Site EHS Engineer

OPmobility; Thurso; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

OPmobility seeks a Site EHS Engineer to support multi-site operations with a focus on environmental health and safety compliance. You will help implement control plans, maintain energy management documentation, and lead internal ISO 14001 activities.

The role requires an engineering degree and at least three years in EHS or a technical environment, with strong English and regulatory knowledge. Based at multiple sites, with a global environment and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent education required.
• Minimum three years in EHS, industrial or technical environments.
• Solid knowledge of English, EHS regulations and standards (ISO 14001/45001).

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain Environmental IMS and ensure compliance.
• Implement EHS control plans including training and monitoring.
• Maintain documentation to support energy management and action plans.
• Identify unsafe conditions and environmental risks; propose action plans.
• Analyze incidents and illnesses; set corrective actions with management.
• Advise on conformity to legislation and drive improvements.
• Support reporting to corporate, divisional and legal bodies.
• Act as Internal Auditor for ISO 14001 program and energy programs.

Skills

EHS

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

English proficiency

Auditing

Communication skills

Education

Engineering Degree or Equivalent Education

Job description

Ready to take on meaningful challenges and shape the next generation of mobility?
Joining OPmobility means stepping into a global group with a purpose to keep people and goods moving safely, smarter, and sustainably everywhere.
Contract Details

• Job Title : Site EHS Engineer
• Type of contract : Long-term At-will
• Expected Hiring Date : ASAP
• Scope : Multi Site Support as needed (Time split between Duncan, SC and Greer, SC)
  

Responsibilities

• Ensures the establishment, implementation, maintenance and effective operation of the Environmental IMS , ensures that the requirements of this system are communicated, followed, maintained
• Helps to ensure EHS control plan is fully implemented (Training, Maintenance, sampling and monitoring…)
• Develop, contribute to, communicate, and maintain documentation to support the energy management system and support the action plan defined by Energy Champion
• Help identify unsafe conditions and environmental risks and recommend action plans for the site.
• Analyses accidents, incidents and occupational illnesses to set action plans with management
• Evaluates working conditions and site conformity to the legislation. Advises plant management in case of non-conformance in environmental, safety or working conditions. Proposes improvement of working conditions.
• Supports that all required Corporate, Divisional and legal reporting are performed timely. Analyses the data and recommends actions. Support in Liaise with external bodies (insurance companies, local legal entities,…)
• Acts as Internal Auditor for ISO 14001 program and follows up EHS action plans implementation. Supports energy management programs, and provides EHS inputs for the IMS system.
• Contributes to safety audits and the Top safety observation program
• Together with management and MRO buyer, supports sourcing and validation of appropriate personal protective equipment
• Checks the conformity of each new facility, production means and of each chemical product used on site, and participates in the validation of plant lay out
• Check if the site follows insurance requirements regarding fire prevention and protection and reports progress to local management
• Support that EHS induction procedures are properly organized and supports all new employees training on EHS rules and standards (including temps)
• Liaises with sub-contractors and maintenance team to establish the prevention scheme, follows up closely the works in progress
• Keeps all necessary documentation up to date and inspection related emergencies equipment , eye wash stations and Chemical management
• Analyses safety and environmental annual requirements and communicates to EHS Manager
• Support in the coordination of emergency preparedness activities and is part of the response and coordination efforts committee during these emergencies (Spills , and others )
  

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Engineering Degree or Equivalent Education
• Minimum three years of experience ( in EHS, Industrial or Technical environment)
• Good command of English, EHS local regulation, ISO 14001/45001, Environmental standards
• Good communication skills and Pedagogical Skills
• EHS Assessment monitoring experience preferred
• Main Deliverables include - Risk assessment updates, number of Top safety observations, Legal requirements update, Machine conformity, Tf2, OPAD results, 14001 KPIs ( energy consumption and CO2 emissions)
  

At OPmobility, people truly matter. We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who dare to move forward.
Innovation is therefore not a buzzword, but a natural part of everyday work. You’ll grow in an international environment where cutting-edge technologies, industrial excellence, and real-world impact come together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s automotive industry.
Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions.
With €11.5 billion in revenue in 2025, 152 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 38,100 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.