EHS Engineer

Job Juncture; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 83,700 - 102,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health benefits

401(k) retirement savings

Job summary

Client Company in Johnson City, Tennessee is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S) Engineer to lead programs across multiple facilities in the Eastern Tennessee region. The role focuses on protecting employees, ensuring regulatory compliance, and improving safety performance.

You will develop and deliver EHSS training, manage budgets for safety projects, and represent the site on the Global EHSS Council while advancing ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 initiatives with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years EHS experience in manufacturing with degree.
• 8+ years manufacturing EHS experience without degree.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, TDEC regulations.
• Experience implementing ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong leadership abilities to influence all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHSS programs across multiple manufacturing facilities.
• Develop and implement strategic EHSS initiatives improving safety and environmental compliance.
• Manage departmental budgets and safety improvement projects.
• Represent the facility on the Global EHSS Council.
• Lead ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct JHAs, safety observations, incident investigations, and risk assessments.
• Develop and deliver EHSS training for employees and leadership.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, TDEC, and other regulations.
• Manage Workers' Compensation processes and injury reduction initiatives.
• Monitor KPIs and drive process improvements.
• Promote a proactive safety culture throughout the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

Microsoft Office

Job description

Client Company | Johnson City, Tennessee

Salary: Up to $93,000 Base + 7.5% Target Annual Bonus
Company-Paid Relocation Assistance
Onsite Position

Excellent Career Opportunity Created by Internal Promotion

An outstanding opportunity has become available with our Client Company due to an internal promotion—demonstrating the organization's commitment to developing and advancing its employees.

Our client is a respected global manufacturing company seeking an experienced Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S) Engineer to help lead environmental, health, safety, and security initiatives across multiple manufacturing facilities in the Eastern Tennessee region.

If you're passionate about creating a world-class safety culture while partnering with manufacturing leadership to drive continuous improvement, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career.

What You'll Do

As the EHS&S Engineer, you'll serve as a key member of the plant leadership team responsible for protecting employees, ensuring regulatory compliance, and improving overall operational safety performance.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead Environmental, Health, Safety & Security programs across multiple manufacturing facilities
• Develop and implement strategic EHSS initiatives that improve workplace safety and environmental compliance
• Manage departmental budgets and safety improvement projects
• Represent the facility on the Global EHSS Council
• Lead ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems and continuous improvement initiatives
• Conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), safety observations, incident investigations, and risk assessments
• Develop and deliver EHSS training programs for employees and leadership
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, TDEC, and other federal, state, and local regulations
• Manage Workers' Compensation processes and injury reduction initiatives
• Monitor key performance metrics and recommend process improvements
• Promote a proactive safety culture throughout the organization

Qualifications

We're looking for professionals who have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of Environmental, Health & Safety experience within a manufacturing environment (with degree)
• 8+ years of manufacturing EHS experience (without degree)
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, TDEC, and environmental regulations
• Experience implementing or managing ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Strong leadership abilities with the confidence to influence all levels of the organization
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is more than just another EHS position.

You'll join a growing global manufacturer that invests in its employees, values safety, and offers outstanding long-term career opportunities.

Highlights Include

• Salary up to $93,000
• Company-Paid Relocation Assistance
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Long-term career advancement opportunities

  Johnson City offers an outstanding quality of life with:

  • Low cost of living
  • No state income tax
  • Beautiful Appalachian Mountain scenery
  • Excellent hiking, fishing, camping, and outdoor recreation
  • Family-friendly communities
  • Easy access to Asheville, Knoxville, and Bristol

  Compensation

  • Base Salary: Up to $93,000
  • Relocation Assistance: Company Paid

  Interested?

  If you're looking for an opportunity where you can make a measurable impact on employee safety while advancing your career with a respected global manufacturer, I'd welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

  All inquiries are held in the strictest confidence.