Sr. EHS Engineer
National Black MBA Association, Knoxville, TN, United States
Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Engineer – Process Safety Management
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Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a diversity of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.
This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.
The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
Actively supporting EHS Cultural Excellence through personal responsibility for safety, health, and environment, promoting a culture to address incidents, near-misses and potential hazards.
Applying scientific, engineering principles and behavioral based systems to drive EHS risk reduction efforts and compliance activities.
Taking primary ownership of plant EHS programs & training as assigned, with initial emphasis on Process Safety Management/Process Hazard Management, Machine Guarding/Machine Safety, and Confined Space Entry/Rescue.
Investigating workplace incidents and completing root cause analyses to determine appropriate corrective actions and conducting assessments of high hazard processes in order to reduce risk.
Completing internal and external EHS compliance reports and analyzing EHS data, reporting trends and recommending plans for correction of gaps.
Providing EHS input to address changes (e.g., equipment, process, organizational) in the site’s business plan through the plant Management of Change process.
Participating and/or leading portions of EHS self‑assessments and/or audits. Acting as a facility representative during agency inspections, including but not limited to OSHA, fire department, and county.
Providing EHS knowledge and services on existing and new programs; communicating project or program status and results to management.
Communicating effectively in written and oral forms with peers and others at varying levels within the organization. Presenting ideas well one on one, in small groups, and to larger audiences. Having the ability to convey the meaning and importance of EHS topics to non‑EHS personnel and to influence others to take appropriate action based on such information. Actively seeking to continually improve communication and presentation skills.
Providing technical assistance and guidance to plant by leading or assisting in safety committee teams and meetings, including EHS regulatory interpretations.
Providing EHS support in the design and installation of new or modified equipment, industrial automation, and management of change processes.
Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
Five (5) years’ experience with EHS programs and procedures within a private, public, government or military environment
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
Master’s degree or higher in a science, engineering, or environmental health and safety (EHS) discipline from an accredited institution
Experience in implementation of comprehensive EHS management systems
Experience with hazard and risk assessments and experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience with computer‑based EHS tools for EHS data reporting and EHS assessments.
Experience with local, state and federal regulations including (e.g., Fire, OSHA, EPA)
Self‑directed, detail oriented, good interpersonal, communication, prioritization, and organizational skills
Analytical, leadership, project planning, program development and deployment skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with all employees within the plant
Ten (10) or more years of experience working in an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) role in a manufacturing environment addressing process safety management/process hazard management, machine guarding, and confined space issues.
Experience working on a cross‑functional team
QEP, CSP, or CIH certification(s)
Work location: Knoxville, IA
Travel: May include up to 15% domestic
Relocation Assistance: May be authorized
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.
3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World
Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a diversity of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.
This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.
The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
Actively supporting EHS Cultural Excellence through personal responsibility for safety, health, and environment, promoting a culture to address incidents, near-misses and potential hazards.
Applying scientific, engineering principles and behavioral based systems to drive EHS risk reduction efforts and compliance activities.
Taking primary ownership of plant EHS programs & training as assigned, with initial emphasis on Process Safety Management/Process Hazard Management, Machine Guarding/Machine Safety, and Confined Space Entry/Rescue.
Investigating workplace incidents and completing root cause analyses to determine appropriate corrective actions and conducting assessments of high hazard processes in order to reduce risk.
Completing internal and external EHS compliance reports and analyzing EHS data, reporting trends and recommending plans for correction of gaps.
Providing EHS input to address changes (e.g., equipment, process, organizational) in the site’s business plan through the plant Management of Change process.
Participating and/or leading portions of EHS self‑assessments and/or audits. Acting as a facility representative during agency inspections, including but not limited to OSHA, fire department, and county.
Providing EHS knowledge and services on existing and new programs; communicating project or program status and results to management.
Communicating effectively in written and oral forms with peers and others at varying levels within the organization. Presenting ideas well one on one, in small groups, and to larger audiences. Having the ability to convey the meaning and importance of EHS topics to non‑EHS personnel and to influence others to take appropriate action based on such information. Actively seeking to continually improve communication and presentation skills.
Providing technical assistance and guidance to plant by leading or assisting in safety committee teams and meetings, including EHS regulatory interpretations.
Providing EHS support in the design and installation of new or modified equipment, industrial automation, and management of change processes.
Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
Five (5) years’ experience with EHS programs and procedures within a private, public, government or military environment
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
Master’s degree or higher in a science, engineering, or environmental health and safety (EHS) discipline from an accredited institution
Experience in implementation of comprehensive EHS management systems
Experience with hazard and risk assessments and experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience with computer‑based EHS tools for EHS data reporting and EHS assessments.
Experience with local, state and federal regulations including (e.g., Fire, OSHA, EPA)
Self‑directed, detail oriented, good interpersonal, communication, prioritization, and organizational skills
Analytical, leadership, project planning, program development and deployment skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with all employees within the plant
Ten (10) or more years of experience working in an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) role in a manufacturing environment addressing process safety management/process hazard management, machine guarding, and confined space issues.
Experience working on a cross‑functional team
QEP, CSP, or CIH certification(s)
Work location: Knoxville, IA
Travel: May include up to 15% domestic
Relocation Assistance: May be authorized
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.
3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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