Job Description

Renesas Electronics is hiring an Environmental Health and Safety Engineer for our Palm Bay, Florida site to develop, implement, monitor, and maintain company occupational and environmental health and safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations. As the lone Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety (OEHS) professional, you will shape and mold the safety culture of a manufacturing facility comprised of 370 non-union employees; and provide support and guidance to site management on OEHS matters.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert in Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety.
• Maintain the Renesas OEHS written plans and specifications to ensure continued compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and FDEP regulations.
• Ensure full adherence to safety and security requirements promulgated by the USNRC, and DHS.
• Lead the development and implementation of OEHS programs and activities to achieve and maintain compliance with relevant regulatory laws and regulations.
• Develop and maintain cordial and respectful working relationships with local authorities such as PBFD, Brevard Co. HazMat, and PBPD as it relates to complying with federal mandates.
• Monitor legislative changes resulting in new OEHS regulations and determine their applicability to the organization’s procedures. Plan and implement actions as appropriate.
• Anticipate and recognize workplace hazards, evaluate exposures, and offer control measures to protect employees from the identified hazards.
• Participate in internal audits as necessary, review findings and opportunities for improvement, and identify and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct accident/incident investigations and identify preventative measures.
• Develop, coordinate, and conduct OEHS training.
• Perform periodic environmental inspections.
• Responsible for emergency response and planning operations and oversees the development and activities of the site’s emergency response team.
• Evaluate and approve new chemical use in accordance with HazCom requirements as a component of the management of change process.
• Coordinate and assist in the execution of capital OEHS projects to ensure continued compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Supervise the site’s hazardous waste operations (LQG).
• Maintain the site’s two radioactive materials licenses for compliance with FL Bureau of Radiation Control and US Nuclear Regulatory Commission mandates.
• Manage the site’s air operation permit in accordance with FL Dept of Environmental Protection.
• Prepare and submit all federal and state OEHS-related reports.

Qualifications

Key Qualifications

• Must be a self-starter and able to perform at a high level with minimal to no supervision.
• Bachelor’s degree in an applied science, an OEHS discipline (e.g., industrial hygiene), or public health from an accredited institution.
• 10+ years of OEHS experience
• Thorough knowledge of state FDEP regulations, and federal OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the proven ability to relate across all organizational levels.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Candidate must be a US citizen.

Desired

• Strong analytical skills and attention to details.
• >10 years of OEHS experience
• 3+ years of OEHS experience in a manufacturing environment
• CIH or CSP certification is highly desirable
• Thorough knowledge and experience with ISO OEHS standards, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001

Additional Information

This position is 100% onsite Monday through Friday in Palm Bay, FL.

Due to the nature of this position and the required access to areas where ITAR-controlled articles and/or technical data may be present, candidates must meet the applicable U.S. person requirements for ITAR access. This includes individuals who are:

• A U.S. citizen or U.S. national;
• A lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder); or
• A protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)."

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.

At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.

We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.

Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.

Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.