Senior EHS Engineer - Safety & Compliance Leader

Flex; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is seeking an EH&S Engineer to join our team in Illinois. You will develop, implement and monitor environmental safety programs, ensuring compliance with local, state and federal regulations while supporting safety culture across the plant.

Reporting to the Director EH&S, you will lead safety initiatives, conduct training, and coordinate with vendors and engineers to improve workplace health and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Environment or Health Sciences or equivalent EH&S experience.
• +5 years of related experience in EH&S or related position.
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, Word.)
• Documentation skills
• Ability to work effectively with others.

Responsibilities

• Consults with all departments on design and use of equipment, fire prevention and safety programs.
• Examines plans and specifications for new machinery or equipment to define if all safety precautions have been included.
• Tours plant to inspect fire and safety equipment, machinery, and facilities to identify and correct potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Defines requirements for safety clothing and devices, and designs, builds, and installs or directs installation of safety devices on machinery.
• Conducts or coordinates safety training to educate workers about emergency acknowledgment, safety policies, laws and practices.
• Investigates industrial accidents to minimize recurrence and prepares accident reports.
• Conducts air quality tests for presence of harmful gases and vapors.
• Identifies health and safety hazards and recommends corrective actions.
• Serves as internal consultant to business units on ergonomics, hazardous materials, industrial hygiene and fire and chemical safety matters.
• Audits business units.
• Interfaces with outside vendors, contractors and engineers regarding facilities, chemicals and other workplace health and safety related matters.
• Compiles and submits safety reports.
• Administers workers compensation, OSHA 300 log and return to work program.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Environment or Health Sciences or equivalent EH&S experience

Documentation skills

Teamwork / collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Flex is seeking an EH&S Engineer to join our team in Illinois. You will develop, implement and monitor environmental safety programs, ensuring compliance with local, state and federal regulations while supporting safety culture across the plant.

Reporting to the Director EH&S, you will lead safety initiatives, conduct training, and coordinate with vendors and engineers to improve workplace health and safety.