Engineer- EHS I USA

The work location for this position is to be determined and will be communicated at the time of offer. Candidates must be willing to relocate to any First Solar location. Relocation assistance may be provided where applicable.

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.

Basic Job Functions:

1. Implements the Environmental Health and Safety program ensuring compliance with EH&S and applicable regulatory standards.

Education/Experience:

• 4-year degree in an EHS related field preferred, other degrees considered with direct EHS work experience.
• 5 years' experience in the Environmental, Safety or Industrial Hygiene fields required.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Proven EH&S skills in a industrial setting
• Proven problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of internal quality audit procedures (ISO and OHSAS).
• Proven communication skills.
• Proven knowledge of EH&S regulations, standards and procedures.
• Familiarity with industrial hygiene fundamentals including air sampling and HEPA systems.
• EH&S project management skills

Essential Responsibilities:

• Responsible to implement the EH&S Management program s in accordance with Federal, State and Local Regulations and ISO/OHSAS standards.
• Responsible to provide customers with necessary support to prevent incidents impacting EH & S.
• Oversees the development, management and implementation of a variety of EH&S programs to ensure regulatory compliance as mandated by local, state, and federal agencies including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
• Maintains EH & S Control Procedures and records per regulations and ISO/OHSAS Standards.
• Assists and oversees all EH&S Related training of personnel.
• Defines and implements corrective/preventive actions and continuous improvement activities as directed.
• Interfaces with other department personnel
• Responsible for effective communications levels and fosters team building.
• Performs other assignments as required.
• Takes lead role in training all new personnel hired into First Solar from Safety Programs and activities.
• Provide EH&S leadership & support to Development Engineering including ensuring that EH&S principles are integrated into the design of equipment and processes
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships:

• This position will not have direct reports.

Travel:

• 0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.)
• If hired during plant start up, you will be expected to travel to other First Solar locations for training.

Estimated Salary Range:

• $61,000 - $87,000, Annually

US 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 37 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
• 20/40 vision in both eyes together, 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 a frequent 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, and a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair) for those requiring respirator use.

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.