Job Description
Job Description
EHS Engineer
Responsibilities
The EHS Engineer supports the development, implementation, and sustainment of environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure a safe, compliant, and high-performing work environment. This role partners closely with operations and leadership to identify risks, drive prevention strategies, support regulatory compliance, and embed a proactive safety culture across the organization. The position is highly visible and provides a strong foundation for professional growth within EHS leadership pathways.
This role is based in Muskegon County, Michigan.
Compensation and Benefits
* Starting pay: $70,000+ annually
* Medical, dental, and vision insurance
* 401(k) savings plan with employer match
* Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
* Life insurance and employee assistance programs
* Professional development, certification support, and EHS training
Key Responsibilities
* Partner with EHS team members to coordinate safety and environmental activities across operations.
* Identify, monitor, and evaluate workplace conditions that may impact employee safety, health, or regulatory compliance.
* Conduct audits, inspections, and program assessments; recommend corrective actions and prepare written reports.
* Participate in incident investigations to determine root cause and develop corrective and preventive actions.
* Support implementation and follow-through of corrective actions to prevent recurrence of incidents.
* Deliver employee training programs related to safety, health, and environmental compliance.
* Monitor and assess compliance with applicable local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
* Collaborate with operations and leadership to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.
* Support fatality prevention initiatives, including deployment of key prevention elements and coaching leaders.
* Partner with leadership to define, track, and achieve EHS objectives.
Job Roles
* Risk identifier - Recognizes hazards early and acts to mitigate exposure through systems and controls.
* Compliance steward - Ensures alignment with regulatory requirements and internal standards.
* Investigator - Applies structured root cause analysis to incidents and near misses.
* Trainer and educator - Builds employee awareness and capability through effective training and communication.
* Collaborator - Works cross-functionally to integrate EHS into daily operations.
* Continuous improvement advocate - Uses data and observations to strengthen safety systems and culture.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, or a related discipline from an accredited institution
* Internship, co-op, or prior experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
* Legally authorized to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship available)
Preferred Qualifications
* Professional safety certification (e.g., GSP, ASP)
* Working knowledge of applicable workplace safety, health, and industrial hygiene regulations
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
* Solid program management and organizational skills
* Ability to interpret written, verbal, diagrammatic, and procedural instructions
Job Description
EHS Engineer
Responsibilities
The EHS Engineer supports the development, implementation, and sustainment of environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure a safe, compliant, and high-performing work environment. This role partners closely with operations and leadership to identify risks, drive prevention strategies, support regulatory compliance, and embed a proactive safety culture across the organization. The position is highly visible and provides a strong foundation for professional growth within EHS leadership pathways.
This role is based in Muskegon County, Michigan.
Compensation and Benefits
* Starting pay: $70,000+ annually
* Medical, dental, and vision insurance
* 401(k) savings plan with employer match
* Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
* Life insurance and employee assistance programs
* Professional development, certification support, and EHS training
Key Responsibilities
* Partner with EHS team members to coordinate safety and environmental activities across operations.
* Identify, monitor, and evaluate workplace conditions that may impact employee safety, health, or regulatory compliance.
* Conduct audits, inspections, and program assessments; recommend corrective actions and prepare written reports.
* Participate in incident investigations to determine root cause and develop corrective and preventive actions.
* Support implementation and follow-through of corrective actions to prevent recurrence of incidents.
* Deliver employee training programs related to safety, health, and environmental compliance.
* Monitor and assess compliance with applicable local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
* Collaborate with operations and leadership to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.
* Support fatality prevention initiatives, including deployment of key prevention elements and coaching leaders.
* Partner with leadership to define, track, and achieve EHS objectives.
Job Roles
* Risk identifier - Recognizes hazards early and acts to mitigate exposure through systems and controls.
* Compliance steward - Ensures alignment with regulatory requirements and internal standards.
* Investigator - Applies structured root cause analysis to incidents and near misses.
* Trainer and educator - Builds employee awareness and capability through effective training and communication.
* Collaborator - Works cross-functionally to integrate EHS into daily operations.
* Continuous improvement advocate - Uses data and observations to strengthen safety systems and culture.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, or a related discipline from an accredited institution
* Internship, co-op, or prior experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
* Legally authorized to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship available)
Preferred Qualifications
* Professional safety certification (e.g., GSP, ASP)
* Working knowledge of applicable workplace safety, health, and industrial hygiene regulations
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
* Solid program management and organizational skills
* Ability to interpret written, verbal, diagrammatic, and procedural instructions
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