3M
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Sr. Environmental Health and Safety Engineer*

Pay
$124,127 – $151,710 per year
Location
Alexandria, MN · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Senior
Experience
5+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Listed
30 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • CHMM
  • QEP
  • CIH
  • CSP
  • environmental permitting
  • EHS management systems
  • federal, state and local environmental regulations
  • project management

Also useful

  • Certified Hazardous Materials Manager
  • Qualified Environmental Professional

About the role

Environmental Health and Safety Engineer Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it's equally important you know that the company that you choose to work, and its leaders, will support and guide you.

With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers. This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

The Impact You'll Make in this Role As an Environmental Health and Safety Engineer you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world.

Here, you will make an impact by: Leading EHS programs, emphasis on environmental planning to maintain compliance to all applicable environmental standards and regulations, and conformance to all 3M environmental, health and safety expectations. Interpreting and rationalizing federal, state and local environmental standards for applicability and implementation at the site.

Completing and/or reviewing and submitting applicable permits and reports. Leading environmental performance improvement projects. Assessing new and changing processes, equipment and chemistry. Interacting with internal auditors and regulatory agencies. Serve as site environmental expert on environmental projects and communicating project status.

Participating in or leading initiatives aimed at enhancing EHS culture, behaviors, and accountability within all levels of the workforce. Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher in a science, engineering, environmental, health or safety discipline (completed and verified prior to start).

Five (5) years of experience working in an environmental, health or safety role in a manufacturing environment in a private, public, government or military environment. Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: Master's degree or higher in a science, engineering, environmental, health or safety discipline from an accredited institution.

Eight (8) or more years of experience working in an environmental, health or safety role in a manufacturing environment. Professional certification(s) primarily being Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP), Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or Certified Safety Professional (CSP). Strong project management skills and ability to set objectives and deliver results.

Experience implementing comprehensive EHS management systems. Strong communication skills (oral, written and presentation). Work location: Alexandria, MN Travel: May include up to 10% domestic Relocation: May be Authorized Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.

U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum.

To comply with these laws, 3M must help assess candidates' U.S. person status. The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position.

Supporting Your Well-being 3M offers many programs to help you live your best life - both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. Chat with Max For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers.

Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $124,127 - $151,710, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited, the candidate's relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.

In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets.

It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties. Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.

Pay & Benefits Overview: 3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.

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