Engineer 3 - Environmental Safety & Sustainability

SUMMARY PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for moderately complex engineering projects. Coordinates work within the scope of assigned projects to ensure objectives in terms of quality, cost, and time are met. Prepares project schedules and reviews cost estimates, compiles required cost and equipment information, and writes appropriation requests.  Responsible for effective communication of engineering information among team members. Follows the structure of Pella’s Safety, Quality, Project Management & Continuous Improvement Systems from concept through project execution.  May supervise assigned technical team members and coordinates their work within the scope of assigned responsibilities. Serves as a resource to others as assigned, providing technical information and engineering recommendations that assist with projects. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SCOPE:

Contributes to project identification and definition. Normally works under the guidance of a supervisor.  Develops, implements and/or supports assigned technologies, products, and processes. Responsible for other projects as assigned by supervisor.

SUPERVISING OTHERS:

Primarily an individual contributor role; however, capable of leading a team in technical projects. May supervise non-exempt and hourly employees.

APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE:

Proven experience beyond education to support and deliver high quality products and processes through the application of engineering principles.  Exhibits competency and begins to develop expertise in multiple engineering technologies. Performs work which involves conventional practice but may include a variety of complex features, such as conflicting design requirements, incomplete market requirements, unsuitability of standard materials and multiple project coordination.

JUDGMENT:

Independently evaluates, selects and applies engineering principles to product and process modifications.  Exercises independent judgment to define project objectives and engineering / scientific approach. Assignments may require development of unclear objectives and require investigation of multiple variables.

QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

3+ years combined engineering experience.

EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT:

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Math, or relevant Science or combination of education and experience.  Responsible for ongoing development of technical and leadership competencies.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Environmental & Safety Engineer                       

Responsibilities: Develop, manage and continuously improve data and information systems that support implementation of environmental compliance processes, corporate sustainability initiatives, and safety programs and processes.  Influence and provide technical support for corporate machine guarding standards and participate on the corporate machine guarding team. Assist plant managers, plant engineers and safety coordinators through regulatory inspections by providing compliance information in a user friendly format.  Maintain, update and continuously improve SharePoint sites related to environmental, safety and facilities initiatives including on-line training resources.   Assist with preparation of reports mandated by environmental and safety regulations. Perform safety audits and execute air emissions construction permits as assigned.  Track renewals and update spill prevention plans and storm water pollution prevention plans.

Supervisory responsibilities:  None

Travel expectations:  Moderate 

Computer skills: Microsoft Office applications, AutoCAD, 

Technical / functional skills:  Apply environmental and safety regulatory knowledge; Apply industrial technology or mechanical engineering principles;  Pella project management and prioritization; influence product and process design by applying sustainability principles

Safety: Periodically exposed to machinery where safe operating procedures must be followed, work environment may be noisy. 

Certificates, licenses, and registrations: 

Leadership competencies:  Apply technical and functional expertise, Manage and improve processes, Foster collaboration, Establish plans, Coach and develop people, Lead courageously, Inspire Trust, Drive execution, promote corporate citizenship and exercise seasoned judgment.