Environmental Health and Safety Engineer
Emerson
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- Location
- Brenham, TX
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 27
- 3 days ago
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Emerson
Industrial automation · 10,001+ employees
What you'll do
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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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.