EH&S Engineer

Trinseo is a different kind of global materials company – at the intersection of people, technology, and customers. We are a world leader in the production of plastics and latex binders. Our culture is built on passion and innovation. 

A career at Trinseo presents a unique opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment. Helping customers solve their most complex material challenges is the reason we come to work each day. We are seeking innovative thinkers – ready to tackle any challenge and passionate about delivering value. 

As a global materials solutions provider focused on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to our customers, we need people to feel respected and included so they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We strive to create workplaces that reflect all communities and customers we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. That's why we're fully committed to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience to drive us forward every day. 

About Role:

The role of the EHS Engineer is responsible to provide practical support on activities in the field of Environmental, Health & Safety for the site.  And the role is also responsible for the oversight and development of EH&S plans and managing the implementation of environmental programs for the site.  The role manages the EHS activities through team members from production, site logistics and maintenance. 

The EHS Engineer acts as the lead in monitoring existing and potential environmental concerns and recommends priorities for resolution. The incumbent works with leadership to define, develop, and implement process safety strategies to enhance the overall productivity and safety measures in plants/sites.  He/she identifies common safety/health hazards inherent in the organization’s operations and establishes guidelines for protection from those hazards. The role leads response and investigating teams for near missed or critical incidents, and audits programs for compliance with company standards, government regulations and adequacy relative to local conditions. He/she develops programs and training for remedial action and maintains relationships with regulatory and government agency personnel.  He/she also leads improvement projects to related to EHS.

1. Acts as site resource for EH&S related information with respect to procedures, guidelines and standards.  Supports teams and individuals with respect to EH&S related tasks and activities, incl. issuing Safe Work Permits, providing safety training, implementing safety plans, and conducting safety promotion. – 50%
2. Coordinates and executes compliance tasks with respect to Environmental, Industrial Hygiene, Health, and Safety.  Performs data collection & analysis, and compiles reports for the Plant. Takes action to close gaps. – 10%
3. Leads EH&S related improvement projects and takes part in other project evaluations based on the requirements for EH&S. – 10%
4. Leads and participates in Root Cause Investigations for EH&S incidents based on the corresponding requirements and documents the findings.  Ensures on time completion of follow-up actions to prevent recurrence. – 10%
5. Coordinates all EH&S related audits and works with relevant discipline Subject Matter Expert to propose the solution to mitigate the risks identified during the audit.  Keeps track of completion status of audit follow-ups and provides necessary assistant to action owners to ensure on time completion.  – 10%
6. Assists in defining and reaching the EH&S goals for the site. – 5%
7. Be an active member of the regional EH&S Network. – 5%

Minimum Education Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science, or equivalent is preferred. Diploma or higher diploma in occupational safety and health will also be considered.

Minimum Experience:

• 2 to 5 years in a Manufacturing environment, with large exposure in occupational safety and health.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Environmental and Safety laws, regulations, and ISO standards
• Good interpersonal and people leadership skills
• Computer skills, Microsoft outlook, word, excel, power points, SAP
• Communication: Fluent in read, write and spoken English and Mandarin in a work environment

Equity and Inclusion

With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives, experiences and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, work and life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity.  We welcome all applicants, regardless of their backgrounds, and are committed to a fair and inclusive hiring process.