Environmental Health, Safety (EHS) and Facilities Engineer

The Facilities and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist is responsible for maintaining safe, compliant, and well-functioning manufacturing facilities across all company sites. This role combines ownership of environmental, health, and safety programs with hands-on facilities and vendor coordination.

Working closely with the Maintenance Manager, site leaders, and operations teams, this position ensures that our safety and environmental programs meet internal and external requirements, our buildings and grounds are properly maintained, and our associates work in a safe, efficient, and sustainable environment.

Key Tasks:

1st Priority: Health and Safety:

• Conduct safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments; communicate findings and follow up on corrective actions

• Coordinate incident investigations and track corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Maintain safety records, training documentation, and regulatory compliance files (OSHA logs, permits, etc...)
• Partner with site leadership to ensure emergency preparedness plans and drills are up to date and effective
• Assist in training employees and supervisors on safety procedures, hazard communication, PPE and safe work practices
• Promote a culture of safety across all facilities
• Lead and maintain the Safety Management System
• Coordinate with key external safety specialty resources as appropriate

2nd Priority: Environmental

• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of EHS programs and procedures across all sites
• Conduct environmental inspections, audits and risk assessments; communicate findings and follow up on corrective actions
• Maintain records, training documentation, and regulatory compliance files (permits, waste manifests, etc...)
• Manage hazardous waste disposal, recycling programs, and environmental compliance reporting (EPA, state, and local)
• Promote a culture of environmental responsibility across all facilities
• Lead and maintain the Environmental (ISO 14001) Management System
• Coordinate with key external environmental specialty resources as appropriate

3rd Priority: Facilities Management

• Coordinate reoccurring facility operations and maintenance for all sites, including building systems (HVAC, lighting, plumbing, fire suppression, etc..) grounds and utilities
• Manage vendor relationships and service contracts for janitorial, landscaping, pest control, waste removal, and other facility services
• Support capital improvement and repair projects, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and within budget
• Assist with space planning, site upkeep, and minor construction efforts as needed
• Track facility work orders, utility usage, and contractor expenses to support budgeting and planning

Education:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Safety, Facilities Management, Engineering, or related field preferred, equivalent experience accepted

Experience:

• 3-7 years of experience in safety or environmental compliance in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and state/local safety and environmental regulations
• Experience/understanding of ISO 14001
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple sites, priorities, and vendor relationships effectively
• Strong problem-solving, organizational and follow up skills
• Comfortable with hands-on inspections and field activities
• Proficient in MS Office and able to maintain digital documentation and reporting