EHS Engineer

At Modine, we are engineering a cleaner, healthier world. Building on more than 100 years of excellence in thermal management, we provide trusted systems and solutions that improve air quality and conserve natural resources. More than 13,000 employees are at work in every corner of the globe, delivering the solutions our customers need, where they need them. Our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments support our purpose by improving air quality, reducing energy and water consumption, lowering harmful emissions and enabling cleaner running vehicles and environmentally-friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (USA), with operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit www.modine.com.

Position Description

The EHS Engineer will support EHS programs and initiatives at our Grenada plant. This is a great opportunity for someone with a background in manufacturing EHS to leave a lasting impact on processes and procedures within the plant. Recognized within Modine as a technical resource for governmental and company environmental and occupational health & safety requirements, the EHS Engineer must demonstrate leadership in Environmental Management System (EMS) and corporate Safety Program management. They must also possess the ability to understand and manage EH&S matters with a clear comprehension of their role within the business operations.

This position will operate under normal business hours and is onsite at our plant in Grenada, Mississippi. This position will report to the Operations Manager in the plant, and frequently collaborate with Modine Corporate EHS personnel.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure compliance to all applicable governmental regulations and internal EH&S policiesFollow emerging regulatory developments, assess their potential impact on the company, and institute programs to achieve compliance in an efficient mannerShare accountability and responsibility with management to provide guidance and leadership in identifying opportunities to continuously improve performance and attain EH&S objectivesProvide effective internal communication of EH&S issuesActively promote and foster a Behavior-Based Safety culture dedicated to eliminating “at risk” behaviors and unsafe conditionsProvide technical environmental expertise in combination with knowledge of the company’s manufacturing and business processes to minimize wastePossess understanding and apply available technology and equipment to control and mitigate air and water pollutionCollect, analyze, and utilize EH&S metrics to eliminate environmental and safety risks and support attainment of company objectivesProvide EH&S support and expertise at multiple assigned facilitiesCoordinate and conduct Safety Assessments and Environmental Audits, support and ensure implementation of corrective and preventative measures addressing findingsContinuously improve technical knowledge relevant to the positionDevelop, plan, organize, and administer EH&S trainingPossess self-motivation, leadership, strong team skills, maintain a positive attitude, and possess a high level of integrity

Required Education & Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in a related EHS field, occupational safety, or environmental engineering/sciencesWhile not required, PE, CIH, CHMM, or CSP certification would be beneficial1-3 years of experience working in an EHS related position, particularly in a manufacturing environmentPrior experience with OSHA guarding standards, worker’s compensation processes, and other OSHA and EPA guidelinesExperience with overseeing safety related to equipment movement, installation, and transferPrior experience with industrial ergonomics and implementing ergonomic controls to prevent injuriesWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office products, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Modine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Modine provides a competitive benefit package, which could include paid vacation, short term disability, 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, flex spending benefits, tuition reimbursement, Health Savings Account and much more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.