Senior Environment Health Safety Engineer

Howmet Aerospace; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace’s Hampton, VA facility seeks a Senior Environmental Engineer to lead the EHS program. You will drive continuous improvements, coach plant personnel, and implement programs to align with federal and state regulations and company policies.

You will manage environmental issues across air, wastewater, and waste programs and lead cross‑functional teams on environmental projects while ensuring regulatory compliance and safety excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• 4 years of environmental, health or safety experience in a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret EHS regulations and standards and other technical reports and data.
• Employee must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a culture aligned with Howmet’s EHS goals with continuous improvements.
• Lead and motivate plant personnel to achieve EHS objectives safely.
• Develop and implement EHS programs to comply with regulations and Howmet policies.

Skills

EHS experience

Regulatory understanding

Report writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Company Description

Howmet Aerospace Inc., headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The company specializes in jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, and titanium structural parts that support mission‑critical performance in aerospace and defense applications, along with forged wheels for commercial transportation. With nearly 1,150 granted and pending patents, Howmet Aerospace leverages differentiated technologies to help create lighter, more fuel‑efficient aircraft. The organization is focused on innovation, performance, and sustainability, enabling customers to operate with a lower carbon footprint.

Role Description

Howmet Aerospace’s Hampton, VA, IN facility has an immediate opening for a Senior Environmental Engineer. Our Company’s environmental, health, and safety (EHS) values along with our leadership’s commitment provide the successful candidate with an excellent environment to work and deliver results. This position is a key member of the location’s EHS Team.

Anticipated Pay Range

$105K-120K per year. *Pay rates within this range are determined based on various factors including experience, education, certifications, etc.

Key Responsibilities of this position include:

• Maintain a culture that is aligned with Howmet’s EHS goals and objectives, with continuous EHS improvements.
• Manage, direct, coach, lead and motivate plant personnel to achieve EHS goals and objectives in a timely and safe manner.
• Assist in the development and implementation of Environmental, Health and Safety programs and activities to achieve, maintain, and exceed compliance with relevant regulatory laws and regulations as well as comply with Howmet policies, standards, and procedures.
• Manage all environmental issues, regulatory reports and permits as related to following disciplines: Air, Wastewater, Storm Water, Chemical, and Waste Disposal/Recycling. This includes responsibility for the timely and accurate filing of necessary records to demonstrate compliance with applicable federal, state, and Howmet programs such as sustainability.
• Drive environmental stewardship through the development and execution of management systems designed to ensure compliance with all Howmet and governmental regulations.
• Lead environmental permit review requirements to maintain compliance and interface with regulatory agencies.
• Maintain all records and documents as necessary.
• Develop and deliver EHS compliance training.
• Manage and/or perform hands‑on monitoring and measurement.
• While supporting rapid growth in the aerospace industry, lead cross functional teams to implement environmental improvement projects.
• Evaluate processes to optimize, minimize, or eliminate waste and reduce water usage, thereby driving corporate and business‑unit sustainability goals while developing best practices.
• Lead contractor management of the wastewater treatment and discharge program.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• 4 years of environmental, health or safety experience in a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Experience with computer systems such as spreadsheets and technical applications.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret EHS regulations and standards and other technical reports and data.
• Employee must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position entails access to export‑controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.
• Ability to write reports, correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete requirements in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret and apply Federal, VA state and local regulations.