EHS Specialist 1

Canadian Solar Inc. is a vertically-integrated manufacturer of ingots, wafers, cells, solar modules (panels) and custom-designed solar power applications. Canadian Solar Inc. delivers solar power products of uncompromising quality to customers worldwide. Canadian Solar’s world class team of professionals works closely with our customers to provide them with solutions for all their solar needs. For more information on the company, please visit www.canadian-solar.com.

Position Title: EHS Specialist I

Department: Environmental Health and Safety

Entity: USMMC

Reports To: EHS Manager

Location: Mesquite, Texas

Position Summary:

This position is for a dedicated professional with a passion for protecting the environment and ensuring the health and safety of our team members

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to report to onsite management teams and corporate based reporting systems

• Support management efforts to ensure compliance with all corporate program expectations and applicable federal and state laws

• Conduct risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis) and new equipment introductions

• Responsible for recommending appropriate risk mitigation measures to management, including ergonomics

• Available to work flexible shifts including days, nights and/or weekends
  

Qualifications and Experience:

• 1-3 years of experiencein an environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related fieldAND B.degree.

• Knowledge of OSHA regulations specifically 29 CFR 1910

• Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel in a professional capacity

• Experience maintaining confidentiality in matter involving security and/or personnel issues in the workplace

• Good communication and teamwork skills, good problem-solving skills. 

• Knowledge of ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety management system practices and developing, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental management System and ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management. 

• Strong sense of responsibility, highly motivated, forward thinking, and proactive.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• University degree or higher, preferably in a safety related field.

• Strong communication, teamwork, analysis, judgment, and customer focus skills.

• Ability to analyze accident data, new processes, and machinery for potential safety concerns and conduct job hazard and job safety analyses.

• Experience in emergency response and currently holds First Aid and CPR certificates.

Compensation and Benefits:

Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement. Our generous benefits package includes a 401(k) Retirement Plan, medical/dental/life/disability program, PTO, and sick days.

Canadian Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.