EHS Engineer
The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.). Job Description Role Summary / Purpose
- The EHS Engineer provides day-to-day environmental, health, and safety (EHS) support at a manufacturing site or fixed facility (such as a service shop or O&M site).
- Drives implementation of EHS programs to support Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost objectives.
- Ensures regulatory compliance and alignment with company requirements, while partnering with operations to identify and reduce risk and strengthen safety culture.
- Uses technical EHS expertise, analytical thinking, and strong collaboration skills to execute site-level EHS strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Implement and maintain EHS programs to meet federal, state, and local regulations and company policies, standards, and procedures.
- Support regulatory compliance activities , including inspections, audits, permits, and required reporting (e.g., OSHA, EPA, local environmental authorities).
- Conduct and/or support risk assessments , including Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), and ergonomic assessments.
- Track and drive closure of corrective and preventive actions identified from inspections, audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
- Perform incident investigations , including root cause analysis, documentation, and implementation/verification of corrective actions.
- Support management of change (MOC) processes to ensure EHS risks are evaluated and controlled before new processes, equipment, or materials are introduced.
- Apply in-depth knowledge of EHS technical disciplines (occupational safety, industrial hygiene, process safety, environmental compliance) to identify hazards and recommend controls.
- Use data-driven analysis to monitor EHS performance metrics, identify trends, and recommend improvement actions.
- Develop, review, and update EHS procedures, work instructions, and standard work to ensure regulatory compliance and support operational excellence.
- Evaluate new processes, equipment, chemicals, and facility changes for EHS risks and recommend appropriate engineering controls, administrative controls, PPE, and monitoring strategies.
- Partner with operations, maintenance, quality, engineering, and HR to integrate EHS requirements into daily work and projects.
- Maintain knowledge of EHS best practices and understand how EHS integrates with other business functions and competitive benchmarks.
- Provide EHS input to capital projects, new product introductions, and process or layout changes to ensure safe and compliant design and operation.
- Exercise sound judgment to propose solutions outside of set parameters when addressing complex manufacturing processes with technical variety and interdependent production cycles.
- Develop and deliver EHS training (e.g., hazard communication, lockout/tagout, confined space, PPE, ergonomics, emergency response) to employees, contractors, and visitors as needed.
- Support and promote a strong safety culture , including encouraging hazard and near-miss reporting and employee participation in EHS programs.
- Serve as a resource and mentor to colleagues with less EHS experience, helping build EHS capability at the site.
- Facilitate EHS committees, safety talks, and engagement events , and support clear communication of EHS expectations, performance, and recognition.
- Lead small to medium EHS projects or initiatives, including risk-reduction projects, EHS improvement kaizens, and corrective action campaigns.
- Use strong communication and influencing skills to gain alignment and consensus on EHS topics and priorities across cross-functional teams.
- Set and communicate performance expectations , manage timelines and deliverables, and escalate issues when necessary.
- Handle sensitive issues and confidential information with integrity and professionalism.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college preferably in Environmental Engineering, Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years Manufacturing experience) +
- Minimum of 3 years of EHS experience
- Technical EHS Knowledge
- Demonstrated working knowledge of occupational safety, industrial hygiene, and process safety management .
- Experience conducting risk assessments, exposure evaluations, and implementing engineering and administrative controls.
- Professional Certifications
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and/or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) strongly preferred, or demonstrated progress toward professional certification.
- Communication Skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical EHS concepts to employees, leaders, and non-EHS stakeholders.
- Comfortable presenting, training, and facilitating groups.
- Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems , perform root cause analysis, and drive timely closure of corrective actions.
- Uses data and metrics to prioritize risks and recommend solutions.
- Project and Program Management
- Established project management skills , including planning, organizing, tracking milestones, and delivering results on time.
- Ability to document, plan, promote, and execute EHS programs and initiatives.
- Collaboration and Influence
- Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams , influence without direct authority, and build strong relationships with operations, engineering, and leadership.
- Tools and Systems
- Familiarity with EHS management systems , incident reporting and tracking tools, and basic data/analysis tools (e.g., spreadsheets, dashboards).
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