EHS Professional

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 11,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.

 Location: Euclid - 22801 - Cleveland, OH, United States (US)
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function: Engineering
Req ID: 24286 

Summary:

The EHS Engineer is a professional who is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating environmental and occupational health and safety programs for the Cleveland Operation facilities. This position requires an individual who can work effectively with many stakeholders at all levels throughout the organization to drive compliance, engagement and improvements in our workplace environment and safety.

Responsibilities:

• Work on a team in a hands-on environment to execute projects, programs, and processes designed to continually improve the environmental footprint, reduce injuries and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Lead the Cleveland Operations as subject matter expert for Environmental, Safety and Compliance.
• Support the ISO 14001 and 45001 management systems through involvement in Audits, Objective & Targets, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), etc.
• Conduct incident investigations identifying the root cause and response plan.
• Host and facilitate investigations and respond to inquiries from regulatory bodies including OSHA, BWC, EPA, etc...
• Work with project engineers to identify and solve EHS and compliance issues prior to equipment installation.
• Update and implement LOTO procedure for equipment.
• Communication and education of new EHS and Agency requirements to the Cleveland Operations.
• Update and develop EHS specifications.
• Help manage and lead workplace safety including PPE selection, safety training, JHA’s, EHS walks, new hire orientation, contractor safety, etc.
• Keep up to date with regulatory agencies and policies ISO, EPA, NEC, NFPA, OSHA, etc.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as needed or directed in support of the Company’s 2025 Strategy.

Experience & Education Required:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree required, preferred area for focus in Engineering or Environmental Health and Safety
• 3 - 8 or more years’ required experience  
• Strong desire to take ownership and drive results.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 & 45001, EPA, NEC and OSHA standards is a plus.
• Motivated to make a difference by improving Safety and the Environmental footprint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate initiative and ability to accept responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.