Environmental, Health & Safety – Development Program

Mueller Water Products • Cleveland, TN

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About The Position

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Development Program is a two-year early-career program at Mueller Water Products. Participants receive structured development opportunities, dedicated mentorship, and organized events while rotating through roles lasting 6 to 12 months. Rotations are determined by functional area, business needs, and individual career aspirations, and may involve relocation among Mueller locations. Relocation assistance is provided in accordance with company policy.

Participants gain hands-on experience at manufacturing plants and may collaborate with teams across domestic and international sites. They contribute to meaningful business initiatives from day one, working with leaders to implement strategies, optimize processes, drive change, and build relationships across the organization. Projects are intended to directly improve safety, compliance, and sustainability performance. After successful completion of the program, participants will be offered a full-time role within their field of work.

The EHS track covers safety program development and implementation; hazard identification, risk assessment, and mitigation; regulatory compliance; safety training and employee engagement; incident investigation and root cause analysis; data-driven EHS performance improvement; and sustainability and environmental stewardship projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of relevant work experience in EHS or a related discipline.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong critical-thinking and analytical abilities.
• Passion for workplace safety and protecting people.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-changing environment.
• Applied curiosity and a drive for continuous improvement.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across organizational levels and functions.
• Team-player and self-starter qualities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement safety programs.
• Identify hazards, assess risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other applicable standards.
• Conduct or support safety training and employee engagement.
• Investigate incidents and analyze root causes.
• Contribute to data-driven EHS performance improvement initiatives.
• Work on sustainability and environmental stewardship projects.
• Collaborate with leaders and teams to implement strategies, optimize processes, and drive change.
• Build relationships across the organization and contribute to initiatives that improve safety, compliance, and sustainability performance.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance in accordance with company policy.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with 5% company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Vacation.
• 100% paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student debt retirement matching.
• Well-being program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Company-provided life insurance.
• Supplemental insurance at group rates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level