Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Position

Environmental Health & Safety Engineering Specialist

Location

Arden, NC 

About us

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the vehicle market. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work, and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.

Our Culture

We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority. We care about our local communities and the global environment. BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration.

Career Opportunities

We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Start your future with BorgWarner now! 

For a listing of Asheville/Arden openings:  BorgWarner Openings

Pay & Benefits

All positions start at an above market pay rate for that position. Benefits are also above market and include the below for all fulltime employees:

• Day 1 Medical Coverage with potential of no monthly premium
• Onsite Health Clinic for employees and dependents (age 14 and over) at no cost
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program after 18 months
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with a matching program
• Company paid holidays and vacation starting Day 1

Job Purpose

The Safety/Environmental Engineering Specialist performs professional safety and environmental engineering work in order to provide a clean, safe and healthy work environment. The work requires a professional knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of engineering concerned with facilities and systems for controlling pollution, maintaining a safe environment and protecting quality of resources and the environment

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares and submits various regulatory required environmental reports, including but not limited to CAA Title-V, Sara Title III, EPCRA, CERCLA, NPDES, Local Discharge Permits to Municipal POTW), and emissions reduction reports.
• Manages the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS). Including review and updates to environmental policies and procedures.
• Site responsibility for any out-of-control condition reporting including unsafe behaviors as a result of daily audits in and around the manufacturing facility.
• Coordinate with WHQ resources as appropriate to respond to regulatory requests.
• Completes audits and recommends continuous improvement activities for the safety and ISO 14001 environmental programs. 
• Participates in internal and external audits as well as assisting in the remediation of any findings.
• Manages Safety Management System (SMS). Including review and updates to safety policies and procedures.
• Prepares and submits various regulatory required safety reports, including but not limited annual injury summary, corporate safety score submissions and Global Safety Framework updates.
• Provides oversight and actively participates in the plant emergency response organization, by attending regularly scheduled meeting, preparing training, coordinating response drill and practice exercises.
• Schedules and coordinates a variety of required safety programs including but not limited to hearing conservation, blood born pathogens, and ergonomics.
• Participates and supports the activities of all safety committees and promotes continuous improvement of safety performance through attending and conducting meetings, participating in inspections, and support the efforts of the safety steering committees.
• Prepares and presents site specific safety and environmental compliance training which may include but is not limited to lockout, confined spaces, ergonomics and press safety. 
• Administration of Workers Compensation.  Identify, evaluate, manage and minimize all environmental risks for the business.
• Ensure compliance meets or exceeds OSHA, EPA, State and local standards.
• Ensure plant management teams understand the inter-relationship between on-and-off-the-job safety, occupational and non-occupational health, workers compensation and medical costs.

What we are looking for

Degree Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Health and Safety, Chemistry or related field of study from a four-year accredited institution.
5+ years related experience and training in industrial health, safety environment.

Other Qualifications:

• Thorough understanding of OSHA and EPA regulations
• Thorough understanding of Workers Compensation
• Verbal and written communication skills for both internal and external customers
• Team building and motivation skills
• Thorough understanding of Governmental Laws and Regulations
  ~Organization and planning skills
  ~Read, analyze, interpret and present technical information to all levels of the organization
  ~Knowledge of automotive manufacturing environment

What we believe

• Inclusion: Respecting Individuals
• Integrity: Honoring truth
• Excellence: Focusing on results
• Responsibility: Our commitment
• Collaboration: Building trust

Safety

This position will adhere to the BorgWarner Environmental Health and Safety Program by following all safety rules, procedures, practices, training, and safe use of equipment; this includes use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. This individual will work in a way that stresses the importance of preventing injury, accidents, or illnesses to themselves or co-workers by correcting or reporting unsafe situations, incidents, or occurrences to their Team Lead immediately.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BorgWarner is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Join the company that is creating solutions that support a cleaner, more energy-efficient world.

For more information about BorgWarner, please visit www.borgwarner.com

Salary Range:

$78,800 - $108,350

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