Safety Engineer – EHS Champion for Solar Manufacturing

Illuminate USA; Pataskala (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Illuminate USA, based in Pataskala, Ohio, is expanding its safety-focused team as part of a growing solar panel manufacturing operation. The role emphasizes enhancing safety across the organization and reporting to the EHS Compliance Manager, with responsibilities spanning training, policy development, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s in Environmental Studies, Health and Safety, or Engineering with 1–3 years of experience (or 5+ years without a degree).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies, Health and Safety, or Engineering with 1-3 years of work experience, or 5+ years without a degree.
• Ability to communicate and listen to the needs of production and maintenance teams.
• Proactive, positive attitude and servant leadership to improve safety.

Responsibilities

• Support evening staff in all areas of Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security.
• Ensure day-to-day compliance with EHS policies and new regulations.
• Work with the manufacturing team to reduce risk levels through elimination, substitution, engineering, and controls.
• Establish and review relevant policies and procedures for best practices and compliance.
• Deliver EHS training programs for evening shift.
• Work with the production and maintenance teams as well as other sites to establish best practices in safety.
• Assist with EHS tracking and recordkeeping including the OSHA log and EHS KPIs.
• Help establish and grow the company’s safety culture and business through a commitment to communication, trust, and continuous improvement.
• Participate in Job Safety Analyses, Incident Investigations, and other programs to serve and improve the safety of our team.

Skills

Communication

Servant leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies, Health and Safety, or Engineering

1-3 years of work experience or 5+ years without a Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Illuminate USA, based in Pataskala, Ohio, is expanding its safety-focused team as part of a growing solar panel manufacturing operation. The role emphasizes enhancing safety across the organization and reporting to the EHS Compliance Manager, with responsibilities spanning training, policy development, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s in Environmental Studies, Health and Safety, or Engineering with 1–3 years of experience (or 5+ years without a degree).