
EHS Engineer
Canadian Solar Inc.
The Role
Overview
Oversee wastewater, air emissions, hazardous waste and ensure environmental compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- process improvement
- emissions reporting
- wastewater operations
- treatment optimization
- permit management
- hazardous waste
Tasks
-Identify opportunities for process improvements to reduce environmental impact and operational costs. -Participate in air emissions inventory and reporting activities. -Monitor and operate wastewater treatment systems ensuring effluent quality meets regulatory standards. -Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for EHS incidents. -Help troubleshoot and optimize treatment processes to improve efficiency and compliance when necessary. -Coordinate with waste disposal contractors and regulatory inspectors. -Maintain environmental permits, records, and reports. -Implement corrective actions for any deviations or violations. -Maintain records and prepare reports for regulatory agencies. -Support health and safety initiatives related to environmental hazards. -Manage hazardous waste generation, storage, labeling, and disposal in accordance with regulations (e.g., RCRA). -Maintain hazardous waste manifests and related documentation. -Ensure compliance with air quality permits and regulations (IDEM, EPA) -Assist with environmental inspections, audits, and investigations. -Train employees on hazardous waste handling and emergency response procedures. -Collaborate with cross-functional teams on sustainability projects.
Requirements
- osha
- sampling
- bachelor’s
- microsoft
- problem‑solving
- regulations
What You Bring
-Knowledge of environmental regulations including Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, RCRA, and state/local environmental laws. -Certifications such as OSHA HAZWOPER, or Air Quality Certification are a plus. -Familiarity with environmental sampling methods, instrumentation, and data analysis. -Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field (for Engineer role); Associate degree or relevant technical certification for Technician role. -Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. -Proficient in Microsoft Office and environmental management software. -Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. -Will require wearing personal protective equipment (PPE). -At least 1 year of experience preferred. -Experience in wastewater treatment, air emissions monitoring, and hazardous waste management within a manufacturing or industrial setting. -Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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The Company
About Canadian Solar Inc.
-Founded in 2001 by Dr. Shawn Qu in Guelph, the company began as a visionary startup in solar photovoltaics. -It grew into a global renewables powerhouse, delivering over 125 GW of solar modules and developing 10 GWp of utility‑scale projects. -The firm vertically integrates manufacturing—from ingots and wafers to cells and PV modules—across facilities in North America, China, Southeast Asia, and Brazil. -It also provides battery energy storage systems, having shipped gigawatt‑hours of capacity and built a multi‑gigawatt project pipeline. -Flagship projects include bifacial PV modules powering Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas and large‑scale solar farms in South Africa, Brazil, Colombia, and Alberta. -A publicly traded NASDAQ firm since 2006, it reported revenue of $7.613 billion and net income of $363.6 million in 2023. -Recent milestones include launching U.S. panel and battery plants in Texas and Kentucky. -Specialisms include utility‑scale solar, module manufacturing, battery storage systems, EPC services, and global energy project development. -Its journey from Canadian roots to a multinational clean‑energy developer highlights a blend of manufacturing scale and project execution prowess.
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial & Industrial (C&I)
Utility
