EHS Engineer - Ergonomist

Ensure EHS milestones are completed and accounted for when equipment and processes are introduced and changed to improved controls of risks to health, safety, and environmentPerform ergonomics risk assessments and facilitate the design of feasible solutions such that human performance risk is reducedEvaluate, amend, and set into place manufacturing work standards and instructions to ensure good ergonomics work practicesConduct post-injury analysis to determine contributing factors, recommend controls to address the contributing factors by following the hierarchy of controls, and recommend changes in policies, procedures, work environment, and equipment to adequately address factors that contribute to injuriesLead, mentor, and train the employee ergonomics council to drive ergonomic improvementsDevelop warm-up and stretching exercise programs by position type that help to target the muscles that the employees utilize during the dayKeep functional job profiles up to dateLead and maintain EHS programs, procedures, practices, licenses, permits, and site-specific EHS documentation, records and plans to assure compliance with local regulation and business requirements (OSHA, Internal policies, and standards, etc.)Analyze trends and performance, provide routine feedback, and drive actions to improve performanceAssure good standing and action plans with GE’s Environmental Health & Safety Framework, piloting external contractors or vendors as neededInterface with environmental, health and safety regulatory agencies as neededExecute required actions to implement and operationalize a sustainable EHS management systemPartner with site leadership and global EHS team to manage site EHS compliance activities (inspections, training, monitoring, sampling, PPE, etc.)Drive EHS compliance and programs effectiveness through audits, process / equipment reviews and site inspectionsCollaborate with Production and other teams to implement programs to include change management and drive a proactive and positive safety culture

Qualifications/Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in occupational environment, health and/or safety or engineering from an accredited university (or a high school diploma/GED and at least 4 years of EHS experience in manufacturing environment)Minimum of 3 years of EHS with ergonomics focus experience in a manufacturing environment

Eligibility Requirements:Ability and willingness to work any shift, flexible hours, and weekends

Desired Characteristics:Master’s degree in related fieldAssociate Ergonomics Professional (AEP) certification through the Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics (BCPE) or equivalent work experiencedExperience with GE EHS management systemsProficient with Microsoft office tools and eager to learn new IT EHS reporting tools (Gensuite, etc.)Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and tools to help improve site safety performanceStrong oral and written communication skillsHigh attention to detail and organizationDemonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problemsEstablished project management skillsDemonstrated leader and respectful team playerHands-on experience with implementing projects and sustaining process improvementsAbility to manage multiple projects/priorities and deliver timely actionsDemonstrated ability to effectively influence and motivate othersWillingness and ability to learn from others and listen with intent

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without Visa Sponsorship