Cypress HCM

EHS Engineer

Canaan, CT • Posted Yesterday
Onsite Contract Staffing and Recruiting
We are seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Engineer to support and strengthen environmental, health, safety, and sustainability programs within a manufacturing environment. This role serves as a technical resource for EHS compliance, regulatory requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives while partnering with cross-functional teams to promote a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible workplace.

The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing or industrial operations, a strong understanding of EHS regulations, and the ability to lead projects that enhance safety performance and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as a technical resource for environmental, health, and safety compliance, ensuring adherence to applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS policies, procedures, and management systems.
  • Assist in maintaining environmental management system certifications and ensure ongoing audit readiness.
  • Provide backup support for site EHS leadership when needed.
  • Participate in incident investigations and root cause analyses, implementing corrective and preventive actions to reduce future risk.
  • Partner with engineering, operations, and project teams to integrate EHS requirements into new equipment installations, facility improvements, and operational changes.
  • Lead or support safety, environmental, and sustainability initiatives that drive continuous improvement across the site.
  • Represent the organization during interactions with regulatory agencies, auditors, and insurance representatives on technical EHS matters.
  • Maintain expertise in key safety programs, including machine safeguarding, lockout/tagout (LOTO), hazard identification, and risk assessment.
  • Promote a positive safety culture by coaching, influencing, and engaging employees at all levels of the organization.
  • Support a variety of EHS programs and special projects as business needs require.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred.
  • Minimum of three years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
  • Professional safety or auditing certification, or willingness to obtain one, is preferred.
  • Experience leading EHS initiatives, projects, or cross-functional teams is a plus.

Desired Skills

  • Working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental and occupational safety regulations.
  • Ability to identify workplace hazards, evaluate risks, and develop practical solutions.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analysis.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence employees, leaders, contractors, and technical teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead projects, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate across departments.
  • Strong coaching and relationship-building skills with the ability to foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Adaptable, self-motivated, and capable of working effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Salary of $115,000 to $120,000 annually + bonus and benefits

EHS Engineer in Canaan at Cypress HCM

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