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Environmental Health and Safety Engineer

EmersonBrenham🇺🇸United States

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeOn Site
LocationBrenham, United States
OnboardingMicrosoft OfficeComplianceContinuous ImprovementRisk AssessmentRoot Cause AnalysisSafety Management

Job description

If you are an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Engineer looking to make a meaningful impact and grow your career, Emerson offers an exciting opportunity at our manufacturing facility in Brenham, Texas! In this role, you will lead environmental, health, and safety programs that support a safe, compliant, and high-performing workplace. You will develop and implement technical EHS solutions, drive continuous improvement initiatives, ensure compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements, and collaborate closely with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to reduce risk and strengthen a proactive safety culture.
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Safety Engineering and Improvement

  • Lead safety projects from risk assessment and design through installation, training, and verification.
  • Implement engineering controls for machine guarding, hazardous energy, ventilation, ergonomics, and material handling.
  • Review risks and controls for new or modified equipment, processes, layouts, and chemicals before purchase or startup.
  • Conduct shop floor walkthroughs, JHAs, equipment reviews, and ergonomic assessments; track corrective actions to closure.

Compliance and Environmental Management

  • Maintain compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, TCEQ, local regulations, and Emerson EHS requirements.
  • Manage applicable permits, reporting, records, and inspections for air, wastewater, stormwater, hazardous/industrial waste, and other related compliance aspects.
  • Maintain chemical inventories, SDS access, safe storage, and waste handling practices.
  • Lead energy conservation, emissions reduction, and waste reduction initiatives.

EHS Programs and Emergency Preparedness

  • Manage programs for lockout/tagout, PPE, hazard communication, hearing conservation, fall protection, and other site hazards.
  • Conduct or coordinate noise and air monitoring; maintain calibrated equipment and implement exposure controls.
  • Collaborate with teams to complete incident and near-miss investigations, root cause analysis, required reporting, and corrective actions.
  • Maintain emergency plans, coordinate drills, and ensure fire protection and response equipment are inspected and ready.

Training and Collaboration

  • Deliver EHS orientation and training; maintain training records and evaluate effectiveness.
  • Lead audits and contractor safety activities, including onboarding, work permits, and worksite monitoring.
  • Report EHS metrics, maintain electronic records, and share learnings and best practices with regional and global teams.
  • Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and other functions to implement sustainable improvements and engage employees in safety.

Who You Are:

You take initiative to identify hazards, solve problems, and implement practical solutions that improve safety and operational performance. You build strong partnerships across Manufacturing, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and other functions to achieve shared environmental, health, and safety objectives. You communicate complex regulatory, technical, and safety requirements clearly to employees, leaders, and stakeholders at all levels. You establish clear expectations, drive completion of corrective actions, and ensure compliance obligations are met consistently. You focus on delivering measurable improvements, maintaining compliance, and achieving sustainable results through disciplined execution.

For This Role, You Will Need:
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Safety Management, Environmental Science, Health, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of Environmental, Health and Safety experience in manufacturing or industrial operations.
  • Working knowledge of applicable federal, Texas, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations.
  • Experience conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, and technical safety improvement projects.
  • Strong communication, training, organizational, and cross-functional leadership skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic EHS management systems.
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States, sponsorship will not be provided.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

  • Professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, OHST, CHMM, or CIH.
  • Experience with machine safety, industrial hygiene, environmental permitting, or capital improvement projects.
  • Ability to interpret equipment drawings, engineering specifications, and process information.
  • Experience supporting environmental sustainability, energy conservation, emissions reduction, or waste minimization initiatives.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Travel:

Office and manufacturing work requiring PPE, regular walking and standing, and occasional bending or kneeling. Regular lifting up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds, with reasonable accommodation for essential functions. Occasional travel for training or other Emerson locations.

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. ​

​We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.​

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