Excelitas Technologies

12 Month Contract - EH&S Engineer III

Excelitas Technologies • $85K — $100K *
Mississauga, ON L4T 0A1In-Person
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Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience as an EH&S specialist or Engineer
  • Bachelor's degree in Health & Safety, Environment, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering
  • Hands-on experience with ISO 14001:2015 certification
  • Knowledge of OHSAS 18001 is preferred
  • Ability to carry out ergonomics assessments
  • Strong communication skills for effective interaction with stakeholders
  • Proven ability to work independently and in teams on diverse projects

Responsibilities

  • Advise management on the status of the EH&S program and contribute to decision-making processes
  • Implement strategies aimed at reducing EH&S incidents
  • Prepare and maintain compliance with local governmental EH&S permits
  • Conduct EH&S training programs that adhere to local regulations
  • Report major EH&S issues and incidents to Corporate
  • Manage compliance with EU REACH, RoHS, and other relevant global EH&S regulations
  • Lead and manage EH&S programs and initiatives to meet regulatory and corporate standards

Benefits

  • Temporary full-time position providing maternity leave coverage
  • Opportunity to work in a proactive safety culture
  • Hands-on involvement in compliance with global EH&S regulations
  • Full onsite engagement in a collaborative environment
  • Potential for skill development in various EH&S procedures and regulations
  • Involvement in site audits and training programs opportunities
Full Job Description
Location:
Mississauga, ON, CA, L5N-6H7

Job Function: Operations

Job Country: Canada

Job City: Mississauga

Job Type: Temporary Full Time

We are presently seeking an EH&S Engineer III that will be responsible for strategic planning and administration of all aspects of the environmental, health and safety at the Mississauga site. The incumbent will ensure compliance with the different global and local EH&S laws and regulations including maintaining the site's ISO14001:2015 certification. Promotes a culture that expects and supports a safe, healthy workplace. This is a 12-month full-time contract position providing maternity leave coverage. The role is fully onsite and based in Mississauga, Ontario.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Advises management concerning the organizations' EH&S program status and is actively involved in decision making and implementation of appropriate measures.
  • Develops and implements strategies for reducing EH&S incidents.
  • Responsible to prepare and submit any mandatory local governmental EH&S permits. Maintain compliance to all such relevant EH&S permits for the site.
  • Conduct EH&S training programs that comply with local laws and regulations.
  • Report up to Corporate on major EH&S related issues, incidents and potential regulatory violations.
  • Manage and monitor the progress of EU REACH, RoHS and other global EH&S regulations that are applicable to the site and associated products
  • Develops and implements EH&S programs as required to continually meet regulatory requirements, corporate requirements and any applicable global EH&S regulation that is relevant to the site's business and products.
  • Ensures compliance with requirements of ISO 14001:2015 and actively participates in site audits. Also, responsible for hosting both customers' and Registrar's onsite audit.
  • Conducts Management review with the site leadership team that comply with the requirements of ISO14001:2015.
  • Maintains, develops and implements EH&S procedures & prevention programs such as: machine safety, LOTO, elevated work, confined space, WHMIS, TDG, PPE, hygiene program, medical surveillance program, ergonomics, isolated worker, emergency response plan, rescue plan, asbestos, legionella, ventilation / extraction, electrical safety, forklift, preventive withdrawal of pregnant women and nursing, respiratory protection, safety inspection, etc.
  • Responsible for the training and purchasing of necessary equipment for emergency response team. Also acts as an active EH&S subject matter expert of the emergency response team and oversees the good proceedings of the emergency-response.
  • Performs analysis and incident investigations, and work with the team to oversee appropriate root causes are identified and corrective actions are implemented.
  • Conducts regular visits on the floor to ensure compliance of EH&S procedures during normal operations, maintenance and construction.
  • Advises and offers supervisors & managers solutions to provide EH&S expertise and necessary assistance to deal with any situation related to EH&S.
  • Develop and maintain performance indicators and EH&S statistics.
  • Responsible to promote EH&S awareness and culture for the site.
  • Collaborates with HR for the management of workers' compensation cases.
  • Established EH&S training needs for all hierarchical level and ensure that training matrix is kept updated in conjunction with HR. This position owns the EH&S training program and training matrix. Acts as a trainer for various EH&S programs and general EH&S training.
  • Develops and recommends programs such as pollution prevention, waste minimization, energy reduction, etc.
  • Maintains inventory of existing hazardous materials and hazardous wastes as part of regulatory requirement.
  • Responsible for performing assessment of product compliance to the latest EU REACH and RoHS Directives with the support of other functional groups and prepare letter of conformance for customers when requested.
  • Lead the JHSC (Joint Health and Safety Committee) and manage all JHSC activities.
  • Manage the site response to safety observations.
  • Perform workplace ergonomics evaluations, safety inspections and on going job hazard analysis.
  • Other duties as assigned


Requirements:
  • 5+ years' experience as an Environment, Health & Safety specialist and/or Engineer
  • Bachelor's degree with specialization in Health & Safety and Environment, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or equivalent
  • Working knowledge of ISO 14001:2015 is a requirement.
  • Certified lead auditor in ISO14001:2015 is desirable.
  • Working knowledge of OHSAS18001 is desirable.
  • Ability to conduct ergonomics assessments
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively interface with external and internal contacts
  • Ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders and to build & maintain strong working relationships.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently without close supervision both alone and in team on a variety of projects while meeting deadlines and goals.


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About Excelitas Technologies

Excelitas Technologies is a global technology leader focused on delivering innovative, customized solutions to meet the lighting, detection and other high-performance technology needs of OEM customers. From medical lighting to analytical instrumentation, clinical diagnostics, industrial, safety and security, and aerospace and defense applications, Excelitas Technologies is committed to enabling our customers' success in their end-markets. Our photonics portfolio includes high-performance, high-reliability products ranging from sensors and detectors, to light sources, to optics and optomechanical sub-assemblies. We serve customers across the world in diverse markets including life sciences, environmental monitoring, industrial, defense and aerospace. Excelitas Technologies is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, USA with operations in North America, Europe and Asia.
Learn more about Excelitas Technologies
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Founded
2010
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