Principal Engineer, EHS & Process Safety — Front-End Innovation

Precision Talent Partners, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Talent Partners, LLC is seeking a Principal Engineer – EHS Division & Process Safety for a Southern Tier, NY site. This senior technical role focuses on risk assessment, process safety, and guiding early-stage manufacturing initiatives.

The individual will engage with scientists, engineers, and project teams to identify EHS considerations across new materials, processes, and scaling efforts. The successful candidate will lead Process Hazard Analyses, risk assessments, and incident

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, Physical Sciences, or another related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of manufacturing and/or engineering experience.
• Experience leading or participating in risk assessments, hazard reviews, PHA, or similar technical safety reviews.
• Ability to evaluate technical processes, chemistry, equipment, regulations, and standards from a risk perspective.
• Experience with incident investigations, root‑cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Ability to translate complex technical and EHS requirements into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with scientists, engineers, technical teams, and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identify EHS considerations with new materials, processes, equipment, and scaling.
• Participate in Management of Change and process hazard review activities.
• Provide technical EHS expertise during meetings and design reviews.
• Lead and participate in Process Hazard Analyses and risk assessments.
• Research processes, chemistry, equipment, regulations, and industry standards for EHS risks.
• Recommend engineering safeguards and controls considering schedule and budget.
• Collaborate with IH and environmental specialists on new chemicals and regulatory implications.
• Lead incident investigations, root‑cause analyses, and corrective actions.
• Deliver EHS training and translate requirements into practical guidance for teams.
• Support Process Safety Management requirements for covered processes.
• Transfer critical safety and environmental knowledge to manufacturing and operations.

Skills

Risk assessment

Process safety

Collaboration

Engineering analysis

Incident investigation

Root-cause analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

Precision Talent Partners, LLC is seeking a Principal Engineer – EHS Division & Process Safety for a Southern Tier, NY site. This senior technical role focuses on risk assessment, process safety, and guiding early-stage manufacturing initiatives.

The individual will engage with scientists, engineers, and project teams to identify EHS considerations across new materials, processes, and scaling efforts. The successful candidate will lead Process Hazard Analyses, risk assessments, and incident