Title:  Agency - EHS Engineer - East Coast

ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY                    

Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. AE’s power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. With engineering know-how and responsive service and support around the globe, the company builds collaborative partnerships to meet technology advances, propel growth for its customers and innovate the future of power. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

**This is an Agency position**

POSITION SUMMARY:                                  

Executes and facilitates Advanced Energy’s environmental health and safety program portfolio for multiple locations with the goal of eliminating injuries and incidents, preventing property loss, and minimizing impact to human health and the environment. Responsible for EHS at multiple AE facilities and travel is required. Responsible for employee awareness programs, training, and overall compliance. Provides and coordinates audits and hazard assessments for compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, and other relevant requirements.  Works under minimal supervision. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead planning, establishing, implementing, and maintaining of occupational health, safety, and environmental programs.  Ensure that Advanced Energy complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and standards
• Lead safety-forward culture changes
• Respond as a leader to emergencies and incidents
• Champion safety and chair safety committees at a facility level
• Coordinate and conduct site safety inspections and audits. Identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices in the workplace and implement corrective actions
• Perform hazard assessments including job hazard assessments and audits with business leaders and prepare comprehensive recommendations for corrective action to eliminate or minimize potential hazards
• Assist business partners with reporting incidents and near misses. Lead incident investigations and recommend corrective actions
• Steward and facilitate emergency action plans
• Other duties as assigned from Corporate EHS

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Time is divided between office, engineering labs, and production environments. Requires sitting, standing, walking, and talking for extended periods of time and lifting up to 50 pounds on occasion. Will be required to work in all environments at AE.
• Regular travel required
• Location: Wilmington, MA; Sharon, MA; or Lockport, NY
• Hours: Hours are flexible; 20-40 hours per week

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge/proficiency in the areas:
  • Safety culture development
  • Effective communication
  • Electrical safety and NFPA 70e
  • Emergency response
  • Hazard identification and assessments
  • Hot work
  • Incident investigations
  • Detail-oriented
  • Self-directed with strong organizational and time management skills
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence without formal authority
  • Ability to locate, interpret, and implement regulatory requirements
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of applications and other common computer tools

EXPERIENCE:                                              

Essential:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in related fields such as safety, industrial hygiene, environmental compliance, and hazardous waste management
• Experience in manufacturing or R&D engineering labs

Desirable:

• Experience managing electrical safety program
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) credentials

EDUCATION:                                                                                    

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Physical Sciences, or Engineering 

Desirable:

• Master’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Physical Sciences, or Engineering.
• EMT or other first-responder training

COMPENSATION:                           

As required by law under the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, Advanced Energy provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in several states. Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. The compensation range for this position is $50.00/hour to $65.00/hour.

BENEFITS:

As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan, and discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan. 

In addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. In the U.S., we offer a rich benefits package that includes:

• Medical - 4 different health care plan options, dental, and vision
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Generous paid time off starting at 4 weeks, 7 holidays and 3 floating holidays
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time off
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave for both Moms and Dads
• Company matched 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs  
• Other voluntary benefits include pet insurance, identify theft, legal assistance, critical illness, and voluntary accident insurance

Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and/or veteran status.

Advanced Energy is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application process/procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance in completing an Advanced Energy application, please reach out to HumanResources@aei.com