EHS Engineer

Schneider Electric; Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 86,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off 15 days

12 holidays per year

401(k) with company match

Flexible work arrangements

Well-being programs

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Engineer to champion a proactive safety culture across the site. You will drive risk reduction, ensure regulatory compliance, and empower employees to work safely while partnering across all levels of the organization.

You will implement EHS programs, lead investigations, and support ISO 14001/45001 certifications, with a focus on continuous improvement and sustainable operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required.
• 2 years of safety & environmental or engineering experience with OSHA/EPA knowledge.
• Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 and incident investigations.
• Strong drive for continuous improvement and risk reduction.
• Ability to influence in a matrixed organization and communicate with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Promote and report leading safety indicators at all levels.
• Maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications with audits and corrective actions.
• Analyze EHS performance metrics to drive improvements.
• Develop and deliver EHS training in alignment with corporate initiatives.
• Coordinate incident investigations and root cause analysis; implement corrective actions.
• Support external EHS compliance audits and loss prevention activities.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement/Lean/5S activities.

Skills

OSHA regulations

EPA regulations

Incident investigation

ISO 14001 & 45001

Continuous improvement

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

What will you do?

As the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Engineer, you will serve as a hands-on transformational leader who champions a proactive culture where safety, environmental stewardship, and employee well-being are foundational to how work is performed every day. By building strong relationships, listening with compassion, and partnering across all levels of the organization, you will drive meaningful improvements that reduce risk, ensure compliance, and empower employees to work safely and confidently.

Success in this position requires a hands-on change agent who can influence stakeholders, drive accountability, and translate EHS strategy into practical solutions that protect people, support business objectives, and elevate organizational performance. You will play a critical role in shaping the future of the site's safety culture while advancing regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and environmental sustainability.

Responsibilities:

• Promote, track, and report leading safety indicators at all organizational levels, including Stop Work Authority Events, EHS suggestions, hazard identification, inspections, risk assessments, observations, and employee engagement activities.
• Support and maintain the site's Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) and Occupational Health & Safety Management System (ISO 45001) certifications, including internal audits, corrective action management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collect, analyze, and communicate EHS performance metrics, trends, and leading/lagging safety indicators to support management reviews and drive continuous improvement.
• Assist with the implementation of EHS policies, practices, guidelines, and procedures. Identify location-specific requirements for each area and participate in the development of related programs and policies.
• Assist in developing training programs and conduct training to comply with regulatory corporate EHS initiatives; partnering with site training coordinators.
• Coordinate incident/accident investigation process including root cause analysis and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Participate during external EHS compliance audits and loss prevention audits.
• Coordinate the completion of all corrective actions with site personnel (i.e., engineering, maintenance, production, etc.) resulting from risk assessments, compliance audits or loss prevention audits.
• Assist with environmental (EPA) compliance activities, required permitting submissions, and/or monitoring for air, water, and land jurisdictional requirements.
• Partner with site ergonomic consultants to identify ergonomic risks, implement solutions, and reduce musculoskeletal injury exposure.
• Deliver EHS training and awareness programs to employees, contractors, supervisors, and leadership teams.
• Lead and facilitate Safety Committee Teams and partner with Union Safety Stewards to identify hazards, evaluate workplace risks, champion employee concerns, and drive the implementation of corrective actions that strengthen employee engagement to prevent injury/illnesses.
• Participate in the site’s Continuous Improvement/Lean/5S activities.
• Other relatable activities assigned by the Environmental Health and Safety Manager.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution is required.
• 2 years of experience in safety & environmental or engineering role. Knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations, job safety analysis processes, accident investigation experience, and ISO 14000 & ISO 45001.
• Embraces a culture of continuous improvement and strives to always exceed expectations.
• Will help drive the culture that every incident is avoidable and being proactive in detecting and eliminating risk is everyone’s responsibility.
• Passionate about sustainable development and will help drive the team to continuously reduce the consumption of resources and the environmental impact of the operation.
• Embraces the role of subject matter expert / mentor to the organization and be passionate about educating the overall team on safety, health and environmental aspects.
• Ability to manage projects with on time delivery.
• Ability to lead and influence in a matrixed organization through developing good working relationships and holding others accountable.
• Must demonstrate the ability and willingness to successfully work independently and communicate with senior management.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment.

What's in it for me?

• High-impact role shaping sustainability and safety strategy across multiple sites
• Opportunity to lead transformational programs with visible organizational influence
• Access to global networks, best practices, and professional development resources
• Supportive culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Bring your passion for sustainability and safety to a team that's making a real difference —

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 86,400 - USD 129,600 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

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