EHS Engineer

Rittal LLC; Urbana (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting at $90,000

401K Match

Great Place to Work Certified

Small Team Environment with Purpose-Dr

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Rittal LLC in Urbana, Ohio is seeking an EHS Engineer to develop and maintain environmental, health, and safety programs ensuring compliance with OSHA/EPA. You will assess risks, support safety training, and collaborate with manufacturing to design safer processes.

The role supports a strong benefits package, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative safety culture across the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Health, and Safety Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field experience
• OSHA 30 Hour Certification
• 3+ Years of experience in Environmental Sustainability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Experience with risk assessments, incident investigations, and OSHA/ANSI/NIOSH regulatory compliance

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and related regs
• Risk Assessment: Conduct safety inspections and risk assessments
• Mitigation: Identify hazards and implement corrective actions
• Investigations: Investigate accidents and near misses to find root causes
• Safety initiatives: Lead safer equipment design and layout improvements
• Collaboration: Work with Manufacturing/Engineers on safer systems
• Program Development: Develop and enforce EHS policies and programs
• Monitoring: Track and enforce workplace EHS practices
• Training: Provide EHS training for employees and management
• Culture: Foster a culture of safety and environmental responsibility
• Environmental Mgmt: Manage waste disposal and pollution controls
• Audits: Assist in environmental risk assessments and audits
• Data Reporting: Collect/analyze EHS performance data; report metrics

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Health, and Safety Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field experience

OSHA 30 Hour Certification

3+ Years of experience in Environmental Sustainability

Job description

Proven Leadership, Hard Work and Innovation Alive and Well in North America

Rittal North Americahas built a strong tradition of innovation and takes pride in a progressive approach to engineering. We design and manufacture the world’s leading industrial and IT enclosures, racks, and accessories, including high efficiency, high-density power management, and climate control systems for industrial, data centers, outdoor and hybrid applications.

The EHS Engineer assists in developing, implementing, and maintaining programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations. They identify risks, recommend improvements, and provide training to promote a safe and sustainable work environment.

Why Work at Rittal

• Compensation: starting at $90,000
• Above average benefits are available on the 1stof the month after you start.
• 401K Match
• Great Place to Work Certified Company
• Small Team Environment with Purpose Driven Work
• Professional Development Opportunities

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA).
• Maintain permits, reports, and records related to safety and environmental compliance.

Risk Assessment and Mitigation

• Conduct workplace safety inspections and risk assessments.
• Identify hazards and implement corrective actions to reduce risks.
• Investigate accidents, near misses, and environmental incidents to determine root causes and implement preventive measures.
• Lead initiatives to modify or retrofit equipment to comply with safety standards and improve usability.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Industrial Engineers to design inherently safer systems during current equipment reviews, new equipment design, or layout changes.

Program Development

• Develop and enforce EHS policies, procedures, and programs tailored to the organization’s needs.
• Monitor workplace practices to ensure compliance with EHS policies.

Training and Awareness

• Provide EHS training for employees and management on safety protocols, emergency response, and regulatory requirements as needed.
• Foster a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.

Sustainability and Environmental Management

• Manage waste disposal, pollution control, and environmental impact reduction initiatives.
• Assist in conducting environmental risk assessments and audits.

Data Management and Reporting

• Collect and analyze EHS performance data.
• Prepare and present reports on safety metrics, environmental compliance, and risk mitigation efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Health, and Safety Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field experience.
• OSHA 30 Hour Certification
• 3+ Years of experience in Environmental Sustainability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Experience with risk assessments, incident investigations, and OSHA/ANSI/NIOSH regulatory compliance

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may contact the company’s Human Resources Department at [phone].

This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.

Rittal LLC and Eplan are proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. EEO, including Disability/Vets.