EHS Engineer

What we do

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.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated.  We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact 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. For more information, click here.

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What you will do

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

EHS Engineer

This position reports into the EHS Site Lead and is based in Cape Town.

What we do

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®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who we are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated.  We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact 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. For more information, click here.

What will you do

Support the EHS Site Lead for EHS performance at the site. 

• Actively participate in defining the EHS system and maintaining it to achieve EHS objectives.
• Contribution to the sites design reviews, process optimization, and equipment safety evaluations
• Contribute to the development of regulatory compliance plans and continuous improvement projects related to EHS.
• Application engineering principles to identify, evaluate, and control safety risks in industrial and operational environments,
• Evaluation of equipment layouts, guarding, and fail-safe mechanisms.
• Ensuring Safety Systems and controls for E.g. machine guarding, ventilation, pressure relief systems, interlocks, alarms.
• Evaluation of safety implications of engineering and process changes.

• 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.

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

• 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 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.

• Organize evacuation exercises and participate in fire risk prevention, including evaluating risks and following up on internal action plans.
• Boots on the ground. Spend a minimum of 40% of operational time on the shopfloor
• Implement EHS Inspection Program
• Management contractor safety compliance on-site.
• Execution of all Waste upliftment’s, tracking data and ensure destruction certificates are supplied by service providers.

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, safety engineering, industrial engineering, or related field
• 3 to 5 years of professional experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with regulators, management, and site personnel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, to support reporting and presentations.

Desired Qualifications

• Proficient in Technical EHS Risk Assessment, able to recognize and assess plant operations and industrial hazards
• Demonstrated experience in applying engineering principles to improve safety, reliability, and efficiency of industrial processes.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, chemical, and/or industrial systems
• Familiarity with engineering standards, codes, and best practices (e.g., ASME, API, SANS where applicable).
• Involvement in Process Safety Management Assessments
• Conducting and facilitating:
  • Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP)
  • Dust and Electrostatic Assessments
  • Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
  • Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA)
• Implementation of engineering controls and safety instrumented systems
• Development of risk mitigation strategies to prevent major incidents.
• Engineering risk analysis, technical problem solving, safety system designs

What’s in it for you

• Competitive Benefit Package
• 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 identify, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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