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Environmental Health & Safety Engineer

Christiansburg, VA, USA

321 Days ago

Job Description


Environmental Health & Safety Engineer

Date: Feb 21, 2025

Location: Christiansburg, VA, US, 24073

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 64953

Corning is vital to progress ? in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we're always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.

Corning's Environmental Technologies segment manufactures ceramic substrates and filter products for emissions control in mobile and stationary applications around the world.

Scope of Position

In this role, the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Engineer will assist or perform duties as defined by EHS Management.

Duties shall include, but are not limited to, promoting an environmentally safe and healthy work environment for all employees throughout the manufacturing facility and maintaining compliance with all applicable federal, state and local environmental and safety regulations. Ensure that safety and health performance is communicated to the facility employees and the corporate environmental, health and safety organizations. Assist in developing and driving enforcement of all corporate EHS policies, standards and procedures and responding to EHS emergencies, investigating accidents, and recommends corrective and preventive action.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day direction and engage with employees at various levels including management, engineering, contractors, union workforce and operations to maintain EH&S compliance.

Perform routine industrial and hazardous waste management activities such as scheduling and waste hauling oversight, manifest tracking and filing.

Process Safety Management and emergency response.

Assist in job risk analysis, hazard identification, evaluation and control, and appropriate risk assessment with risk mitigation using current and new processes and equipment.

Assist in leading the site EHSS audits including ISO 14001, Corporate Safety Assessment, and Environmental Audits, and track corrective actions and monitor trends.

Conduct required sampling for environmental requirements.

Develop, implement and enforce site specific programs to maintain compliance with laws, codes and regulations.

Coordinate reporting, tracking, and trend analysis of health and safety incidents as well as workplace injuries and illnesses.

Provide input to management to set short (annual) and long term (3-5 year) goals for safety and health system improvements which include suitable reductions in injury, illness and incidents.

Reviews and analyzes environmental documents issued by various regulatory agencies. Determines impact on company operations and communicates data to appropriate engineering personnel for use in making engineering decisions. May communicate compliance strategies and requirements.

Evaluates proposed regulations to determine financial, industrial, public and environmental impact.

Interacts with federal, state, and local regulators to resolve environmental compliance issues; establishes permit requirements and assists in EPA, state, and local regulatory audits.

Provides value added services and is accountable for achieving compliance to the Corning safety policy and for the implementation of the Corning safety strategy improvement initiatives.

Hours of Work/ Schedule

M-F 8-5, including off-hour; weekend and holiday hours as needed to support 24/7 manufacturing operation.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Health and Safety, Environmental Engineering or Science, or a related field of study, or related experience

1+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing setting

Knowledge of OSHA/EPA and other relevant regulations and standards

Excellent problem-solving skills (DMAIC, DESGN)

Excellent social skills and leading teams in a collaborative environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent presentation skills

Effective management of competing priorities based on risk

Integrating aspects of EHS management into the overall operation of the plant

Working knowledge of EHS regulatory programs

Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office applications

Ability to interpret and communicate regulatory requirements to all levels

Knowledge of audit procedures (ISO 14001, Regulatory)

Desired Skills

Manufacturing based experience

EPA Hazardous Waste and DOT Hazardous Materials Certification

Work experience with unionized environment

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is

$56,490.00 - $77,675.00

assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

Corning Puts YOU First!

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to ourand celebrates you and your colleagues? contributions.

Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.

Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.

Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.

Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at.

Nearest Major Market: Blacksburg

Nearest Secondary Market: Virginia

Key Skills Required

ManufacturingMicrosoft OfficeAnalysisAuditCareer DevelopmentCollaborative EnvironmentCommitmentCommunicationComplianceCorrective and Preventive ActionDevelopmentDisease ManagementDMAICEffective ManagementEnforcementEnvironmentalEnvironmental ComplianceEnvironmental EngineeringEnvironmental HealthEnvironmental Health And SafetyFilingHazard IdentificationHazardous Waste ManagementImmigrationImplementationInsuranceInsurance CoverageISO 14001Life InsuranceManagementMaterials ScienceMental HealthOrientationPeer-To-PeerPresentationPreventive ActionProcess SafetyProcess Safety ManagementProfessional DevelopmentRegulatory RequirementsReportingResearchRisk AnalysisRisk MitigationSafety ManagementSamplingScienceSecondary MarketSite SpecificSocial SkillsStrategyTrainingTrend AnalysisVerbal CommunicationWaste ManagementWritten and Verbal CommunicationEHS Management

Job Overview


Job Function: Hospital / Healthcare

Job Type: Full Time

Workplace Type: Not Specified

Experience Level: Not Specified

Salary: Competitive & Based on Experience

Experience: 1 - 2 yrs

Contact Information


Company about us:

Corning Incorporated is a global leader in materials science, with a rich history of groundbreaking inventions that have changed the world. With over 170 years of experience, the company has become known for its expertise in glass science, ceramics science, and optical physics. This, combined with its advanced manufacturing and...

Company Name: Corning Incorporated

Recruiting People: HR Department

Website: https://www.corning.com/worldwide/en.html?

Headquarter: Corning, New York, USA 14831

Industry: Sanitary ware / Ceramics

Company Size: 10000+ Employees

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