What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health and Safety Engineer position at Rittal North America LLC?
Location: Urbana, OH
Rittal North America has built a strong tradition of innovation and takes pride in a progressive approach to engineering. We design and manufacture the world’s leading industrial and IT enclosures, racks, and accessories, including high efficiency, high-density power management, and climate control systems for industrial, data center, outdoor and hybrid applications.
Job Summary:
The EHS Engineer assists in developing, implementing, and maintaining programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations. They identify risks, recommend improvements, and provide training to promote a safe and sustainable work environment.
Key Responsibilities:2. Risk Assessment and Mitigation:3. Program Development:4. Training and Awareness:5. Sustainability and Environmental Management:6. Data Management and Reporting:Qualifications:
This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.
Rittal LLC is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. EOE, including Disability/Vets.
Rittal North America has built a strong tradition of innovation and takes pride in a progressive approach to engineering. We design and manufacture the world’s leading industrial and IT enclosures, racks, and accessories, including high efficiency, high-density power management, and climate control systems for industrial, data center, outdoor and hybrid applications.
Job Summary:
The EHS Engineer assists in developing, implementing, and maintaining programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations. They identify risks, recommend improvements, and provide training to promote a safe and sustainable work environment.
Key Responsibilities:2. Risk Assessment and Mitigation:3. Program Development:4. Training and Awareness:5. Sustainability and Environmental Management:6. Data Management and Reporting:Qualifications:
- Regulatory Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA).
- Maintain permits, reports, and records related to safety and environmental compliance.
- Conduct workplace safety inspections and risk assessments.
- Identify hazards and implement corrective actions to reduce risks.
- Investigate accidents, near misses, and environmental incidents to determine root causes and implement preventive measures.
- Develop and enforce EHS policies, procedures, and programs tailored to the organization’s needs.
- Monitor workplace practices to ensure compliance with EHS policies.
- Provide EHS training for employees and management on safety protocols, emergency response, and regulatory requirements as needed.
- Foster a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.
- Manage waste disposal, pollution control, and environmental impact reduction initiatives.
- Assist in conducting environmental risk assessments and audits.
- Collect and analyze EHS performance data.
- Prepare and present reports on safety metrics, environmental compliance, and risk mitigation efforts.
- Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or related discipline or a
- 5 years in a lead EHS position in a manufacturing environment
- Working knowledge of 29 CFR 1910 and 40 CFR and ISO procedures
- Excellent communications skills
- Experience in training and making presentations
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.
Rittal LLC is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. EOE, including Disability/Vets.
