{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"01792f7b29af81ffe23bd8f3","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/01792f7b29af81ffe23bd8f3","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/01792f7b29af81ffe23bd8f3","title":"EHS Engineer","description":"First Quality was founded in 1989 and, in nearly three decades, has grown to be a global privately held company with over 4,000 employees. Its corporate offices are located in Great Neck, New York, with manufacturing facilities and offices in Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Georgia, and Canada. First Quality is a diversified family of companies manufacturing consumer products ranging from Absorbent Hygiene (adult incontinence, feminine care, and baby care), Tissue (bath and towel), and Industrial (print and packaging materials and thermoformed plastics), serving institutional and retail markets throughout the world. First Quality focuses on private label and branded product lines.\nOur core business philosophy is built on a proud culture driven by safety and quality, respect, humility, integrity, customer focus, and teamwork. With leading edge manufacturing technologies and processes and visionary leadership, First Quality is positioned to continue significant growth in the coming years. We are looking for an experienced EHS Engineer for our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, First Quality Products, located in McElhattan, PA.\nThis position is responsible for providing technical skills with tactical leadership in the development, operation and support of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) policies/programs/procedures to instill and sustain an incident-free work environment while ensuring full compliance with all applicable regulatory agency requirements.\nPrincipal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:\nPromote an action-oriented approach, instilling and exemplifying a strong EHS mindset for all team members resulting in the elements required to achieve and maintain a world class EHS culture.\nActive facilitation or participation in EHS related meetings and training sessions.\nDevelops, manages, and implements Environmental, Health, and Safety policies and procedures in compliance with company, local, State, and Federal rules and regulations.\nServe as an innovative, flexible EHS resource supporting the company/site/location. Participating in decisions on technical, regulatory, and cultural issues related to Environmental, Health, and Safety.\nParticipate and/or lead continuous improvement in EHS policies, programs, and procedures.\nBuild and maintain positive working relationships with all team members, vendors, and customers.\nParticipate in and/or lead incident investigations to effectively identify root cause/contributing factors and ensure proper implementation of all corrective actions.\nEnsure required EHS training is complete for all employees, newly hired and/or existing, and maintain training records.\nProvide technical support in the design and owner acceptance approval processes of controls for hazardous working conditions and unsafe activities, ensuring compliance with applicable EHS requirements.\nBe present and engaged with the workforce in their activities to establish and strengthen two-way communication, trust, and confidence in your ability to lead them.\nFacilitate communication of company EHS policies, procedures, and standards with all visitors, including contractors and vendors.\nPlanning, performing and/or coordinating industrial hygiene sampling, analysis and interpretation of results in compliance with all applicable requirements for the exposure(s) identified.\nMaintaining professional knowledge up to date with existing and proposed changes in applicable federal, state and local EHS regulations and standards.\nParticipate in and/or lead the development, implementation, and maintaining of all applicable Safety Management Systems.\nAssist in Worker’s Compensation claims administration and coordination of the Return-to-Work program for injured team members.\nAccurate interpretation and application of Environmental, Health, and Safety codes, standards and related professional references (e.g., OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ANSI, ADA, CCOHS, DOT/IATA, etc.).\nCarry out all administrative responsibilities associated with EHS compliance and program administration.\nConduct regular walk through EHS inspections to identify hazards, document findings, recommend corrective actions that work within given constraints and verification of completed corrective actions and their effectiveness.\nUnderstand and administer reasonable suspicion and impairment programs used to conduct drug and alcohol testing, and other applicable standards as they may apply.\nAssist and/or lead in establishing risk management processes aimed at hazard condition control and injury prevention through studying incidents, observed and potential hazard conditions in various completed and planned work environments.\nDisplay consistent measure of integrity and company culture in all business-related activities.\nTrack and trend incident data in Safety Management System.\nResponsible for the use and maintenance of all applicable company related data systems, software, peripherals, etc. to complete tasks as assigned.\nAbility to perform multiple tasks and meet deadlines.\nMaintain safety data sheets in SDS Online and physical binders and keep GHS label stations stocked.