Ehs Engineer

Job Title: EHS Engineer

Job Description

The EHS Engineer is responsible for supporting the development and execution of Environmental Health and Safety programs at a new manufacturing facility. Initially, the focus will be on establishing safe work systems during the ramp-up phase, which includes commissioning activities and conducting risk assessments. As the facility transitions into full production, the role involves maintaining and enhancing EHS programs to ensure regulatory compliance, support incident prevention, and collaborate with the continuous improvement function to strengthen site-wide performance.

Responsibilities

• Participate in EHS readiness activities related to the construction, installation, and commissioning of new equipment and production lines.

• Conduct and support Pre-Startup Safety Reviews and verify controls prior to equipment operation.

• Perform risk assessments for new technologies, equipment layouts, processes, and workflows.

• Provide input to engineering and operations on design choices that influence safe operability and long-term risk reduction.

• Develop and maintain machine safety procedures, including machine guarding standards and lockout/tagout procedures.

• Conduct hazard analyses and equipment risk evaluations aligned with OSHA requirements and industry standards.

• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to mitigate mechanical, electrical, and automation-related safety risks.

• Support compliance with federal OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ANSI, and Virginia state regulatory requirements.

• Assist with the development, implementation, and documentation of EHS policies, practices, and standard operating procedures.

• Conduct routine inspections, audits, and workplace assessments to verify regulatory and program compliance.

• Maintain EHS-related permits, records, training documentation, and compliance files.

• Participate in incident and near-miss investigations using recognized root cause analysis methods.

• Manage workers' compensation cases, including documentation and coordination with HR and external partners.

• Deliver EHS training for employees, contractors, and new hires.

• Communicate EHS expectations, requirements, and procedural updates to stakeholders.

• Monitor, analyze, and report EHS metrics and performance indicators.

• Prepare reports, summaries, and documentation for upper management.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

• Two to five or more years of EHS or Safety Engineering experience in manufacturing or industrial operations.

• Experience supporting EHS functions in a greenfield, ramp-up, or new technology manufacturing setting.

• Working knowledge of OSHA general industry requirements and related regulatory frameworks.

• Experience with machine safety requirements, including guarding, lockout/tagout, and equipment risk assessment.

• Experience managing workers' compensation cases, including coordination with HR and external partners.

• Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, operations, maintenance, HR, and contractor teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Professional certification or demonstrated progress toward ASP, CSP, CHST, OHST, or similar credentials.

• Experience with EHS management systems such as ISO 45001 or ISO 14001.

• Experience in manufacturing environments involving injection molding, automation, robotics, or material handling.

• Experience supporting contractor safety management during construction, installation, and commissioning activities.

Work Environment

This position requires working in a heavy industrial environment with standard hours from 8 AM to 5 PM, totaling 40 hours a week, based in Chester, VA.

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Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of South Chesterfield, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $50.48/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in South Chesterfield,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 2026.

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