EHS Engineer

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Maintains regulatory compliance with governmental regulations related to the environment, health and safety.
2. Conforms to the standards set by applicable regulations.
3. Conforms to Millennium standards and policy.
4. Conducts routine electrical or technical inspections of facilities for compliance with company and government regulations.
5. Prepares reports for submission to EHS Director or any other related stakeholder, which identify the potential hazard(s) and/ or department discrepancies found, and provides recommendations for control and compliance.
6. Advises employees and management on safe work practices and potential hazards.
7. Leads and assists plant personnel with environment, health and safety issues.
8. Investigates and resolves environment/ health/ safety, and technical issues.
9. Implements effective training to assist Maintenance and Facilities staff in understanding technical regulations and procedures.
10. Ensures proper inspection and maintenance of fire protection equipment and emergency response activities.
11. Conduct accident investigations caused by machines or equipment.
12. Participate in meetings, workshops, and conferences to keep abreast of emerging environmental, health and safety, and technical matters.
13. Able to work with different functions within the company to ensure that EHS and technical concerns are addressed adequately, within an acceptable time-frame.
14. Manage expectations of the EHS Director in a structured and organized manner.
15. Work on shift (day or night), if required.

Job Requirement

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education

• Required
• Four Year Degree in Engineering with major: Electrical/Electronic Technology
• Preferred
• NEBOSH Certificate holder

       2. Experience

• In Health and Safety / Environment, technical, or related field

       3. Knowledge of:

• Vietnamese governmental regulations on the environment, health and work safety
• Windows-based programs (Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point)

       4. Skills and Abilities

• Intermediate English skill
• Technically sound
• Able to prioritize work
• Sense of urgency
• Good reporting skills
• Good presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization
• Knowledge of the furniture industry is desired

MENTAL & PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Mental Effort:

• Must be able to make quick and accurate decisions
• Must be able to lead effectively
• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

       2. Physical Requirements:

• Sitting for periods of time
• Standing and walking frequently to different locations throughout the facilities

       3. Working Conditions:

• Use PPE when required
• Constant interaction with employees, supervisors, and management, both within and outside of the EHS Department