EHS Engineer

GridBridge, Inc.; Athens (GA); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 110.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

ERMCO in Athens, GA, is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Engineer to support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS programs across the manufacturing operation. You will work closely with site leadership and employees to promote a strong safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and reduce operational risk.

The role emphasizes incident investigations, training delivery, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to strengthen workplace safety and

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree required in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of EHS, safety, environmental, or manufacturing experience; strong manufacturing exposure preferred.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations and practical EHS practices.
• Ability to identify hazards, evaluate risk, and propose practical corrective actions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining EHS programs, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable EHS regulations and ERMCO policies.
• Partner with leaders to reinforce safe work practices and communicate requirements.
• Conduct routine inspections to identify safety, health, and environmental hazards.
• Participate in incident investigations, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support emergency preparedness and response activities.
• Deliver EHS training to employees and supervisors.
• Maintain accurate EHS records and regulatory submissions.

Conhecimentos

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Risk assessment

Formação

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office Suite

Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook

Descrição da vaga

Overview

About ERMCO

Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative, Inc. (ERMCO) is the leading manufacturer of distribution transformers and engineered electrical solutions, serving electric utilities, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and industrial customers across North America. Headquartered in Dyersburg, Tenn., ERMCO delivers reliable, high-quality products that power homes, businesses, and communities across North America. With our commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, ERMCO is at the forefront of supporting grid modernization and energy transition.

Job Summary

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Engineer supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety programs across the manufacturing operation. This role partners closely with site leadership, supervisors, and employees to promote a strong safety culture, identify and mitigate workplace hazards, maintain regulatory compliance, and ensure ERMCO EHS policies and procedures are effectively implemented.The EHS Engineer will also support environmental compliance, employee training, incident investigation, emergency response, and ongoing efforts to improve workplace safety and reduce operational risk.

This position is located in Athens, GA. Relocation assistance will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support the EHS Manager in developing, implementing, and maintaining environmental, health, and safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• Help ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local EHS regulations, as well as ERMCO policies and standards.
• Partner with leaders and supervisors to reinforce safe work practices and ensure employees understand applicable EHS requirements.
• Conduct routine inspections of facilities, machinery, equipment, and work practices to identify potential safety, health, and environmental hazards.
• Participate in incident and accident investigations, identify root causes, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Support emergency preparedness and response activities in accordance with the site's emergency response plan.
• Coordinate and deliver EHS training for employees, supervisors, and other site personnel.
• Maintain accurate and timely EHS records, reports, documentation, and regulatory submissions.
• Support required employee exposure monitoring, testing, and other occupational health programs.
• Assist with environmental programs and regulatory compliance activities, including SPCC, SWPPP, wastewater, waste management, and applicable ISO requirements.
• Support risk management assessments, audits, inspections, and corrective-action activities.
• Monitor onsite contractors and service providers to help ensure compliance with ERMCO EHS requirements.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Human Resources, and other teams to identify risks and implement practical safety improvements.
• Support the evaluation and selection of safety equipment, materials, and other resources needed to meet EHS requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen workplace safety, environmental performance, and ERMCO's overall safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• 5 years of related EHS, safety, environmental, or manufacturing experience required; manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of workplace safety and environmental regulations and general EHS practices.
• Ability to identify workplace hazards, evaluate risk, and recommend practical corrective actions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with employees and leaders at all levels.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Let's Build the Future Together

At ERMCO, we are transforming the power industry through operational excellence, innovation, and teamwork. As Operations Manager, you'll play a key role in driving performance and shaping a workplace where safety, quality, and growth are at the core of everything we do.

Join ERMCO and TRANSFORM your career!

Job Locations

US-GA-Athens