Safety Specialist – plant level

iLocatum; Rockaway (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial manufacturing company in Rockaway, NJ is seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Engineer. This entry-level position requires at least two years of plant safety experience and a bachelor’s degree in safety or a related technical field. The role involves supporting facility supervisors, focusing on safety prevention, and providing training related to safety issues. This position offers outstanding career growth into EHS leadership roles.

Qualifications

• At least two years of plant safety experience with industrial manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of investigations and behavioral training related to safety issues.

Responsibilities

• Support facility supervisors through training in safety procedures.
• Focus on safety prevention and human performance safety issues.
• Report to the EHS Manager and collaborate with the EHS department.

Skills

Plant safety experience

Investigations and root cause analysis

Behavioral training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in safety or related technical field

Job description

Job Title: Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Engineer

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Newly created position! Must have at least two years of plant safety experience with industrial manufacturing operations along with a bachelor’s degree in safety or related technical field from an accredited institution.

This position will be part of the EHS Department, reports to the EHS Manager and supports an 800 employee plant. Member of a 5 person EHS department and reports to the plant EHS Manager.

This role will work closely with facility supervisors and support them through training in areas of investigations (identify root cause, make recommendations) and behavioral training related to human performance safety issues. Focus on safety prevention versus reaction. This is a fast‑paced and challenging production facility due to the complexity of their operations.

Outstanding career growth into other EHS leadership roles within larger facilities or corporate and divisional locations.

Key Requirements

• At least two years of plant safety experience with industrial manufacturing operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in safety or a related technical field.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Staffing and Recruiting