EHS Engineer

Job Title: EHS Engineer Department: OperationsReports To: Vice President of Operations

Job Summary:

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Engineer is responsible for ensuring workplace safety, environmental compliance, and risk management through inspections, training, and program implementation with a focus on continuous improvement to achieve zero injuries and compliance issues. This is both a technical leadership and hands-on role requiring a bias for action and continuous improvement mindset and teamwork approach.

The EHS Engineer plays a critical role in protecting employees, ensuring environmental stewardship, and maintaining regulatory compliance, making them essential to organizational safety and sustainability initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Hazard Identification and Risk Management: Assess potential environmental, health, and safety hazards in the workplace and develop strategies to mitigate risks.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal EHS regulations, including OSHA, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and other relevant standards.
• Program Development: Design, implement, and maintain EHS programs, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and safety protocols.
• Inspections and Audits: Conduct regular workplace inspections, internal audits, and compliance assessments to identify hazards and verify safety measures.
• Incident Investigation: Lead investigations of accidents, injuries, near misses or environmental incidents, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Training and Education: Develop and deliver EHS training programs to employees, promoting safe work practices and regulatory compliance.
• Emergency Response Planning: Participate in emergency preparedness and response planning to ensure readiness for workplace incidents.
• Project and Vendor Management: Oversee EHS aspects of new projects, coordinate with contractors, and manage vendor compliance with safety standards.
• Partner with all departments to align EHS objectives with business needs.
• Follow company and departmental principles, rules, guidelines and policies with regards to health and safety, Compliance, ISO & IATF requirements, lean six sigma manufacturing principles, and 6S.

Daily Activities:

• Conduct workplace inspections and safety audits.
• Review and update EHS policies and procedures.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Provide training sessions and safety briefings.
• Collaborate with management and employees to maintain a safe work environment.
• Track compliance metrics and report findings to leadership.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of industrial processes, environmental laws, and safety regulations.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess hazards, analyze risks, and design effective safety solutions.
• Communication Skills: Clearly convey safety protocols and regulatory requirements to employees and management.
• Attention to Detail: Ensure compliance with safety standards and monitor the effectiveness of safety measures.
• Interpersonal Skills: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to foster a culture of safety.
• Project Management: Plan, implement, and oversee EHS initiatives and continuous improvement programs.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health, Chemistry, or related fields, or 9+ years of relevant experience in EHS operations.
• 3+ years of prior experience in industrial or corporate EHS roles, including risk assessment, compliance, and environmental and safety program management.

• Certifications (optional but preferred): OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, OHSAS 18001, or other relevant EHS certifications.

• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft applications.
• Ability to manage time and execute timely and accurately in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of computer and desk work and walking and lifting (up to 50 lbs).

Background & Drug Screen Disclaimer

At JX Advanced Metals USA, we conduct background checks and drug screenings for all potential employees to ensure a safe and productive work environment.

Background Checks:

• We verify employment history, education, and criminal records.
• Information is used only for employment purposes and kept confidential.

Drug Screenings:

• Pre-employment tests for substances, including THC products.
• Positive results may lead to the job offer being withdrawn.

By applying, you agree to these checks and screenings to help us maintain a secure workplace.