Job Description

JOB FUNCTION:

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Engineer serves as the primary driver of the organization’s safety and environmental compliance strategy by designing, deploying, and continuously improving EHS policies, procedures, and performance systems. This position partners closely with site leadership to proactively identify hazards, reduce operational risk, strengthen regulatory compliance, and support capital and process initiatives that improve workplace conditions. The role also supports the Company’s commitment to sustainability by promoting responsible environmental practices and encouraging the use of renewable or lower-impact materials wherever feasible within operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Build, maintain, and oversee facility-wide EHS programs, including but not limited to: Confined Space Entry, Emergency Response, Electrical Safety, Hazard Communication, Lockout/Tagout (Lock-Tag-Verify), Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklift), Hoist and Crane Certification, Fall Protection, Incident and Near-Miss Investigation, Mobile Equipment Safety, PPE Management, Ergonomic Assessments, Injury Response and Case Management, Safe Work Permits, Waste Reduction and Disposal, OSHA/MIOSHA compliance requirements, and contractor safety controls

• Lead the design and enhancement of safety training systems, ensuring training is effective, consistent, and understood across all employee groups

• Improve site readiness through risk-reduction initiatives and measurable EHS performance improvements

• Support onboarding and orientation activities for new hires, contractors, and external service providers in coordination with department leadership

• Maintain a strong floor presence and serve as an accessible, visible safety resource for production, maintenance, and contractor work teams

• Provide expert-level guidance on safety and environmental regulations, permits, audits, and compliance interpretation

• Apply structured risk assessment tools to anticipate, identify, and evaluate hazards, and coordinate corrective actions to close gaps and strengthen controls

• Chair and lead the Safety Committee, driving engagement and aligning the team to facility safety expectations and operational priorities

• Ensure the facility maintains risk-based improvement plans, with practical action items and KPI-driven monitoring to validate progress

• Coach employees and supervisors at all levels to reinforce accountability, ownership, and a safety-first culture

• Address workplace health and safety questions from employees with professionalism and urgency

• Track, analyze, and report EHS metrics, incident data, audit outcomes, and project progress to leadership as part of ongoing performance management

• Execute responsibilities in alignment with Scherdel’s quality management expectations and applicable customer quality requirements

• Coordinate and sustain the processes required to meet Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) and Environmental Management System (EMS) expectations, including ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 compliance

FUNCTION REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related technical discipline

• Minimum of five (5) years of EHS experience, including at least three (3) years supporting a manufacturing or industrial operation

Preferred:

• ASP, CSP, CIH, or comparable professional certification

• OSHA Training Institute coursework (501, 503, 511, or equivalent)

• Practical working knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards

Skills

• Strong working knowledge of EHS legal requirements, regulatory compliance standards, and reporting obligations

• Demonstrated capability in ergonomics, risk management, incident investigations, audit execution, continuous improvement systems, and preventive safety practices

• Experience developing and delivering training to employees and leaders across multiple levels of the organization

• Background in environmental permitting and submission of regulatory reports to local and state agencies (air, water, and related environmental categories)

Competencies

• Strategic Mindset

• Prioritization & Time Management

• Execution & Results Orientation

• Analytical Problem Solving

• Attention to Detail

• Clear & Effective Communication

• Professional Credibility & Influence

You should be proficient in:

• OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certification
• Machine Safety Inspections
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• ISO 14001 Certification Experience