Senior Health, Safety & Environmental (EHS) Engineer – Plant Start-Up

Position Summary

The Senior HSE Engineer will lead all Health, Safety, and Environmental activities during the start-up of a new manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for ensuring the safe release of equipment, machinery, tools, processes, and facilities before production launch. The position will drive risk management, Management of Change (MOC), contractor safety, EHS management systems, and injury prevention strategies while leading Safety Technicians and supporting ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 certification efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the EHS approval and release process for equipment, machinery, tools, and manufacturing processes.

• Conduct and facilitate risk assessments (JSA) and implement effective risk controls.

• Lead and ensure compliance with the site's Management of Change (MOC) process.

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve EHS procedures, standards, and work instructions.

• Support implementation, maintenance, and certification of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.

• Manage contractor safety performance during construction, installation, commissioning, and startup activities.

• Lead and develop Safety Technicians to ensure EHS compliance throughout startup and ramp-up phases.

• Develop and execute injury prevention strategies and critical risk reduction programs.

• Investigate incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and ensure implementation of corrective actions.

• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and Project teams to ensure operational readiness and regulatory compliance.

Technical Skills

• Machine Safety & Equipment Release

• Risk Assessment & Hazard Analysis

• Management of Change (MOC)

• ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 Management Systems

• Contractor Safety Management

• Legal and Regulatory Compliance

• Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis

• Environmental Compliance

• Emergency Preparedness

• Project & Startup Management

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Leadership: Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to anticipate risks and develop proactive safety strategies.

• Priority Management: Effectively balances competing priorities and critical deadlines.

• Adaptability: Quickly adjusts to changing operational and business conditions.

• Problem Solving: Identifies practical solutions to complex technical and organizational challenges.

• Communication: Communicates clearly with employees, contractors, leadership, and external auditors.

• Conflict Resolution: Addresses concerns and aligns stakeholders toward common objectives.

• Accountability: Drives ownership and execution of EHS commitments and deliverables.

• Coaching & Team Development: Develops talent and promotes a strong safety culture.

• Influencing Skills: Builds commitment to EHS initiatives without direct authority.

• Results Orientation: Focuses on execution and achievement of startup milestones and EHS objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Sciences, or a related field.

• 6+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing environments.

• Proven experience supporting plant startups, commissioning, or greenfield projects.

• Experience leading equipment and process release activities.

• Strong knowledge of machine safety, risk assessment methodologies, contractor safety, and EHS regulations.

• Experience implementing and maintaining ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 systems.

• Experience leading technical EHS teams.

• Manufacturing, automation, machinery, and painting process experience preferred.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Advanced English proficiency (written and verbal).

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