Environmental Health and Safety Engineer

Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives/bonus plans

competitive pay

paid time off (vacation starting at 3

tuition reimbursement

wellness programs

fun events

learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Calgon Carbon | A Kuraray Company is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Engineer for the Columbus Plant in Columbus, OH. This role leads safety initiatives and ensures environmental compliance across site operations.

The successful candidate will develop and implement EHS programs, train staff, and drive continuous improvement. A bachelor’s degree and 5–7 years in Environmental Management are preferred, with regulatory experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental, Engineering or related field.
• 5-7 years of Environmental Management experience.
• Regulatory and permitting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Safety at the Columbus Plant and ensure day-to-day environmental compliance by plant personnel.
• Develop and implement safety programs including Process Hazard Analysis and Behavior-Based Safety.
• Provide leadership and tactical support to EHS programs at the site and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Environmental management

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental, Engineering or related field

Job description

Calgon Carbon | A Kuraray Company is growing—and so can your career. Be part of a global leader in environmental solutions, where your work directly impacts the quality of air and water around the world.

Position: Environmental Health & Safety Engineer

Location: Columbus Plant Columbus, OH

Excellent Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription & vision, HSA & retirement savings (401k)
• Generous Company Match!

Perks

• Incentives/bonus plans
• competitive pay
• paid time off (vacation starting at 3 weeks)
• tuition reimbursement
• wellness programs
• fun events
• learning & development opportunities

Hours of work

Full-time position with hours Monday-Friday 8:00-4:00 PM - Work outside normal hours is to be expected, must be available outside normal hours as needed

The EH&S Engineer leads Safety at assigned regional facilities for the Columbus Plant. This role is responsible to assure that day-to-day Environmental compliance activities are carried out by plant personnel at Columbus and will assist in the development and implementation of safety programs and initiatives, including but not limited to Process Hazard Analysis, Combustible Dust, Contractor Safety, and Behavior-Based Safety. The EH&S Engineer provides both leadership and tactical support to the Environmental, Health and Safety programs at the Columbus manufacturing location. With strategic guidance from both the central EHS function and local plant manager, this hands‑on leadership position will: ensure local legislative compliance, develop and maintain ISO systems, develop an autonomous EHS culture, promote defined Health and Wellness programs, define EHS standard operating procedures, provide EHS training, develop risk identification and reduction awareness and methods, all achieved through participation and employee engagement

Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to)

• Identify and champion impactful initiatives seeking continuous improvement in safety performance and environmental compliance
• Establish a site high consequence program to manage severe incidents with fatality (SIF) and ensure flawless execution of site life critical programs
• Gauge and correct the execution of site EHS programs through inspections, audits, SMATs, cold-eye reviews
• Coach, mentor, and support the development and guidance of line management on EHS topics
• Oversee the filing of all internal, corporate, and required government reporting relating to regulatory compliance
• Maintains an EHS compliance calendar, audits compliance system routinely, and ensure compliance gaps are corrective
• Maintain site required ISO certifications
• Ensure compliance with site permits and plans (indirect discharge, SPCC, SWPPP, Air)
• Manage and ensure compliance with the waste management program (hazardous, non-hazardous, and universal)
• Participates and ensures incident investigations and root cause analysis are completed timely, proper recordkeeping is maintained and effectiveness of corrective actions
• Become a technical expert on site process technologies
• Help operations navigate complex regulations and company standards
• Proactively drive awareness and communicates best practices related to Safety, Health and Environment, promoting an autonomous EHS culture
• As required, meet with regulatory agencies
• Partner with other key EHS team members during routine calls
• Works directly with shop floor employees and local management to understand and resolve safety and environmental concerns or issues
• Implements programs to eliminate potential hazards in the workplace by working closely with Manufacturing Site Managers, Facilities Engineering, Research and Development and Site Safety Committees
• Establish both a short term and long term EHS strategy for the site in conjunction with guidance from the Plant Manager and CCC/Chemviron Center of Excellence
• This EHS strategy shall be monitored as a KPI across the site and the incumbent will establish accountability channels to ensure that all levels of the organization delivers EHS results
• This individual shall also participate and lead cultural transformation across the site to achieve sustainable results
• Work closely with the Regional Center of Excellence leaders to verify quality of programs and processes via audit and self-assessment tools

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent from four-year college or university is required (Safety, Environmental, Engineering or other technical discipline, or equivalent years of work experience)
• 5-7 years of Environmental Management experience is required
• Regulatory and permitting experience is preferred

About Calgon Carbon

At Calgon Carbon, we are scientific innovators with a proud legacy of over 80 years and more than 205 patents to our name. Since pioneering the first activated carbon products from bituminous coal in the 1940s, we've been at the forefront of developing cutting‑edge technologies and solutions to meet the world's evolving air and water purification needs.

Today, our portfolio includes more than 700 direct market applications across a wide range of industries. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Calgon Carbon employs approximately 1,685 professionals and operates 20 facilities worldwide dedicated to manufacturing, reactivation, innovation, and equipment fabrication. In Europe, we operate under the name Chemviron.

In March 2018, Calgon Carbon became part of the Kuraray Group. Together, we offer complementary products and services, united by a shared commitment to delivering the highest quality and most innovative activated carbon solutions to customers around the globe.

Calgon Carbon is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veteran