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nQualifications/ education and experience requirements:\nBachelor’s degree in related technical, scientific, or engineering discipline required and / or equivalent experience.\nMinimum 3 years’ experience in Environmental, Health and/or Safety field in Engineer/Specialist/Generalist role required.\nSelf-starter with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.\nStrong organizational skills are required.\nSkilled use of technology and software packages such as MS Office and Internet/Intranet navigation.\nCritical thinking and project management skills.\nUnderstanding of regulatory compliance of all local, state, and federal safety requirements (OSHA).\nStrong understanding of regulatory compliance of applicable local, state, and federal environmental requirements (EPA).\nStrong skills with teaching audiences with varying levels of learning comprehension and interest of the subject matter and material.\nUse of change management principles and processes.\nData collection, compilation, and statistical analysis.\nCompliance, Behavioral, Risk, and/or Human Performance auditing and inspection techniques to ensure meeting internal and external standards.\nDemonstrate a tenacious drive for results.\nExperience with developing and implementing Safety Management Systems (BSI 18001 / ISO 45001) preferred.\nKnowledge in ADA and HIPAA legal compliance.\nKnowledge in Worker’s Comp and Return-to-Work practices.\nCollaborative partner with resources at all levels of the company to drive results that achieve goals and objectives.\nExcellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to read, interpret and apply applicable EHS regulatory and legal interpretive text.\nAbility to recognize hazardous situations and recommend corrective actions.\nBasic First Aid and CPR certified and/or trainer preferred, EMT a plus.\nEHS related professional credentials a plus (i.e. Associate Safety Professional (ASP)).\nAbility to or experience with operating and training operators on Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT).\nExcellent compensation and benefit package!\nFirst Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.\nFirst Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.\nJob Type: Full-time\nBenefits:\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nVision insurance\nSchedule:\nDay shift\nOn call\nEducation:\nBachelor's (Preferred)\nWork Location: In person","company":"Firstquality","rawCompany":"firstquality","city":"Ideal","state":"GA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T20:44:54.570Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2111.00","title":"Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors","slug":"health-and-safety-engineers-except-mining-safety-engineers-and-inspectors"},{"code":"19-5011.00","title":"Occupational Health and Safety Specialists","slug":"occupational-health-and-safety-specialists"},{"code":"19-5012.00","title":"Occupational Health and Safety Technicians","slug":"occupational-health-and-safety-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"322291","title":"Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing","slug":"sanitary-paper-product-manufacturing"},{"code":"541620","title":"Environmental Consulting Services","slug":"environmental-consulting-services"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"EHS Engineer","description":"First Quality was founded in 1989 and, in nearly three decades, has grown to be a global privately held company with over 4,000 employees. Its corporate offices are located in Great Neck, New York, with manufacturing facilities and offices in Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Georgia, and Canada. First Quality is a diversified family of companies manufacturing consumer products ranging from Absorbent Hygiene (adult incontinence, feminine care, and baby care), Tissue (bath and towel), and Industrial (print and packaging materials and thermoformed plastics), serving institutional and retail markets throughout the world. First Quality focuses on private label and branded product lines.\nOur core business philosophy is built on a proud culture driven by safety and quality, respect, humility, integrity, customer focus, and teamwork. With leading edge manufacturing technologies and processes and visionary leadership, First Quality is positioned to continue significant growth in the coming years. We are looking for an experienced EHS Engineer for our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, First Quality Products, located in McElhattan, PA.\nThis position is responsible for providing technical skills with tactical leadership in the development, operation and support of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) policies/programs/procedures to instill and sustain an incident-free work environment while ensuring full compliance with all applicable regulatory agency requirements.\nPrincipal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:\nPromote an action-oriented approach, instilling and exemplifying a strong EHS mindset for all team members resulting in the elements required to achieve and maintain a world class EHS culture.\nActive facilitation or participation in EHS related meetings and training sessions.\nDevelops, manages, and implements Environmental, Health, and Safety policies and procedures in compliance with company, local, State, and Federal rules and regulations.