EHS Engineer

First Solar is seeking an EHS Engineer in Lafayette, LA, responsible for implementing the Environmental Health and Safety program and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates should have a 4-year degree in an EHS-related field and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Key skills include EH&S knowledge, problem-solving, and project management. The role may require travel to other plants for training, with an estimated salary range of $61,000-$87,000.
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.

Basic Job Functions:

Implements the Environmental Health and Safety program ensuring compliance with EH&S and applicable regulatory standards.

Education/Experience:

4 year degree in an EHS related field preferred, other degrees considered with direct EHS work experience

5 years experience in the Environmental, Safety or Industrial Hygiene fields required.

Required Skills/Competencies:

Proven EH&S skills in a industrial setting

Proven problem-solving skills.

Knowledge of internal quality audit procedures (ISO and OHSAS).

Proven communication skills.

Proven knowledge of EH&S regulations, standards and procedures.

Familiarity with industrial hygiene fundamentals including air sampling and HEPA systems.

EH&S project management skills

Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsible to implement the EH&S Management program s in accordance with Federal, State and Local Regulations and ISO/OHSAS standards.

Responsible to provide customers with necessary support to prevent incidents impacting EH & S.

Oversees the development, management and implementation of a variety of EH&S programs to ensure regulatory compliance as mandated by local, state, and federal agencies including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Maintains EH & S Control Procedures and records per regulations and ISO/OHSAS Standards.

Assists and oversees all EH&S Related training of personnel.

Defines and implements corrective/preventive actions and continuous improvement activities as directed.

Interfaces with other department personnel

Responsible for effective communications levels and fosters team building.

Performs other assignments as required.

Takes lead role in training all new personnel hired into First Solar from Safety Programs and activities.

Provide EH&S leadership & support to Development Engineering including ensuring that EH&S principles are integrated into the design of equipment and processes

Other duties as assigned.

Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships:

This position will report to the Manager- EHS Operations USA

Travel:

If hiring to a new plant prior to plant start, associate will be required to spend extended time (60-80%) in another plant in either Ohio or Alabama for training until their assigned plan starts equipment installation

Estimated Annual Salary Range:

$61,000-$87,000 Estimated Annual Salary

US Physical Requirements:

Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.

Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.

Will lift, push or pull up to 27 pounds on an occasional basis.

Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.

20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required.

Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.

May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.

May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.

Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards).

All associates working on the production floor may be required to wear a respirator at any given time and thus, the ability to wear a respirator is a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair).

All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. To best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. First Solar is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.

Company DescriptionFirst Solar in Louisiana
First Solar is expanding its American solar manufacturing footprint into the heart of Acadiana in Iberia Parish with a new advanced manufacturing facility, which is expected to be commissioned in the first half of 2026. The new facility will use First Solar’s proprietary process to transform sheets of glass into fully functioning solar panels - capable of generating clean electricity from sunlight - in approximately four-and-a-half hours.