EHS Engineer

EHS Engineer

Permanent  

 

 

Creating foldable displays, advancing medical innovations, or giving new life to precious metals – at Heraeus, we empower our customers to stay ahead of the curve. As a family-owned global technology leader, we take pride in being the invisible force driving innovation. Whether in production, research, sales, or administration, we deliver world-class quality across key industries: Precious Metals, Healthcare, Semiconductor & Electronics, and Industrials. With a strong global presence, including a significant footprint in the United States, Heraeus employs approximately 15,100 people across 40 countries, all dedicated to shaping the future of technology and industry. 

 

 

Job Summary

The following challenges await you:

• Report to the Site EHS Manager and lead day-to-day environmental, health, and safety initiatives to ensure compliance, continuous improvement, and a proactive safety culture.
• Develop, implement, maintain, and improve EHS programs and management systems aligned with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
• Conduct facility, equipment, and material inspections; maintain records and implement corrective actions to ensure regulatory and company compliance.
• Support compliance with all applicable EHS laws, permits, licenses, and corporate requirements, including permit applications and renewals.
• Serve as the site key user for Intelex EHS Software and the Enhesa Legal Register.
• Lead EHS risk assessments, training programs, safety walks, and employee engagement activities to strengthen site safety performance.
• Provide technical EHS expertise, review operational changes for EHS impact, and coordinate environmental and industrial hygiene monitoring activities.
• Support incident investigations, audits, management reviews, KPI reporting, and corrective action tracking to ensure effective resolution of EHS issues and audit findings.

Your Profile

We are looking for people who are not just open to new ideas, but want to bring fresh thinking, energy and a creative perspective to their work. Some of the traits and qualifications the ideal candidate would possess include:

• Bachelors Degree in Safety, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or Science, or a related field of study or relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.  A minimum of 2 years of previous experience in a manufacturing / industrial / chemical setting is preferred.
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, organizational skills, and attention to detail; exhibit a high level of motivation and initiative. 
• Proficiency in MS Office is required. 
• Proficiency in application of EHS regulatory standards is required. 
• Preferred certifications: DOT HazMat, RCRA.Knowledge of regulatory standards is preferred.