EHS Engineer

Job Description

The EHS Engineer will play a critical role in launching and supporting new business operations involving welding and fabrication in a non union manufacturing environment, with a primary focus on environmental compliance, permitting, and operational readiness. This role will lead environmental integration during equipment installation, and process ramp up, while growing upon EHS systems that support safe welding operations, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance within a collaborative team environment.

• Lead environmental compliance for new and expanding welding and fabrication operations, including emissions evaluation, waste streams, and permit applicability.
• Support environmental due diligence, permitting, and regulatory approvals for new business launches and expansions.
• Develop and maintain environmental permits and plans (air permits related to welding fumes, wastewater, stormwater, SPCC, waste management).
• Evaluate and implement controls for welding fumes, particulate emissions, and chemical usage from consumables, coatings, and cleaning agents.
• Manage hazardous and non hazardous waste programs associated with welding operations (spent consumables, oils, solvents, sludge).
• Prepare and submit required environmental reports (e.g., air emissions, waste, Tier II, TRI, as applicable).
• Interface with regulatory agencies during inspections, start up notifications, and reporting.
• Drive environmental training and awareness for production teams, welders, and support functions.
• Support EHS Tech and the development and implementation of hot work and welding safety programs aligned with OSHA and company standards.
• Conduct risk assessments for welding cells, fume extraction systems, ventilation, and confined or enclosed workspaces.
• Partner with Engineering and Operations during equipment installation, line layout, and commissioning.
• Support incident investigations, near miss reporting, and corrective action implementation.
• Train employees and supervisors on hot work permits, environmental controls, and safe work practices.
• Support a direct engagement, non union workforce through clear communication, coaching, and presence on the shop floor.
• Build credibility with production teams, welders, supervisors, and leaders as a trusted EHS resource.
• Collaborate with HR on onboarding, training, and compliance for new hires supporting business growth.
• Reinforce a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Establish EHS processes and metrics suitable for a new or expanding operation.
• Participate in EHS management system development and audits (ISO 14001 familiarity preferred).
• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce environmental impact, emissions, and waste.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Certification such as CHMM, CEP, CSP, or CIH a plus.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience supporting welding, metal fabrication, or hot work operations. Hands-on experience with environmental permitting, reporting, and agency interaction. Knowledge of EPA regulations (RCRA, CAA, CWA, EPCRA) and OSHA standards. Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate well with all levels and departments of the business. Good project management, organizational, and communication skills. Comfort operating independently in a stable, but growth environment. Experience with industrial ventilation and fume control systems. Familiarity with ISO 14001 and EHS management systems. Prior experience partnering closely with Engineering on capital projects.