Environmental Health and Safety Engineer

Corning is a leading innovator in glass, ceramic, and materials science. Our Optical Communications segment provides industry‑leading optical solutions across both carrier and enterprise networks.

Responsible for promoting a safe and environmentally compliant work environment throughout the manufacturing facility, maintaining compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and corporate environmental and safety laws.

• Facilitate and communicate Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) programs and policies.
• Develop and work towards all required Corporate EHS policies, standards, and procedures.
• Maintain SDS system and ensure new materials and products have appropriate SDS sheets and training.
• Ensure any new chemical safety and environmental requirements are assessed and understood prior to bringing onsite.
• Implement special project assignments related to facility and/or equipment layouts.
• Ensure Material Handling programs are established and upheld.
• Emergency Response programs and leadership.
• Ergonomic evaluations and improvements.
• Support ISO 14001/45001 program.
• Manage hazardous waste, environmental permits, reduction of waste, and other environmental applicable programs.
• Implement safety programs to develop an inter‑dependent safety culture where everyone is watching out for everyone’s safety.
• Mentor and coach subject matter experts on their assigned safety programs.
• Ensures effective development and delivery of all EHS related training and education programs and maintain EHS records.
• Responds, in conjunction with supervisors/management, to EH&S emergencies, investigates accidents, participates along with other groups, and recommends corrective and preventive action.
• Coordinates reporting, tracking, and trend analysis of EHS metrics.
• Works with leadership to set annual targets for injury reduction and develop the Safety Annual Plan and drive necessary actions to meet or exceed targets.
• Leads internal audits and ensures timely corrective action for discrepancies and work with internal and external groups to handle industrial and chemical hygiene, safety, health and environmental audits/ inspections.
• Assist with the management of the Gensuite EHS Data Platform.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, including Engineering or Environmental and Safety.
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in a safety role within a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Consistent track record on improving processes and working on teams to influence others.
• Project Management principals and managing project costs.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

• Certified Safety Professional.
• Experience leading ISO 14001/45001 program or similar preferred.
• Ability to manage a budget and forecast spending.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $74,756.00 - $ assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job‑related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

• Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well.
• 100% company‑paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career; combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Health and well‑being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company‑paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at