Description
recruiting for:
EHS Engineer
This position reports into the EHS&S Manager and is based at Cape Town, South Africa.
Who We Are
At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made up with 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to deliver the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means to have the power to impact life of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours.

What You Will Do
Kenvue is looking for a Junior EHS Engineer to participate in the implementation and maintenance of the Environmental, Health, and Safety systems, to improve employee working conditions and reduce environmental impacts at our Cape Town site.

• Actively participate in defining the EHS system and maintaining it to achieve EHS objectives.

• Contribute to the development of regulatory compliance plans and continuous improvement projects related to EHS.

• Participate in the deployment of EHS objectives for the site - auditing, analyzing, documenting, and reporting on their implementation and effectiveness by preparation dashboards, reports & management reviews.

• Act as the EHS reference for other departments and regulatory bodies.

• Create, update, and maintain the operating and work instructions for EHS.

• Continuously update the EHS management system.

• Participate in the verification of the compliance with EHS regulations and Kenvue standards. Participate in the dissemination and adaptation of mandatory EHS standards.

• Support management in contact with authorities in EHS relevant areas.

• Support the EHS Site Lead in identification of business impacts of EHS and changes to regulations.

• Execute the Regional & Internal Audit program and ensures timely corrective actions are taken when EHS hazards are identified.

• Collaborate and participate in various EHS committees.

• Carry out risk assessments.

• Collaborate to maintain local ISO certifications (and other voluntary certifications, VPP/OHSAS)

• Facilitate, implement, plan, and produce material for internal training in EHS, for contractors and fire safety.

• Develop relationships with other functions (e.g., engineering, facilities) to ensure EHS aspects are considered at the beginning of new/changing operations and to manage aspects of external manufacturers, suppliers and contractor programs.

• Participate in the analysis of incident and accidents and good-saves (both bodily and environmental) and contribute to the associated action plans.

• Participate in the definition and execution of CAPA.

• Seek innovative approaches to drive continuous improvement in safety culture and overall EHS program effectiveness.

• Organize evacuation exercises and participate in fire risk prevention, including evaluating risks and following up on internal action plans.

• Participate In the assigned trainings.

• Boots on the ground. Spend a minimum of 40% of operational time on the shopfloor

• Implement EHS Inspection Program

• Execution of all Waste upliftment’s, tracking data and ensure destruction certificates are supplied by service providers.

Qualifications
What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or equivalent in Engineering or a related field (or STEAM)

• 4-5 years of professional experience in a similar role

• Proactive approach to EHS initiatives

• Proficient in EHS Risk Assssment, able to recognize and assess EHS hazards and risks

• Proficient in EHS Risk Control, able to prevent, eliminate, reduce or mitigate EHS risks through a hierarchy of controls

• Proficient in EHS Risk Compliance, identify, analyze, communicate and manage compliance and conformance

• Proficient in EHS Management Systems, design, prescribe and assess a consistent framework of interdependent processes that supports execution of the Kenvue EHS policy

• Proficient in EHS Communication and Training, design, deliver and manage communications and training programs

• Familiar with: Product Stewardship, Sustainability and Stakeholder Management

What’s In It For You

• Competitive Benefit Package

• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!

• Learning & Development Opportunities

• Employee Resource Groups

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Primary Location Europe/Middle East/Africa-South Africa-Western Cape-Cape Town

Job Function Environmental Health & Safety