EHS Engineer
About The Position
The EHS Engineer manages and oversees the organization’s environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure regulatory compliance and promote a safe, sustainable workplace. The role works closely with engineering teams to integrate EHS considerations into designs, processes, and operations; develops risk-management strategies, safety protocols, and environmental sustainability initiatives; and identifies hazards, conducts assessments, delivers training, and continuously improves safety and environmental performance. The role is based at either the Las Vegas, Nevada or Indianapolis, Indiana Polymer Center and is not eligible for sponsorship.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- 4–7 years of related experience in EHS program development, safety management, and implementation.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations.
- Ability to perform risk assessments.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in managing projects.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist), or CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager) certification.
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local EHS regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and RCRA requirements, and stay current with changing regulations, best practices, and industry standards.
- Lead and support project risk assessments and HazOp processes, and ensure resulting actions are incorporated into design delivery.
- Support the Pre-Start-Up Safety Review (PSSR) process and ensure relevant issues and gaps are addressed.
- Lead the development, implementation, and management of EHS policies, procedures, and programs to meet or exceed regulatory requirements.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate workplace hazards through safety assessments, inspections, and audits.
- Conduct regular audits and inspections to verify organizational compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
- Monitor EHS regulations and update policies to reflect legal and best-practice changes; submit regulatory reports as necessary.
- Develop, implement, and deliver EHS training programs for employees.
- Build a strong understanding of daily operations and continuously improve local EHS culture, safety, service, and operational efficiency.
- Perform other non-essential duties as assigned or necessary.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical benefits coverage
- Dental plans
- Vision coverage
- Health care and dependent care spending accounts
- Short- and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee discount programs
- 401(k) plan with a generous company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
