Senior EHSS Engineer

LHH; Peru (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid sick leave

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Senior EHSS Engineer to drive safety culture, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement across multiple manufacturing operations. The role focuses on leading EHSS programs, ensuring OSHA compliance, and delivering long-term safety improvements.

The position is onsite, with responsibilities spanning data analysis, KPI development, and collaboration with operations to strengthen safety engagement and regulatory readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Health & Safety, Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of EHSS experience in manufacturing, industrial, or chemical environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements and industrial hygiene practices.
• Experience leading safety programs and compliance initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHSS programs across manufacturing operations.
• Manage compliance related to air, water, waste, permitting, reporting, inspections, and audits.
• Develop and execute long-term safety improvement initiatives.

Skills

EHSS management

Industrial hygiene

OSHA compliance

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in EH&S or related

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Are you an EHSS professional who thrives in manufacturing environments and knows how to turn compliance requirements into practical, sustainable improvements? We're partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization seeking a Senior EHSS Engineer to help drive safety culture, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement across multiple operations.

What You'll Do

• Lead environmental, health, safety, and security programs across manufacturing operations
• Manage compliance activities related to air, water, waste, permitting, reporting, inspections, and audits
• Develop and execute long-term safety improvement initiatives
• Conduct root cause analyses and drive corrective and preventative actions to completion
• Partner with operational leaders to strengthen safety culture and employee engagement
• Analyze EHSS data, develop KPIs, and provide actionable insights to leadership
• Support regulatory interactions and stay ahead of emerging compliance requirements

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 7+ years of EHSS experience within a manufacturing, industrial, or chemical environment
• Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements and industrial hygiene practices
• Experience leading safety improvement programs and compliance initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field
• Experience with environmental permitting, audits, root cause analysis, and regulatory compliance
• Wastewater, landfill, or related environmental certifications (or willingness to obtain)

Work Schedule: Onsite

Compensation: $115-140k base

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, paid sick leave where applicable by state law

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