Canadian Solar

Senior Engineer, EHS Documentation

Canadian Solar$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Safety, or related field
  • 2-5 years of experience in EHS systems, document control, or technical writing in industrial/manufacturing environments
  • Strong technical writing and document standardization skills
  • Experience with Document Management Systems (SharePoint, ETQ, Intelex, etc.)
  • Proficiency in data tracking, analysis, and visualization tools (Excel, Tableau, Power BI preferred)
  • Working knowledge of EHS frameworks (OSHA, ISO, PSM concepts)
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain the site-wide EHS document control system
  • Establish and enforce document version control and approval workflows
  • Maintain centralized document repositories such as SharePoint
  • Lead development of clear and standardized EHS procedures
  • Support the implementation of structured EHS management systems
  • Develop and maintain EHS data tracking systems and dashboards
  • Maintain readiness of EHS documentation for internal audits

Benefits

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Medical, dental, life, and disability program
  • Paid time off (PTO) and sick days
  • Performance bonus based on annual objectives
  • Comprehensive health coverage
Full Job Description
Position Title: EHS Systems & Documentation Engineer

Department: EHS

Reports To: EHS Manager

Location: Jeffersonville, Indiana

The EHS Systems & Documentation Engineer (Environment, Health & Safety) is responsible for developing, managing, organizing, and continuously improving the sites EHS Documentation systems, technical procedures and data reporting processes.

This position ensures that EHS documents, procedures and records are accurate, standardized, accessible and audit ready, while also supporting EHS performance tracking through structured data analysis and performance.

Responsibilities:

EHS Document Control & System Management
• Develop and maintain the site-wide EHS document control system, including policies, procedures, SOPs, manuals, and records
• Establish and enforce:

Document version control Approval workflows Distribution and access controls
• Maintain centralized document repositories (e.g., SharePoint or DMS platforms)
• Archive obsolete documents and ensure traceability of revisions
• Ensure documentation is organized, searchable, and audit-ready

Technical Writing & Procedure Development
• Lead development of clear, accurate, and standardized EHS procedures, including:

Operating procedures Safe work practices Process safety documentation (e.g., PSI support documents, SOPs)
• Translate technical inputs (engineering, operations, P&IDs) into usable field procedures
• Standardize document formats, templates, and writing style across the EHS function
• Review and improve existing procedures for clarity, consistency, and usability

EHS Systems & Process Standardization
• Support implementation of structured EHS management systems (PSM, ISO-aligned frameworks, internal standards)
• Develop standard templates, workflows, and tools to ensure consistency across departments
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Operations, Maintenance) to ensure alignment of documentation
• Drive continuous improvement of document workflows and system efficiency

EHS Data Management, Analysis & Reporting
• Develop and maintain EHS data tracking systems and dashboards
• Collect, validate, and manage EHS performance data related to:

Safety observations Incidents and near misses Corrective actions Leading and lagging indicators
• Generate routine EHS performance reports, including:

Weekly EHS reports Monthly departmental performance summaries KPI dashboards for leadership review
• Analyze trends to support risk identification and performance improvement initiatives
• Ensure data consistency, accuracy, and traceability

Audit Readiness & Internal Support
• Maintain EHS documentation readiness for internal audits and corporate reviews
• Support audit preparation by ensuring required documentation is complete, current, and properly controlled
• Track document updates and maintain revision logs

Training & Communication Support
• Ensure employees have access to current and approved EHS documents
• Support development of training materials related to procedures and systems
• Communicate document updates and changes to relevant stakeholders

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Safety, or related field
• 2-5 years of experience in EHS systems, document control, or technical writing in industrial/manufacturing environments
• Strong technical writing and document standardization skills
• Experience with:

Document Management Systems (SharePoint, ETQ, Intelex, etc.) Data tracking, analysis, visualization, and reporting tools (Excel, Tableau, Power BI preferred)
• Working knowledge of EHS frameworks (OSHA, ISO, PSM concepts)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Preferred Skills:

Experience supporting PSM documentation (PSI, SOPs, procedures)

Familiarity with manufacturing process documentation (P&IDs, process descriptions)

Ability to structure and present data for leadership decision-making and departmental reporting

Experience building dashboards or automated reporting systems

Working Conditions:

Primarily industrial/manufacturing facility environment.

Will require wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).

Hazardous materials environment.

Compensation and Benefits:

CS Powertech offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement. Our generous benefits package includes a 401(k) Retirement Plan, medical/dental/life/disability program, PTO and sick days. This is a full-time position.

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About Canadian Solar

Canadian Solar Inc. is a publicly traded company that manufactures solar PV modules and provides solar energy solutions. It was founded in 2001 in Canada and has since expanded to over 20 countries. Canadian Solar has delivered over 38 GW of solar modules to customers in over 150 countries. In 2018, Canadian Solar was ranked #6 on the list of top solar panel manufacturers by PV Tech. The company is listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
Learn more about Canadian Solar
Size
13,535 employees
Market Cap
$1.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$299.3 million
Founded
2001
5 Year Trend
+13.1%
Revenue
$3.5 billion
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