EHS Engineer - Manufacturing Safety & Compliance

Actalent; Congers (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Dental Vision 401k PTO & Sick

Job summary

Actalent in Congers, NY is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Engineer to lead safety excellence across our manufacturing operations. This hands-on role partners with Operations, Quality, and Leadership to develop and strengthen EHS programs that protect employees and ensure regulatory compliance.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage safety and environmental programs, conduct audits, and engage employees through training and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of Environmental, Health & Safety experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Experience with incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of hazardous waste management and environmental compliance practices.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with employees and leadership at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies, procedures, and programs.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Monitor regulatory changes and update programs accordingly.
• Maintain OSHA logs, incident records, audit reports, SDS documentation, and compliance records.
• Conduct routine safety audits, inspections, and facility assessments.
• Identify hazards, evaluate risks, and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Develop Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and safety documentation.
• Coordinate and deliver new hire safety orientations and ongoing employee training.
• Promote safety awareness and employee participation across all levels of the organization.
• Facilitate Health & Safety Committee meetings and communicate performance metrics and improvement opportunities.
• Manage hazardous waste handling, storage, labeling, and disposal activities.
• Support environmental compliance initiatives and sustainability efforts.
• Ensure environmental programs align with regulatory requirements and company objectives.
• Coordinate emergency response plans, drills, evacuation procedures, and preparedness programs.
• Support first aid, CPR, and emergency response initiatives.
• Assist facility leadership in maintaining readiness for emergency situations.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Leadership teams to integrate EHS best practices into everyday operations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for environmental, health, and safety initiatives across multiple locations.

Skills

EHS experience

OSHA knowledge

Safety audits

Incident investigations

Hazardous waste management

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Actalent in Congers, NY is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Engineer to lead safety excellence across our manufacturing operations. This hands-on role partners with Operations, Quality, and Leadership to develop and strengthen EHS programs that protect employees and ensure regulatory compliance.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage safety and environmental programs, conduct audits, and engage employees through training and safety initiatives.