EH&S Strategy Leader

Corning Incorporated; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 107,662 - 148,035; Full time

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in North Carolina is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) leader to design, implement, and maintain safety programs across Engineering Services. You will align with OSHA, EPA, DOT/RCRA, and ISO standards while building a culture of continuous improvement and safety.

Lead annual EH&S plans, conduct risk assessments, train site personnel, and drive investigations to reduce incidents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field.
• 5+ years of EHS experience including safety program development, risk assessment, incident investigation, and documentation.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT/RCRA; ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 alignment.
• Hands-on experience with fall protection, confined space, powered industrial vehicles, machine guarding, ergonomics, and electrical safety.
• Experience designing and facilitating EHS training for site personnel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop annual EH&S plans with goals, targets, audits, and training to reduce injuries and drive improvement.
• Analyze and implement action plans to ensure regulatory compliance and program alignment.
• Establish risk assessments, hazard identification, PPE controls, and safe work practices.
• Lead training development and delivery to ensure regulatory and Corning requirements are met.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Provide guidance to remote engineering stakeholders to foster a safety culture.
• Perform EH&S data trending, reporting, and identify gaps for improvement.
• Coordinate internal EH&S audits and inspections.
• Maintain Emergency Response Plan and respond to incidents.
• Stay current with federal, state, and local regulations; manage materials handling per DOT/RCRA.

Skills

EHS program development

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

OSHA/EPA/DOT regulations

ISO 14001/45001 alignment

Training design

Microsoft Office

Electrical safety

Fall protection

Ergonomics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related

Master's degree or ASP/CSP certification (optional)

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

The company built on breakthroughs.

Join us.

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Requisition Number: 76839

The company built on breakthroughs.

Join us.

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations– not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company,and the world, forward.

At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.

Come break through with us.

Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Position Description

Corning is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) professional to lead strategic safety programs within our Engineering Services organization. In this role, you will design, implement, and maintain EH&S programs aligned with OSHA, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Transportation / Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (DOT/RCRA), and ISO 14001 & 45001 standards — while building a culture of continuous improvement and employee safety.

Job Description

• Develop of annual EH&S plans including short term and long-term goals, objectives, targets, training, audits, etc. to reduce injuries/illnesses and drive continuous improvement.
• Analyzes, develops, and implements action plans, processes, and procedures to control EH&S risks for achieving compliance with regulatory standards, Corning safety and improvement initiatives.
• Establishes processes to conduct suitable and sufficient assessments that actively identify hazards and reduce risk including hazard identification & risk assessments, job safety analysis, PPE and hazardous energy.
• Evaluates, develops, and conducts training in all aspects of EH&S to ensure compliance with legal and Corning requirements and in a manner that positively engages employee behaviors.
• Works collaboratively to investigate incidents & implement actions that reduce the risk of re-occurrence.
• Provide guidance to remote engineering stakeholders on critical skills, behaviors and techniques that build and sustain a safety culture consistent with Corning’s values.
• Performs trending analysis to improve EH&S performance by gathering data, developing reports, identifying gaps, evaluating risks and implementing improvements.
• Organizes, evaluates, and participates in internal audits and inspections.
• Ensure the Emergency Response Plan remains current with regulatory requirements and site needs. Responds to emergency events and makes provisions to mitigate/control the effects and begin to restore the situation to normal operations.
• Keep abreast of federal, state and local environmental, safety, and health regulations, review technical literature.
• Manage Site Hazardous Materials via Warehouse Dangerous Goods Program and DOT/RCRA regulations.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, related engineering, or physical sciences
• 5+ years of EHS experience including safety program development, risk assessment, incident investigation, and documentation
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and DOT/RCRA regulations; experience aligning programs to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards
• Hands-on experience with fall protection, confined space entry, powered industrial vehicles, machine guarding, ergonomics, and electrical safety programs
• Experience designing and facilitating EHS training courses for site personnel
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field or ASP/CSP certification (may be considered in lieu of a portion of the experience requirement)
• Experience implementing programs aligned to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) or other state environmental standards
• Experience with SharePoint
  
  

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $107,662.00 - $148,035.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

A job that shapes a life.

Corning offers you the total package.

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.
  
  

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [e-mail] .