EHS Engineer at Graham Manufacturing – Batavia, New York

Job Title: EHS Engineer

Reports To: EHS Manager

FLSA Status & EEO Code: Exempt/Professional

Division/Department: GHM/Operations

Level of Work: Level III

Position Summary: We are seeking a proactive and solutions-driven EHS Engineer to support and enhance a safe, healthy, and environmentally compliant workplace within our welding and fabrication operations. This role goes beyond day-to-day safety support and focuses on driving continuous improvement, supporting risk reduction initiatives, and partnering with operations to design and implement sustainable EHS programs. The EHS Engineer plays a key role in ensuring regulatory compliance, strengthening safety culture, and proactively identifying and mitigating risk through engineering controls, data analysis, and process improvements.

Level III: Practice – Optimizing resources & utilization in a mini-organization

1. Activity & Budget Planning/Performance/Consistency/Predictability
2. Create and Implement EHS objectives and improvement plans. Achieve these within budgets aligned with company goals
3. Drive along with the operations team consistent and predictable EHS performance through metrics, tracking, effective corrective actions and accountability
4. Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to leadership
5. Research/procurement/creation/monitoring/improvement of technology, systems, equipment & processes
6. Create and Lead training programs that drive best in class EHS compliance for Graham Manufacturing
7. Lead along with the operations team the research, procurement, implementation, and improvement of EHS systems, tools, and technologies
8. Continuously evaluate and improve safety and environmental processes
9. Implement engineering controls and innovative solutions to reduce workplace risk
10. Support and own compliance programs in alignment with OSHA, EPA, and applicable regulations
11. Provide effective communication and reporting to all stakeholders
12. Provide clear, consistent communication and reporting to all stakeholders
13. Partner cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership
14. Support interactions with regulatory agencies and external partners
15. Support alignment and adoption of EHS initiatives across the organization
16. Professional Development
17. Demonstrates initiative, and accountability
18. Actively develops technical capabilities and professional growth
19. Supports team growth and development
20. Maintains current knowledge of regulations, technology, and industry best practices

Qualifications:

To qualify for this position, an individual must possess the knowledge, training, experience and abilities required.

Education and Training

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Heath & Safety, Engineering, or related field required

Experience:

• 5+ years of EHS experience, preferably in manufacturing, welding, or fabrication environments

Other:

• Must be willing to work overtime as required.
• Minimal travel may be required

Skills:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and regulatory requirements
• Strong collaboration and cross-functional partnership skills
• Ability to plan, manage, and execute projects effectively
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset
• Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and innovation

Physical and Mental Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is primarily required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, and bend. Required to speak and communicate clearly with others.
• Mental demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is required to read, write, analyze data and reports, exercise judgment, develop plans, procedures and goals, present information to others and work under pressure.
• Work Environment: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is exposed to high level of manufacturing and equipment noise. Duties are performed indoors in a manufacturing environment with temperature changes. Exposure to hazardous materials, fumes or airborne particles and moving mechanical parts with vibration.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be able to work in the U.S without sponsorship. Ability to obtain US government security clearance is desired.