EHS Engineer

Hexcel; Amesbury (MA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexcel seeks an EHS Engineer for its Amesbury, MA facility to lead environmental, health, and safety programs in collaboration with operations. You will maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, manage permits, reporting and compliance with EPCRA, air emissions, and waste programs, and drive improvement through data analysis and training.

Reporting to the Site EHS Manager, you will conduct audits, support risk assessments, and build a strong safety culture across the site, helping protect workers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years of EHS or environmental compliance experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance programs related to air emissions, hazardous waste, wastewater, and stormwater management.
• Experience supporting environmental permitting, regulatory reporting, and compliance activities, including RCRA LQG hazardous waste management and air permitting.
• Familiarity with sustainability initiatives, such as waste reduction, recycling, emissions reduction, and resource conservation programs.
• Experience with EHS management systems (ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001) preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the site's EHS management systems (ISO 14001 and ISO 45001) to ensure regulatory compliance, data integrity, and continuous improvement.
• Manage environmental programs, permits, compliance reporting, and monitoring activities related to EPCRA, air emissions, hazardous waste, wastewater, and stormwater.
• Monitor, track, and analyze EHS performance data, prepare reports, and support site sustainability and improvement initiatives.
• Conduct EHS inspections and audits, monitor regulatory changes, and help ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable requirements.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver EHS training programs and communications to promote employee awareness, engagement, and a positive safety culture.
• Support health and safety programs, including chemical safety, hazard communication, industrial hygiene, respiratory protection, and other regulatory and risk‑based initiatives.
• Review chemicals, equipment, and process changes to identify EHS risks, recommend appropriate controls, and participate in risk assessments, PHAs, and HAZOP reviews.
• Lead or support emergency preparedness and response activities, including planning, drills, training, incident reporting, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Review, investigate, and track incidents, corrective actions, and compliance issues; participate in significant incident investigations and drive sustainable corrective measures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Job description

With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advanced lightweight composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and engineered core and composite structures. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices, and R&D centers around the globe. Become a part of the strength within. ARC Technologies LLC, a Hexcel company, is the leading manufacturer of radio frequency (RF) and electromagnetic interference (EMI) absorbing materials for defense and wireless applications worldwide and part of Hexcel, a global leader in advanced composites technology.

Hexcel is seeking an EHS Engineer to support the environmental, health, and safety program at our Amesbury, MA facility.

This role focuses on maintaining compliance with state and federal environmental requirements, including site permits, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications, and corporate sustainability initiatives, while partnering with operations to prevent compliance issues and protect the facility and surrounding community. The EHS Engineer will play a key role in strengthening an already positive EHS culture and offers a strong opportunity to build skills and grow within the Environmental Health & Safety field. This position reports to the Site EHS Manager. The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:

• Support and maintain the site's EHS management systems (ISO 14001 and ISO 45001) to ensure regulatory compliance, data integrity, and continuous improvement.
• Manage environmental programs, permits, compliance reporting, and monitoring activities related to EPCRA, air emissions, hazardous waste, wastewater, and stormwater.
• Monitor, track, and analyze EHS performance data, prepare reports, and support site sustainability and improvement initiatives.
• Conduct EHS inspections and audits, monitor regulatory changes, and help ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable requirements.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver EHS training programs and communications to promote employee awareness, engagement, and a positive safety culture.
• Support health and safety programs, including chemical safety, hazard communication, industrial hygiene, respiratory protection, and other regulatory and risk‑based initiatives.
• Review chemicals, equipment, and process changes to identify EHS risks, recommend appropriate controls, and participate in risk assessments, PHAs, and HAZOP reviews.
• Lead or support emergency preparedness and response activities, including planning, drills, training, incident reporting, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Review, investigate, and track incidents, corrective actions, and compliance issues; participate in significant incident investigations and drive sustainable corrective measures.
• Serve as an EHS resource for site personnel, leadership, and regulatory agencies, providing day‑to‑day support for environmental, health, and safety programs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field required.
• Minimum of 3 years of EHS or environmental compliance experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance programs related to air emissions, hazardous waste, wastewater, and stormwater management.
• Experience supporting environmental permitting, regulatory reporting, and compliance activities, including RCRA LQG hazardous waste management and air permitting.
• Familiarity with sustainability initiatives, such as waste reduction, recycling, emissions reduction, and resource conservation programs.
• Experience with EHS management systems (ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001) preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Professional certifications such as CHMM, ASP, CSP, CIH, QEP, or related credentials are preferred.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Security Clearance.

Complete salary range for this role: $76,550 - $130,000

This position is restricted to U.S. citizens due to U.S. federal government contracts that require the employment of only persons who are U.S. citizens.

Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.

Hexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as protected veteran, or any other protected class.