Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Professional

Sigma Earth; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Mobility in Sacramento is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) professional to strengthen safety culture across the manufacturing campus. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify hazards, manage operational risks, and ensure OSHA/Cal/OSHA/EPA compliance on-site.

The position emphasizes site inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations, and continuous improvement of EHS systems and programs, requiring strong communication and coaching on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive EHS experience in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Certification such as ASP, CSP, or CHST (or ability to obtain within 12 months).
• Strong understanding of OSHA, Cal/OSHA, and EPA requirements.
• Experience with EHS management systems, data analysis, and Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Support and strengthen Siemens Mobility EHS programs to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Conduct site inspections, safety audits, and risk assessments across operations.
• Review equipment installations and activities for environmental, health, and safety impacts.
• Provide hands-on coaching to employees on safe work practices on the shop floor.
• Participate in incident investigations and track corrective actions to closure.
• Analyze EHS performance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder influence

Data analysis

Auditing & risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field

ASP, CSP, or CHST certification (or ability to obtain within 12 months)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Position Overview

Siemens Mobility is seeking a driven Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Professional to support and strengthen a strong safety culture at its Sacramento Light Passenger Rail and Locomotive manufacturing facility. In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to identify workplace hazards, manage operational risks, and ensure compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulatory standards.

This is a highly visible, on-site role across the manufacturing campus, where you will actively support day-to-day EHS operations while contributing to continuous improvement of EHS systems, programs, and processes. Success in this position requires strong technical expertise, collaborative problem-solving skills, and the ability to influence safe behaviors through effective communication.

What Your Day-to-Day Will Look Like

EHS Program Implementation & Compliance

• Support and enhance Siemens Mobility EHS programs while ensuring compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, and related regulations.
• Conduct routine site inspections, safety audits, and risk assessments across operational areas.
• Review new equipment installations and project activities for environmental, health, and safety impacts, providing recommendations where necessary.

Hazard Identification & Risk Management

• Collaborate with teams to proactively identify workplace hazards and implement preventive measures.
• Develop, track, and close corrective actions while supporting Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and risk assessments.
• Provide hands‑on coaching to employees on the shop floor to reinforce safe work practices.

Incident Management & Continuous Improvement

• Participate in incident investigations and ensure timely documentation, corrective action tracking, and closure.
• Analyze EHS performance data to identify trends, improvement opportunities, and key safety metrics.
• Support ongoing efforts to improve EHS programs and overall safety performance.

To Thrive in This Role, You Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive EHS experience in industrial or manufacturing environments, preferably in heavy manufacturing or rolling stock sectors.
• Professional certification such as ASP, CSP, or CHST (or ability to obtain within 12 months of joining).
• Strong understanding of OSHA, Cal/OSHA, and EPA regulatory requirements.
• Experience with EHS management systems, data analysis, and Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Frequent movement including walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.
• Regular use of stairs, ladders, and elevated platforms.
• Ability to perform overhead work and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.
• Full-time on-site role in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be comfortable working in non-climate-controlled and outdoor conditions when required.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.