EHS & Process Engineer - Safety, Compliance & Ops

Accounting Search; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Accounting Search seeks an EH&S engineer to join a plastics-focused manufacturing plant in Orange County. You will help ensure regulatory compliance, write SOPs, and contribute to environmental and safety programs under the EH&S Director. The role involves site-based work and cross-functional team collaboration.

The ideal candidate has a B.S. in engineering, 3+ years in manufacturing, and a 40-hour HAZWOPER (24-hour accepted).

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Engineering (Environmental Sciences, Occupational Health & Safety, etc).
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience, ideally in chemicals or materials.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is ideal (24-hour acceptable).
• Open to EH&S Engineer or process engineer aiming to expand skills.
• Train the Trainer certification in LOTO/Confined Space/Fall protection, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Work with team to ensure lockout/tagout procedures are up to date.
• Perform monthly EH&S related training.
• Perform periodic EH&S inspections.
• Participate in weekend safety meetings and safety committees.
• Write EH&S related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Be a member of the 24-hour HAZWOPER team.
• Manage administrative duties with internal EH&S software systems.
• Assist in permit‑required environmental activities (wastewater, storm water, air quality, etc).

Skills

EH&S expertise

Regulatory compliance

Environmental health & safety

Process safety

LOTO training

Education

B.S. Engineering (Environmental Sciences, OH&S, etc)

HAZWOPER certification (40‑hour ideal)

Tools

EH&S software systems

Job description

Accounting Search seeks an EH&S engineer to join a plastics-focused manufacturing plant in Orange County. You will help ensure regulatory compliance, write SOPs, and contribute to environmental and safety programs under the EH&S Director. The role involves site-based work and cross-functional team collaboration.

The ideal candidate has a B.S. in engineering, 3+ years in manufacturing, and a 40-hour HAZWOPER (24-hour accepted).