\nServe as an innovative, flexible EHS resource supporting the company/site/location. Participating in decisions on technical, regulatory, and cultural issues related to Environmental, Health, and Safety.\nParticipate and/or lead continuous improvement in EHS policies, programs, and procedures.\nBuild and maintain positive working relationships with all team members, vendors, and customers.\nParticipate in and/or lead incident investigations to effectively identify root cause/contributing factors and ensure proper implementation of all corrective actions.\nEnsure required EHS training is complete for all employees, newly hired and/or existing, and maintain training records.\nProvide technical support in the design and owner acceptance approval processes of controls for hazardous working conditions and unsafe activities, ensuring compliance with applicable EHS requirements.\nBe present and engaged with the workforce in their activities to establish and strengthen two-way communication, trust, and confidence in your ability to lead them.\nFacilitate communication of company EHS policies, procedures, and standards with all visitors, including contractors and vendors.\nPlanning, performing and/or coordinating industrial hygiene sampling, analysis and interpretation of results in compliance with all applicable requirements for the exposure(s) identified.\nMaintaining professional knowledge up to date with existing and proposed changes in applicable federal, state and local EHS regulations and standards.\nParticipate in and/or lead the development, implementation, and maintaining of all applicable Safety Management Systems.\nAssist in Worker’s Compensation claims administration and coordination of the Return-to-Work program for injured team members.\nAccurate interpretation and application of Environmental, Health, and Safety codes, standards and related professional references (e.g., OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ANSI, ADA, CCOHS, DOT/IATA, etc.).\nCarry out all administrative responsibilities associated with EHS compliance and program administration.\nConduct regular walk through EHS inspections to identify hazards, document findings, recommend corrective actions that work within given constraints and verification of completed corrective actions and their effectiveness.\nUnderstand and administer reasonable suspicion and impairment programs used to conduct drug and alcohol testing, and other applicable standards as they may apply.\nAssist and/or lead in establishing risk management processes aimed at hazard condition control and injury prevention through studying incidents, observed and potential hazard conditions in various completed and planned work environments.\nDisplay consistent measure of integrity and company culture in all business-related activities.\nTrack and trend incident data in Safety Management System.\nResponsible for the use and maintenance of all applicable company related data systems, software, peripherals, etc. to complete tasks as assigned.\nAbility to perform multiple tasks and meet deadlines.\nMaintain safety data sheets in SDS Online and physical binders and keep GHS label stations stocked.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nQualifications/ education and experience requirements:\nBachelor’s degree in related technical, scientific, or engineering discipline required and / or equivalent experience.\nMinimum 3 years’ experience in Environmental, Health and/or Safety field in Engineer/Specialist/Generalist role required.\nSelf-starter with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.\nStrong organizational skills are required.\nSkilled use of technology and software packages such as MS Office and Internet/Intranet navigation.\nCritical thinking and project management skills.\nUnderstanding of regulatory compliance of all local, state, and federal safety requirements (OSHA).\nStrong understanding of regulatory compliance of applicable local, state, and federal environmental requirements (EPA).\nStrong skills with teaching audiences with varying levels of learning comprehension and interest of the subject matter and material.\nUse of change management principles and processes.\nData collection, compilation, and statistical analysis.\nCompliance, Behavioral, Risk, and/or Human Performance auditing and inspection techniques to ensure meeting internal and external standards.\nDemonstrate a tenacious drive for results.\nExperience with developing and implementing Safety Management Systems (BSI 18001 / ISO 45001) preferred.\nKnowledge in ADA and HIPAA legal compliance.\nKnowledge in Worker’s Comp and Return-to-Work practices.\nCollaborative partner with resources at all levels of the company to drive results that achieve goals and objectives.\nExcellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to read, interpret and apply applicable EHS regulatory and legal interpretive text.\nAbility to recognize hazardous situations and recommend corrective actions.\nBasic First Aid and CPR certified and/or trainer preferred, EMT a plus.\nEHS related professional credentials a plus (i.e. Associate Safety Professional (ASP)).\nAbility to or experience with operating and training operators on Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT).\nExcellent compensation and benefit package!\nFirst Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.\nFirst Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. 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