Environmental Health & Safety Engineer - IGT

Howmet; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet, located in Hampton, VA, is seeking an EHS Engineer to play a vital role in the Environmental Health and Safety team. Responsibilities include assisting in safety prevention efforts, analyzing incident data, and ensuring environmental compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience in relevant fields. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to work under regulatory guidance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in an environmental, safety, or health role.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment verification required.
• Access to export-controlled items and ability to obtain access.

Responsibilities

• Assist with fatality and serious injury prevention efforts.
• Analyze injury and incident data for injury reduction efforts.
• Execute industrial hygiene sampling plans and manage databases.
• Participate in injury/incident investigations.
• Monitor and report on environmental metrics.
• Develop and implement EHS policies and procedures.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Conflict resolution

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor of Science Degree in environmental, safety or health discipline (preferred)

Tools

EHS software

Job description

Responsibilities

Howmet Aerospace has an immediate opening for an EHS Engineer (EHS Professional) at our Hampton, VA location. This position is a key member of the location's EHS team and is highly visible within the plant and business unit.

Key Responsibilities of this position include:

• Assist with location fatality and serious injury prevention efforts including leading deployment and execution of key prevention elements and coaching location leaders.
• Analyze injury and incident data; assist line management in implementing focused injury reduction efforts and provide expertise to proactively address injury reduction.
• Assist with the facility's industrial hygiene program: execute IH sampling plans, administer IH databases and employee exposure records, manage hazardous materials, oversee ergonomics, provide radiation protection and lead health hazard elimination efforts.
• Provide technical expertise and participate in injury/incident investigations to identify root causes and recommend preventive measures.
• Assist in managing Local, State, and Federal environmental compliance permits.
• Monitor and report on environmental metrics such as emissions, waste, and energy usage.
• Assist with the development and implementation of EHS policy and procedures.
• Coach and counsel departmental leaders in executing their EHS accountabilities.
• Partner with location leadership to deliver EHS objectives.
• Lead and assist with other EHS accountabilities.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in an Environmental, safety, or health role.
• Employee must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position entails access to export‑controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in environmental, safety or health discipline.
• Professional certification such as ASP/CSP/CIH or ability to obtain.

Preferred Skills:

• Demonstrated passion for change and relentless focus on execution.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal and State EHS regulations and procedures.
• Strong communication, analytical, problem‑solving, and human relations skills.
• Ability to make difficult decisions with incomplete data.
• Critical skills: execution, attention to detail, initiative, conflict resolution, customer focus, collaboration, ownership, and tenacity.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other legally protected characteristics.

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