EHS Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: EHS Engineer Department: Operations Reports To: Vice President of Operations

Job Summary:

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Engineer is responsible for ensuring workplace safety, environmental compliance, and risk management through inspections, training, and program implementation with a focus on continuous improvement to achieve zero injuries and compliance issues. This is both a technical leadership and hands-on role requiring a bias for action and continuous improvement mindset and teamwork approach.

The EHS Engineer plays a critical role in protecting employees, ensuring environmental stewardship, and maintaining regulatory compliance, making them essential to organizational safety and sustainability initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Hazard Identification and Risk Management: Assess potential environmental, health, and safety hazards in the workplace and develop strategies to mitigate risks.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal EHS regulations, including OSHA, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and other relevant standards.
• Program Development: Design, implement, and maintain EHS programs, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and safety protocols.
• Inspections and Audits: Conduct regular workplace inspections, internal audits, and compliance assessments to identify hazards and verify safety measures.
• Incident Investigation: Lead investigations of accidents, injuries, near misses or environmental incidents, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Training and Education: Develop and deliver EHS training programs to employees, promoting safe work practices and regulatory compliance.
• Emergency Response Planning: Participate in emergency preparedness and response planning to ensure readiness for workplace incidents.
• Project and Vendor Management: Oversee EHS aspects of new projects, coordinate with contractors, and manage vendor compliance with safety standards.
• Partner with all departments to align EHS objectives with business needs.
• Follow company and departmental principles, rules, guidelines and policies with regards to health and safety, Compliance, ISO & IATF requirements, lean six sigma manufacturing principles, and 6S.

Daily Activities:

• Conduct workplace inspections and safety audits.
• Review and update EHS policies and procedures.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Provide training sessions and safety briefings.
• Collaborate with management and employees to maintain a safe work environment.
• Track compliance metrics and report findings to leadership.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of industrial processes, environmental laws, and safety regulations.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess hazards, analyze risks, and design effective safety solutions.
• Communication Skills: Clearly convey safety protocols and regulatory requirements to employees and management.
• Attention to Detail: Ensure compliance with safety standards and monitor the effectiveness of safety measures.
• Interpersonal Skills: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to foster a culture of safety.
• Project Management: Plan, implement, and oversee EHS initiatives and continuous improvement programs.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health, Chemistry, or related fields, or 9+ years of relevant experience in EHS operations.
• 3+ years of prior experience in industrial or corporate EHS roles, including risk assessment, compliance, and environmental and safety program management.

• Certifications (optional but preferred): OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, OHSAS 18001, or other relevant EHS certifications.

• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft applications.
• Ability to manage time and execute timely and accurately in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of computer and desk work and walking and lifting (up to 50 lbs).

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Background & Drug Screen Disclaimer

At JX Advanced Metals USA, we conduct background checks and drug screenings for all potential employees to ensure a safe and productive work environment.

Background Checks:

• We verify employment history, education, and criminal records.
• Information is used only for employment purposes and kept confidential.

Drug Screenings:

• Pre-employment tests for substances, including THC products.
• Positive results may lead to the job offer being withdrawn.

By applying, you agree to these checks and screenings to help us maintain a secure workplace.