EHS Engineer

Job Summary
The EHS Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the company's environmental, health, and safety programs. This role is critical to ensuring a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible workplace. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a strong technical foundation in EHS principles and a passion for protecting people and the planet.
Health & Safety:
• Develop, implement, and enforce occupational health and safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., OSHA).
• Conduct regular workplace inspections, risk assessments, and job hazard analyses (JHAs) to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
• Lead incident investigations for accidents, near-misses, and injuries to determine root cause and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage the company's emergency response plans, including conducting drills and training emergency response teams.
• Develop and deliver EHS training programs for employees on topics such as lockout/tagout (LOTO), hazard communication, chemical safety, ergonomics, and machine guarding.
• Administer the personal protective equipment (PPE) program.
Environmental:
• Ensure compliance with all environmental regulations (e.g., RBA, EPA, DEC) pertaining to air, water, and waste.
• Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste programs, including storage, labeling, transportation, and disposal.
• Prepare and submit required environmental permits and reports (e.g., Tier II, TRI, Stormwater, Air Emissions).
• Develop and implement programs for spill prevention, control, and countermeasure (SPCC) and stormwater management.
• Identify and lead initiatives to reduce the company's environmental footprint, such as waste reduction, recycling, and energy conservation.
Compliance & Program Management:
• Stay current with existing and proposed EHS regulations and assess their potential impact on company operations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date EHS records, documentation, and metrics.
• Conduct internal audits and prepare facilities for external EHS audits and inspections.
• Manage workers' compensation claims and collaborate with HR and management on return-to-work programs.
• Lead the site safety committee and foster a strong, proactive safety culture across all levels of the organization.