EH&S Engineer

Description

The company is a diversified manufacturer that works with well-known brands to design, build and deliver new products.

This role reports to the EH&S Manager and sits on the site team as an EH&S Engineer 4.

You will lead the setup, rollout and ongoing improvement of environmental, health, safety and sustainability programs across the site.

The job is strategic: you will shape safety culture, keep the site compliant and support sustainable practices.

You will act as a go-to adviser for site leadership and work with other functions to keep the workplace safe, healthy and environmentally responsible.

Job category: Operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site's environmental, health, safety and sustainability programs so they meet federal, state, local and customer rules.
• Run continuous improvement work that cuts workplace hazards, raises environmental results and builds a stronger safety culture.
• Carry out risk assessments, inspections, audits and incident investigations, including root cause analysis. Make sure corrective and preventive actions happen on time.
• Work with operations, facilities, engineering and leaders to check new equipment, processes and facility changes for EH&S compliance and risk.
• Own regulatory reporting, compliance work, employee training, contractor safety oversight and sustainability projects, and advise site staff and managers along the way.

Requirements

• Solid knowledge of environmental, health and safety rules, including OSHA, EPA, hazardous materials handling, industrial hygiene, ergonomics and emergency response.
• Hands-on experience building, running and managing EH&S programs in a manufacturing setting.
• You have investigated incidents, assessed risk, run compliance checks and managed corrective actions.
• You have a record of leading cross-functional projects and winning buy-in from stakeholders at every level.
• Background in sustainability work, environmental management systems and continuous improvement.
• Strong analysis, writing, teaching and presenting skills, and the ability to get employees, customers, regulators and senior leaders on board.
• You can read regulations, technical standards and company policy and apply them to daily operations.
• A bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience, is typically required.
• Typically 7+ years of EH&S work in manufacturing or industrial settings, including leading programs, projects or people.
• Certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, OSHA credentials, emergency medical certification or hazmat training are preferred.
• Expert operational, technical and leadership skills, with the ability to push strategic EH&S goals across the site and contribute to wider company goals.

Conditions

Applications are accepted for at least five days from the posting start date and until the end date or until the role is filled, and may close sooner due to volume.

Relocation is open to domestic moves only.

No visa sponsorship is offered.

The company is an equal opportunity employer that makes hiring decisions on merit, qualifications and ability, and reasonable accommodations for disability during the application process are available on request.

Benefits

• Access to medical, dental and vision coverage across the full range of plans.
• Life insurance.
• Disability cover, both short-term and long-term.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Paid vacation plus paid sick days.
• Tuition reimbursement.