Environmental Health Safety Engineer

Environmental Health & Safety Engineer

Overview

We are seeking an experienced EHS Engineer to support a manufacturing facility by driving a culture of safety, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading continuous improvement initiatives across environmental, health, and safety programs.

This role partners closely with operations, engineering, and leadership to maintain a safe and compliant workplace while improving overall performance and risk reduction.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all applicable OSHA, EPA, and federal, state, and local regulations
• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs, policies, and training initiatives
• Lead safety committee meetings and promote a strong safety-first culture
• Partner with operations and engineering teams to support process safety and continuous improvement efforts
• Conduct routine inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify and mitigate hazards
• Investigate incidents and near-misses, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
• Maintain and update EHS documentation, procedures, and reporting requirements Including regulatory reporting such as SARA Tier II, Title V, TRI, and related compliance documentation
• Track and report key EHS metrics, compliance status, and improvement initiatives to leadership
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies and external auditors
• Support initiatives to reduce workplace injuries, workers’ compensation costs, and safety-related downtime
• Participate in or lead site-level EHS projects and cross-functional initiatives
• Travel to additional facilities as needed

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of EHS experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations
• Experience with incident investigation, audits, and compliance reporting
• Ability to influence and collaborate across operations, engineering, and leadership teams
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience leading or supporting safety programs and training initiatives
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHS reporting systems

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field required