EHS Engineer

Qcells USA Corp.; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

QCELLS America in Cartersville, GA is seeking an EHS Engineer to lead environmental health and safety initiatives across the site. You will own the EHS management system, drive ISO 45001/14001 certification efforts, and oversee audits, training, and regulatory compliance.

You will develop and track EHS KPIs, coordinate with manufacturing, engineering and leadership, and act as the site expert for regulatory changes, incident investigations, and continuous improvement actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related EHS field; work experience may substitute.
• At least 3 years of EHS audits experience (internal or external).
• At least 3 years in manufacturing EHS.
• At least 2 years researching and translating EHS regulations into site programs.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams to closure without direct supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead company-wide EHS audits and ISO certification activities.
• Plan, conduct, and report internal audits; manage audit schedule.
• Coordinate external audits, inspections, and certification visits.
• Maintain EHS management system and document control.
• Monitor EHS programs via inspections, self-assessments, and data review.
• Prepare leadership reports and present improvement proposals.

Skills

EHS audits

ISO certification

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS field

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

MS Word

Job description

Description

EHS Engineer

Date: September 2026

Reports to: EHS Manager

Location: Cartersville, GA

Location Type: On-site

Classification: Salary Exempt

SUMMARY

QCELLS America, a leading solar manufacturing company headquartered in Cartersville, Georgia, is dedicated to creating a sustainable future through clean energy solutions. As we continue to grow, we are seeking an EHS Engineer to join our team and contribute to our commitment to environmental, safety, and operational excellence. The EHS Engineer serves as the company-wide lead for EHS compliance audits and ISO certification, maintains and improves the EHS management system, applies regulatory changes across site documentation and training, owns EHS performance indicators, and reports EHS status, issues, and improvement proposals to leadership.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Audit and ISO Certification Management (Company-wide Lead)

• Serve as the company-wide lead and primary point of contact for EHS compliance audits and ISO certification activities, including ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management).
• Plan and lead the internal audit program: build the annual audit schedule, prepare checklists, conduct audits, and issue audit reports.
• Coordinate external and third-party audits, regulatory inspections, and certification body visits, including preparation, on-site support, and closure of findings.
• Lead the organization through certification, surveillance, and recertification cycles, and manage the closure of nonconformities and observations across all affected teams.
• Track audit findings and corrective actions to completion, verify effectiveness, and elevate overdue or high-risk items.

EHS Management System Maintenance and Improvement

• Maintain the EHS management system so that it stays current, audit-ready, and aligned with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Monitor the performance of EHS programs through inspections, self-assessments, data reviews, and field verification.
• Identify gaps and improvement opportunities, lead root cause analysis for system-level and recurring issues, and drive corrective and preventive actions to closure with the responsible teams.
• Manage EHS documentation and records, including document control, revision history, retention, and traceability.

Regulatory and Compliance Review

• Review and track applicable EHS regulations and standards (OSHA, EPA, Georgia EPD, ISO, and other applicable requirements), and monitor changes that affect the site.
• Analyze regulatory changes, determine how they apply to site operations, and update policies, procedures, and work instructions accordingly.
• Communicate changes and their practical impact to affected teams, and provide guidance and training on the updated requirements.
• Research and develop best practices for compliance, benchmarking internal programs against industry practice and other Qcells sites.
• Maintain a compliance calendar and obligation register covering permits, reporting deadlines, and recurring requirements.

EHS and GHG KPI Development and Monitoring

• Establish EHS key performance indicators, including leading and lagging indicators, with clear definitions, data sources, and targets.
• Collect, verify, and analyze EHS performance data, maintain the reporting tools and dashboards used to track it, and keep metric definitions and data quality under periodic review.
• Monitor performance against targets, identify trends and outliers, and work with responsible teams on actions when results fall short.
• Oversee the collection and verification of greenhouse gas (GHG) data (Scope 1, Scope 2, and applicable Scope 3), and maintain the calculation methodologies, emission factors, and supporting records so that the inventory is accurate, traceable, and ready for verification and reporting.

Reporting and Communication to Leadership

• Prepare EHS reports, presentations, and summaries for leadership and management review meetings, covering compliance status, audit results, KPI performance, and open issues.
• Escalate significant EHS issues and risks promptly, with the facts, potential impact, and recommended actions clearly stated.
• Develop and present improvement proposals, including scope, resource needs, and expected benefit, to support management decisions.
• Coordinate with plant, engineering, production, and corporate teams to align EHS priorities and follow up on committed actions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a related EHS technical field (relevant work experience may be considered as an alternate).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with EHS audits, including internal audits, third-party or certification audits, or regulatory inspections.
• Minimum of 3 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience researching and analyzing EHS regulations and compliance requirements, and translating them into site-specific programs, procedures, and actions.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional work: identifying issues, understanding root causes, assigning actions, and following up to closure without direct supervisory authority.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing, procedure and report preparation, and the ability to explain requirements clearly to teams at all levels.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel, including building presentations for leadership and analyzing data.
• Proactive, self-directed work style with strong ownership and follow-through.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience implementing or maintaining ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems through a full certification cycle.
• Internal auditor or lead auditor certification for ISO 45001 or ISO 14001.
• Professional certification such as CSP, ASP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent.
• Experience in semiconductor, solar, or chemical manufacturing, including hazardous chemical and gas operations.
• Experience with EHS management information systems and data reporting tools.
• Familiarity with GHG accounting and reporting frameworks (GHG Protocol, ISO 14064, or CDP), and experience supporting GHG data collection or third-party verification.
• Experience supporting multi-site or corporate-level EHS programs.

Hanwha Q CELLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.