Sr. Engineer, EHS

Gemological Institute of America•New York, NY

15h•$84 - $114

About The Position

Sr. Environment, Health, & Safety (EHS) Engineer– We offer a competitive benefits package! The Company: Founded in 1931, GIA is the world’s foremost authority in gemology. An independent, nonprofit organization, GIA protects the public trust in gems and jewelry by providing the education, research, and standards that consumers and the jewelry industry rely on to make informed purchase decisions. Location: In the heart of the diamond district in midtown Manhattan, New York What to expect: We offer competitive medical, dental, vision and matching 401-K plans Paid vacation, sick and holidays, tuition assistance, commuter benefits Job Overview: The Sr. Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Engineer’s primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to ensuring compliance of both regulatory and internal policies, building a strong safety culture, and reducing injuries to make the business more efficient and productive through the implementation of a strong integrated safety, health and environmental management system. The Sr. Engineer provides site-level EHS programs and product safety compliance for machine designs. This role conducts safety inspections, provides training, and ensures adherence to corporate and regulatory safety requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, occupational health & safety, engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
5+ years of EHS experience; multi-site or international scope a plus.
Knowledge of OSHA, applicable ISO, CE marking, UL, ANSI, and equivalent international standards.
Familiarity with EHS software, dashboards, and KPIs for trend analysis and compliance tracking.
Communication skills: ability to communicate complex info in a simplified and clear manner; can communicate effectively with others, able to develop and modify communication strategies to deliver difficult or complex information. Actively listens and encourages the open expression of diverse ideas.
Interpersonal skills: ability to create positive interactions with colleagues; actively communicates with co-workers or with management in a timely & professional manner; maintains collaborative working relationship with others and peers to improve performance.
Teamwork: Interface well with others, knows who to go to and how to communicate issues/needs. Knows how to balance the interests of multiple stakeholders.
Problem solving: Works on complex issues, requiring the ability to synthesize and analyze multiple sources of information to independently solve problems requiring strong judgement and decision-making abilities.
Time management / organizational skills: Manages time and priorities appropriately - approaches work in an organized and systematic manner. Able to manage large projects and deadlines.
Flexibility: able to adapt to change, able to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail. Able to adapt communication styles. Understands that different situations may call for different approaches.
Personal accountability: continually improves performance; takes personal accountability for decisions, actions & outcomes. Follows through on commitments and encourages others do the same.
Conflict resolution: able to settle differences in productive ways while minimizing disruptions. Willingness to confront issues. Facilitates breakthroughs by integrating diverse views and finding common ground or acceptable alternatives. Maintains & fosters sensitivity and respect for cultural diversity. Seeks to understand different perspectives and cultures.
Mentoring: Always shares and transfers knowledge locally and/or globally to team members as needed
Mobility and stamina: Standing and walking: EHS engineers frequently spend long periods on their feet while conducting inspections, audits, and site walk-throughs in manufacturing facilities, construction sites, or other potentially large work areas.
Bending, climbing, and kneeling: Activities like inspecting equipment, accessing confined spaces, or observing work processes often require bending over, climbing stairs or ladders, or kneeling.
Balancing: Maintaining balance on uneven or slippery surfaces is crucial during site visits, which may expose engineers to hazardous conditions.
Lifting: While not a primary duty, the need to lift or exert force on objects, up to 35 to 50 pounds, may be required.
Repetitive motions: Jobs may require moderate to high degrees of repetitive hand and arm movements, such as when using tools or handling equipment.
Travel: A portion of the job may involve domestic or international travel to different worksites.
Exposure to hazards: EHS engineers are regularly exposed to environmental factors such as noise, fumes, dust, and moving machinery. They may also encounter toxic chemicals or electrical hazards.
Varying temperatures: While administrative work is performed in a standard office setting, on-site duties can expose engineers to non-climate-controlled environments and extreme temperatures.
Working at heights or in tight spaces: Some inspection or investigation tasks may require working at elevated heights or in cramped quarters.
Clear vision: The job requires clear, close-up vision to read equipment gauges, interpret data, and observe fine details during inspections.
Color differentiation: The ability to distinguish between colors and shades is important for interpreting safety markings, color-coded systems, and testing equipment.
Hearing: A good sense of hearing is necessary to recognize the sounds of equipment and other workplace indicators.
Smell: The ability to detect odors is important for identifying potential gas leaks or chemical spills.
Wearing PPE: The job requires the ability to properly and comfortably wear personal protective equipment (PPE), which can include safety boots, hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, and respirators.

Nice To Haves

Relevant professional certifications (CSP, CIH, CPEA, ISO Lead Auditor) a plus.
multi-site or international scope a plus.

Responsibilities

Promote an Employee-Driven Safety Culture
Implements safety, health and environmental policies, practices, and procedures.
Conducts regular safety inspections and hazard assessments at assigned sites.
Provides product safety reviews, risk assessments, and regulatory certifications.
Delivers safety training sessions on topics such as ergonomics, PPE, and emergency response.
Supports international sites and site EHS Representatives.
Supports workers’ compensation claims management and interfaces with workers’ compensation specialist to reduce workers’ compensation costs.
Ensure Regulatory Compliance
Develops job safety analyses (JSAs) and safe work procedures.
Investigates incidents and supports root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Reviews product safety, risk assessments, and regulatory certifications.
Partners with engineering and operations teams to ensure machine designs meet applicable safety standards.
Hazardous waste management, including collection, labeling, storage, and disposal.
Collect and Report Safety Data
Maintains accurate records for training, audits, and compliance reporting.
Other duties as assigned.