Environmental Health & Safety Engineer (EHS) - Military Veterans
at STERIS
At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.
The Role
The Health Safety & Environment (HSE) Engineer at the STERIS V. Mueller facility in St. Louis is primarily responsible for assisting the V. Mueller HSE department in the development and maintenance of HSE Programs, Policies, and Procedures at V. Mueller St. Louis. The HSE Engineer will partner with the local leadership, operations support teams, and directly with production floor associates to develop, maintain, and implement HSE related initiatives to ensure compliance and drive HSE performance improvement. The incumbent will regularly monitor regulatory guidelines, company performance standards, and take initiative to continuously improve our HSE programs. The HSE engineer will interface with all levels of organizational employees, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
Work Schedule: Monday – Thursday (Four 10 – hour days) and Fridays Off !
What You Will Do
- Serve as HSE liaison between shop floor associates, support, and management.
- Lead the tactical and technical execution of the HSE strategy to achieve goals.
- Closely monitor changes to HSE regulations to maintain compliance.
- Conducts periodic HSE audits and assessments to evaluation compliance to corporate HSE performance standards, policies, and procedures.
- Responsible for development and updating training, drills, and training matrix.
- Leader of site safety committees and safety team
- Lead incident investigation team; evaluate risks and incidents.
- Track lagging and leading indicators and metrics; including inputting KPI data to HSE management system.
- Prepare site level HSE awareness, topics, trends, and issues communication.
- Conduct periodic HSE performance and procedure reviews to ensure effectiveness.
What You Will Need to Succeed
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health, Safety Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Public Health, or related field
- 4 Years of experience working in an environmental, health, and safety capacity.
- In lieu of degree, 12 years of experience in a manufacturing setting.
- Strong organizational skills, oral and written communication.
- Ability to work independently or with others in cross-functional project teams.
- Experience in prioritizing and implementing change in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience working with HSE programs, including OSHA and EPA regulations.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE.
- Ability to lift objects up to 35lbs. and travel up to 5%.
Preferred Experience
- Professional Certification (CSP/ASP) or willingness to attain.
- Experience working in a machining environment; mills, lathes, CNC, etc.
- Knowledge of ergonomic and human factors workplace practices
- Lean manufacturing knowledge and experience preferred.
Skills
- Proficient and effective analytical, technical, and critical thinking skills
- Engaging presentation, meeting, and communication skills.
- Results driven leadership, project management, and goal setting skills.
What STERIS Will Offer You
The opportunity to join a company that will invest in you for the long-term. STERIS couldn’t be where it is today without our incredible people. That’s why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring people who are in it for the long run with STERIS is our ultimate goal. We do this by providing competitive salaries, healthcare benefits, tuition assistance, paid time off, holidays, matching 401(k), annual merit, and incentive plans. Join us and help write our next chapter.
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STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare, life sciences and dental products and services. STERIS is a $5 billion, publicly traded (NYSE: STE) company with approximately 17,000 associates and Customers in more than 100 countries.
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STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and the use of affirmative action programs to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.
The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by § 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location’s HR Office during normal business hours.
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STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare, life sciences and dental products and services.
STERIS is making a difference for our Customers every day. We don't just create products. We create amazing solutions that help reduce the threat of infection. We are the best at what we do. Our people make it so.
At STERIS, we recognize the exceptional skills and unwavering commitment that military veterans and military spouses bring to the table. With a proud history of supporting the military community, we value the unique experiences and leadership qualities that veterans possess, making STERIS the perfect place to launch your civilian career.
We attract a variety of talented people who are simply…extraordinary. Our teams are doing remarkable things together. Because at STERIS, we know that no matter what role you have, you can make an impact. And we find that pretty energizing.
Join the STERIS team today and become part of a company that values your military background, skills, and commitment. Together, we will continue to revolutionize healthcare and save lives. Health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, career growth opportunities, and much more!