Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of “shaping a sustainable world together” we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace automotive beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta Georgia Novelis has approximately 13000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents.

The EHS (Environmental, Health and Safety) Engineer will be a core team member at Novelis Kingston as they specialize in our top priority, safety, This Engineer will be a leader in safety by crafting innovative engineering solutions and ensuring the work we do is aligned with both federal, provincial legislation and Novelis Standard.

In this position, the EHS Engineer will demonstrate our Cultural Beliefs of: Be Open, Build Trust, Say Anything and Be Authentic in their everyday responsibilities. They will work with a diverse team to achieve our common goal of working safe with the most innovative technology and processes. The EHS Engineer will design and implement equipment to improve safety in the facility. They will also have an eye for detail as they review, edit and audit key safety processes to validate safe work practices are being followed.

At Novelis, our people are our greatest asset. We embrace our diversity to see real world problems through various lenses and make break-through technology possible. Our family-oriented atmosphere encourages and enables employees and their families to give back to their communities through volunteering and working with non-profit partners and local schools towards making communities safer, supporting Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education initiatives and growing recycling by consumers. We operate in a strong, encouraging environment with opportunities to be a part of our employee mentorship programs to guide you through your career.

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As an EHS Engineer, you will contribute to our company goals by:

• Collaborating with Production, Maintenance and EHS department to assist them in maintaining a safe working environment in compliance with health and safety, environmental regulations, standards, and practices.
• Leading all aspects of the MOC process for EHS regarding CAPEX and improvement projects.
• Taking lead on Kingston works Machine Guarding initiatives, by designing and installing upgraded equipment to align with current safety standards.
• Identifying and evaluate hazardous conditions including occupational health, safety, and environmental conditions and practices in the workplace through surveying.
• Participating in various process safety evaluations/activities, such as: PSSR, PSEA, Quad Folder Risk assessment improvement, incident investigations, compliance reviews, risk studies, insurance surveys and conduct consequence analyses.
• Reviewing engineering designs for compliance with company and industry safety standards.
• Updating and review Lock out Tag Out procedures.
• Conducting and coordinate on-site inspections to audit physical conditions to ensure safe work practices are being followed.
• Performing work permit reviews, behavior-based safety inspections, job site safety compliance inspections, including hazard analyses and safe work procedures, and prepare written reports and recommendations.
• Measuring and evaluate the hazard control system, policies, and procedures and recommend changes that reflect improved opportunities to eliminate workplace incidents and injuries.
• Participating in root cause analysis following injury, property damage using statistical loss data to prepare comprehensive recommendations for corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards.
• Participating in developing and promoting on- or off-job safety informative programs, to address safety issues or concerns.
• Acting as a mentor to other Kingston Works team members, ranging from other compliance engineers and management to shop floor employees
• Participating in contractor prequalification evaluation activities and review contractor safety submittals for compliance to corporate requirements.
• Evaluating new equipment installation in the plant to ensure it meets safety guidelines and standards set by province and Novelis.
• Assisting with environmental, sustainability initiatives, as needed.
• Supporting a 24/7 operation by responding to emergency situations and incidents, either during or after regular working hours, to provide technical assistance and advice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in an Engineering field (mechanical, electrical, chemical, or metallurgical) required
• Ontario Professional Engineer designation or in progress of acquiring designation preferred
• 1-5 years of industrial experience an asset, including student roles
• A proven understanding of continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience using a variety of computer programs and willing to learn new computer programming quickly
• Strong interpersonal skills to empower and engage a diverse team to achieve our Focused 5 by demonstrating our Cultural Beliefs in all undertakings
• Comfortable using databases including but not limited to excel, Access, SQL or similar
• The ability to work with a diverse group of people
• Strong communication skills to influence, coach and develop a diverse work group
• Proven Project Management experience

What We Offer:

Novelis' benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, driven by the marketplace, and affordable. In addition to core benefits, we provide these unique to the industry benefits:

• Family Growth Programs: Paid parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, Fertility Treatment, Childcare Discount and Nursing Mom Support
• Employee Assistance Programs: free resources available 24/7 to you and your family in the areas of mental health, family life, and career and financial guidance
• Wellness Programs: incentives for wellness activities, wellness spending account, programs for building healthy habits, virtual physical therapy for joint, back, and pelvic health, health management programs and more.
• Diabetes Management Program
• Pet insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• PerkSpot Discount Program
• Tuition assistance and career development programs

Novelis recognizes its dedicated and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoffs, recalls, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and training, are without regard to citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and record of offences.

If you require accommodation to participate in any part of the selection process, please contact Human Resources at 613-541-7116

Disclaimer:  

We encourage all potential candidates to follow the protocols below and to be diligent when sharing any personal information: 

• Check the job posting is live and valid via our careers page: Careers - Novelis
• Verify any communication with us by contacting our talent team at Careers – Novelis 

Novelis – Kingston Works is situated on the traditional homeland of the Haudenosaunee Anishinaabe and Huron-Wendat peoples. We thank them for their ongoing stewardship of this land where we are fortunate to work. We are located on the eastern end of Lake Ontario an area famous for its historical significance and breathtaking 1000 islands views. Kingston is midway between Toronto and Montreal and home to three world class higher learning institutions and many historic sites. Here 300 employees cold roll finish and anneal aluminum used in automotive and specialty products for a wide array of customers in North America. Local residents and visitors enjoy Kingston’s Downtown District which is the gathering place for various events including the Kingston Buskers Rendezvous and the 1000 Islands Poker Run. Our employees give back to the community through United Way and the Loaned Representative Program. The site also provides grants to community organizations promoting safety recycling and STEM education through the company’s Novelis Neighbor program.

We encourage all potential candidates to follow the protocols below and to be diligent when sharing any personal information: 

• Check the job posting is live and valid via our careers page: Careers - Novelis
• Verify any communication with us by contacting our talent team at Careers – Novelis