ability to work from a position of credible influence based on health and safety knowledge versus a position of authority
- Record of continual improvement of safety programs, practices, and procedures
Additional preferred experience and/or qualifications:
- Relevant professional certification (e.g., CSP, CIH, or equivalent)
- Advanced degree in in Safety & Health or related technical field
- Advanced skills in electrical safety including high voltage and power plant design
- Working knowledge of energy-based hazard recognition principles and Human and Organizational Performance (HOP)
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
- Perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
- Willingness to travel and work extended/irregular hours to support mission critical activities
- Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics
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