Safety Engineer

Avantor • Paris, KY

1d • 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!

What This Job Offers

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