EHS Engineer

About the role

Sandvik is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Engineer to lead and support initiatives that protect employees, ensure regulatory compliance, and advance environmental stewardship across its manufacturing operations in Westminster, SC.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve EHS programs, policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Design and deliver EHS training, employee engagement, and safety awareness programs, including safety committees and behavior‑based safety initiatives.
• Conduct facility inspections, compliance audits, job hazard analyses, and risk assessments to identify and mitigate workplace hazards.
• Lead investigations of incidents, injuries, near misses, and environmental events using root‑cause analysis methodologies.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness and response activities such as evacuation planning, First Aid, HazMat response, and emergency drills.
• Administer key safety programs including respiratory protection, hearing conservation, hazard communication, lockout/tagout, contractor safety, and industrial hygiene monitoring.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, maintenance, human resources, and site leadership to embed EHS principles into daily activities and projects.
• Monitor and analyze EHS performance metrics and KPIs to drive continuous improvement.
• Manage regulatory reporting, permits, compliance documentation, and communications with OSHA, EPA, and South Carolina agencies.
• Support sustainability initiatives focused on waste reduction, pollution prevention, and resource conservation.
• Provide technical guidance during capital projects, process changes, and new equipment installations to ensure compliance.
• Maintain integrated management systems aligned with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.

Required profile

• Proven experience as an EHS Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and South Carolina environmental regulations.
• Experience leading EHS program development, training, and employee engagement.
• Ability to conduct investigations, risk assessments, and root‑cause analyses.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management systems.

Required skills

• Respiratory protection program administration
• Hearing conservation program administration
• Hazard communication
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
• Contractor safety management
• Industrial hygiene monitoring
• Risk management programs
• Root‑cause analysis methodologies
• OSHA compliance
• EPA compliance
• South Carolina environmental regulations
• ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 standards