Engineer- EHS II VNM

Basic Job Functions

Experience

• 4‑7 years’ experience in the Environmental, Safety or Industrial Hygiene fields required.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.

Education

• 4‑year degree in an EHS related field preferred; other degrees considered with direct EHS work experience.

Required Skills/Competencies

• Proven EH&S skills in an industrial setting – including (but not limited to) Safety, Environment and IH.
• Broad based knowledge of Safety, Environmental and Loss Prevention regulations, programs, best‑practices and systems.
• Professional certifications (CSP, CIH, CHMM) or ability to obtain.
• Ability to negotiate and influence a variety of stakeholders including regulatory officials.
• Strong self‑motivation and multitasking abilities.
• Proven problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to complete key deliverables on multiple, simultaneous assignments.
• Knowledge of internal quality audit procedures (ISO and OHSAS).
• Proven communication skills.
• EH&S project management skills.
• Fluency in English and Vietnamese, spoken and written, is required.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs.

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible to implement the EH&S Management programs in accordance with Federal, State and Local Regulations and ISO/OHSAS standards.
• Implementation of a variety of EH&S programs to ensure regulatory compliance – including Safety, Environment and IH upon superior’s assignment.
• Responsible for maintaining ISO 14001 environmental management system (EMS) and OHSAS 18001 health and safety management system (HSMS); may be responsible to act as a management representative for EMS and/or HSMS.
• Responsible for supporting process to obtain applicable EHS permits as required and ensuring compliance to permit requirements.
• Responsible for environmental and industrial hygiene monitoring and reporting. Ability to prepare graphs, charts, and statistical models from data collected.
• Participate in EH&S audits for compliance assurance and or EHS management systems.
• Ensure all EHS audits and inspections are completed and that corrective actions are tracked to closure.
• Defines and implements corrective/preventive actions and continuous improvement activities as directed.
• Participate in formal improvement team activities. Support all departmental and organizational improvement initiatives in order to achieve business objectives.
• Takes lead role in training all new personnel hired into First Solar from Safety Programs and activities.
• Perform assessment on new tools, process and personal protection equipment and provide recommendation to management.
• Identify potential regulatory issues related to safety matters and perform risk assessment to ensure a safe working environment.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships

• No direct reports.

Travel

• May travel up to 20% annually.

Physical Requirements

• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.
• Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.
• Will lift, push or pull up to ## Kg on an occasional basis.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
• 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required.
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on an occasional basis.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel‑toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards).
• All associates working on the production floor may be required to wear a respirator at any given time and thus, the ability to wear a respirator is a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair).