Safety Engineer

AvantorParis, KY
Onsite

About The Position

Avantor is seeking a dynamic and experienced EHS Engineer to collaboratively support Environment, Health, Safety, Security, and Sustainability (EHS&S) programs within our chemical manufacturing site in Paris, KY! This is a full-time, onsite role based in Paris, KY. Open to candidates who are willing to commute or relocate to Paris or the surrounding areas.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree is required
  • 3–5+ years of progressive EHS experience within chemical manufacturing, broader manufacturing environments, or other high-risk industries
  • Demonstrates solid decision-making skills to evaluate EHS risks and recommend practical solutions
  • Ability to identify hazards, perform risk assessments, and support corrective actions
  • Must have a strong working knowledge of operational and technical issues, including applicable regulatory standards.
  • Knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations with the ability to interpret and implement requirements
  • Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and influence, both verbally and in writing.
  • Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects, coordinate tasks, and consistently meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

  • Related technical discipline is highly preferred (e.g., Environmental Science, Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene)
  • 24-hour or 40-hour HAZWOPER
  • First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
  • Process Safety Management (PSM) experience
  • Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) certification

Responsibilities

  • Ensure full compliance with local, state, and federal EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc.)
  • Lead comprehensive risk assessments with a focus on identifying and mitigating process hazards and repetitive risks.
  • Assist with development of site risk register and drive corrective actions through root cause analysis and prioritization
  • Conduct regular audits, inspections, and incident investigations with a focus on systemic risk reduction
  • Demonstrate initiative and accountability in managing assigned EHS programs or tasks
  • Design and deliver targeted training programs on risk awareness, PSM, and JHA best practices
  • Partner to lead site-wide safety campaigns and employee engagement efforts to foster a proactive safety culture
  • Serve as a technical resource for hazard identification, PPE assessments, and safe work procedures
  • Support environmental compliance activities for air, wastewater, waste management, groundwater, and stormwater programs, SPCC, CERCLA, and community right-to-know requirements.
  • Assist with maintaining environmental permits and help prepare and submit required regulatory reports in a timely manner.
  • Coordinate emergency response planning and support alignment with internal teams and external agencies to ensure effective preparedness and response capabilities
  • Maintain HAZWOPER certification and actively participate in emergency response efforts, ensuring readiness for chemical spill or exposure incidents.
  • Perform post-incident analysis to identify root causes and drive continuous improvement efforts
  • Partner with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, HR, and Quality departments to integrate EHS into daily operations and capital projects.
  • Support contractor safety programs and ensure alignment with site protocols

Benefits

  • Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
  • We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success.
  • Apply today!
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