EHS Engineer
Company: Applied Optoelectronics Inc.
Location: Sugar Land
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
SummaryEntry level position to assist EHS officer to ensure the
health safety and environmental compliance at the facility. The
position will require conscientious, dedicated person that will pay
attention to details because the wellbeing of others will depend on
them. Will need to be available some weekends and nights, as
needed.Job DutiesAssist with all aspects of environmental health
and safety task at the facility.Duties will include monitoring,
process safety, emergency response, inspections and audits, waste
management, training, record keeping and regulatory compliance.Work
with EHS Manager to develop and implement on-site environmental,
health, and safety protocols and procedures per general corporate
policies and regulatory requirements.Assist with and oversee
hazardous work to ensure the safety of employees and compliance
with company, state, and federal requirements.Review and update
Standard Operating Procedures specific to hazardous waste
operations at the site.Conduct assignments such as EHS compliance
audits, regulatory inspections, job training, chemical inventory
assessments, job hazard analysis, and risk assessments.Participate
in Emergency Response Preparedness scenarios and support the site
Emergency Response Team in an incident.Provide EHS training
programs designated.Collect and track compliance records as
requested.Support day-to-day EHS operations in a fast-paced,
cross-functional, and highly collaborative
environment.QualificationsAn Associate's Degree or working
experience with work certifications in lieu of degree is required.
Degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Safety, Ergonomics,
Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, or Safety-related
discipline a plus.Minimum two years of experience in a
manufacturing environment.Previous safety experience
preferred.Certification or training of First aid/CPR, emergency
response experience, respirator, and SCBA Training, OSHA
regulations, HAZWOPER is preferred.Proficient in Microsoft Office
required; ability to formulate reports, spreadsheets, and
presentations.Ability to maintain absolute integrity and discretion
due to the confidential and sensitive nature of the
information.Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.Strong written
and verbal communication skills.Willing to work different shifts
and occasional weekends.Willing to be on-call for
emergencies.Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentThis position is
located primarily in an office environment. At times the associate
is required to sit for long periods.While performing the duties of
this job, the associate may need the ability to lift and carry
loads up to 50 pounds, stand and/or walk for 10+ hrs. daily and
climb stairs.Subject to extreme heat. Temperatures above 100 for
periods of more than one hour.Subject to vibration. Exposure to
movements of the extremities or whole body.Subject to hazards.
Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to
moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current,
exposure to high heat, or exposure to chemicals.Upon occasion, the
associate may be exposed to a manufacturing environment and
required to wear personal protective equipment.WHY AOI?In addition
to competitive salary, AOI offersFlexible and competitive health
(medical, dental, vision) plans offer the employee with the right
options to meet individual and family needsEmployer matching on
401(k) deferralsGenerous PTO policy, with unused PTO payout at end
of the yearRelocation package available within USImmigration
sponsorships (Must be currently authorized to work in the US)#LP!by
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Keywords: Applied Optoelectronics Inc., Missouri City , EHS Engineer, Engineering , Sugar Land, Texas
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