Safety and Environmental Engineer
At Trane Technologies™ and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.
What’s in it for you:
Are you ready to make a difference? Heating, ventilating and cooling commercial buildings consumes a large portion of the world’s energy today and, as the world economy grows, it will make an ever-increasing impact on the environment, human health and safety and the global economy. At Trane, we strive to produce the very best HVAC systems to help building owners provide optimum human comfort and safety while using less energy. In so doing, we partner with our customers to build a sustainable future!
As a Safety and Environmental Engineer, you will be responsible for addressing safety and environmental procedures and implementations to ensure full compliance with environmental laws and regulations. Manage and improve environmental and safety procedures in order to achieve continuous and successful results in compliance with all the regulations.
Thrive at work and at home:
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- You will have the opportunity to participate in the Company's private medical and life insurance program prior to meeting eligibility requirements, following the policies, terms, and conditions set by the Company. The coverage and conditions for employees and their family members may vary based on the location.
- You will also have access to the all-inclusive Wellbeing Program, which provides resources to support the emotional, legal, and financial well-being of you and your family.
- The Company offers continuous learning opportunities through its continuing education programs.
- Additionally, you will be granted one full day (8 hours) of paid time off per calendar year to volunteer with non-profit charitable organizations through the Employee Volunteerism program.
- In cases of unforeseen personal hardship, the Trane Technologies Helping Hands Fund is available to provide support to employees facing financial challenges.
- You will have the opportunity to participate in the Company's private medical and life insurance program prior to meeting eligibility requirements, following the policies, terms, and conditions set by the Company. The coverage and conditions for employees and their family members may vary based on the location.
Where is the work: Arecibo, Puerto Rico
What you will do:
- Supervise operators of the Water Treatment Plant and EHS Technicians. Assign work plans and review compliance. Evaluate, analyze and implement opportunities for improvement.
- Implements environmental policies and procedures in compliance with Puerto Rico local and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), EPA, EQB, PRASA, Solid Waste Authority, regulations, DNR.
- Represents the organization in community or industry environmental groups and programs.
- Implements programs to train managers and employees in work site practices, waste management, waste water treatment plants, and correct handling techniques for chemicals, equipment, and other materials.
- Maintains environmental files and records in accordance to government requirements.
- Interprets data and observations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry guidelines and advises management accordingly.
- Performs hazardous waste site investigations and develops a recommended action for management which is in compliance with regulations.
- Evaluates water chemical analysis data in primary and supportive plant systems to determine compliance with regulations.
- Assess the environmental risk of activities and advise management on environmental impact.
- Serves as company representative in a variety of inspection processes including OSHA, PROSHA, EPA, EQB, PRASA, and Fire Department.
- Confers with departmental supervisors, manufacturing representatives, and regulatory agency staff to discuss problems, to develop tests to detect hazardous leaks, and to design plans to monitor equipment.
- Performs other duties and projects as assigned.
- Maintain the work area clean and organized.
- Support lean initiatives (5s, RIE’s, SQDIP, MDI, 9 step).
- Comply with company policies and procedures, including EHS and ISO requirements.
What you will bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably Environmental Engineering)
Equal Employment Opportunity:
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.