Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Engineer

Description

At Midrex, you will do work that matters alongside people who believe you matter. The work won’t be easy, but it will be worth it. You’ll be part of a great team—with plenty of autonomy—to bring out your best. And you’ll be well compensated and have a best-in-class benefits package. Take a look:

Since 1987, Midrex has been the world leader in direct reduction technology, offering the best proven method for decarbonization in the iron and steel industry available today.  Our rapid growth is transforming the steel industry and our planet. And none of it would be possible without our people, who bring vision, compassion, and extraordinary expertise to this work every day.  So, if you’re looking to do big work in a small-team environment, Midrex is just the place for you.

Qualifications

Position Summary: 

At Midrex, the health and safety of our employees is a core value.  We will always strive for zero (0) injuries and a strong Safety is everyone’s responsibility. The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Engineer will work under the direction of the Corporate EHS Manager. The EHS Engineer will be a leader for driving continuous improvement in safety performance at the Research & Development (R&D) Technology Center, Global Solutions department, and Projects group. 

This role will be comprised of 50% R&D Technology Center and 50% Global Solutions and Projects.  

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Drives a Target Zero culture for Health & Safety at the R&D Technology Center with strong involvement and ownership from each teammate.   

• Safety training Instructor for live training on key safety programs (e.g., LOTO, CSE, Fall Protection). 

• Lead periodic safety meetings. 

• Safety support and enforcement for Pilot Plant operations and maintenance. 

• Perform Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs). 

• Authorize work permits (e.g., Hot Work, LOTO, Line opening, Roof access, electrical). 

• Perform Working from Heights assessments and lead improvement projects. 

• Lead ergonomic improvement projects. 

• Participate and/or lead incident investigations. 

• Participate in program audits (e.g., LOTO, Hot Work, Working From Heights). 

• Update existing H&S programs (e.g., Hazcom, Emergency Action Plan, Hot Work). 

• Assist with new process and procedure development to support ISO-45001 certification and Midrex Integrated Management System. 

• Assist with ISO-45001 audits and audit preparation. 

• Ensures all applicable Safety Data Sheets are maintained and readily accessible when needed. 

• Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) management. 

• 4-gas monitors management (calibrations and maintain database). 

• Hazardous Waste and Universal Waste management. 

Skills/Abilities:  

Required: 

• Understanding of OSHA 1910 and 1926. 

• Direct experience with a safety program(s). 

• Very strong interpersonal, oral, and written skills.  

• Willingness to challenge the status quo.  

• Comfortable providing coaching and directions to technicians and craft workers.  

• Experience conducting training. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint). 

Preferred: 

• Completion of OSHA 30. 

• Knowledge of international OHS regulations. 

• Experience at Midrex plants. 

• Industrial safety-related experience. 

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, and/or engineering discipline. 

• Five years of direct engineering work experience within Midrex, industrial facility, or laboratory environment, preferably safety experience. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 

• Ability to traverse throughout the R&D Technology Center, including climbing tall structures, to make visual inspections of safety practices and conditions. 

• Occasionally lift and move items weighing 50 pounds or less. 

Other duties: 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Midrex is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Midrex will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the People and Culture department.