EHS Engineer

Company Overview

Who is Costa Farms? We’re one of the world’s largest horticultural growers—but without an ego to match our acreage. Our headquarters are in Miami, Florida, where we were founded in 1961. Costa Farms started on just 30 acres, and over the last 60 years, we’ve grown to more than 5,000 acres around the world. We have farms in North and South Carolina, Central and South Florida, and the Dominican Republic, plus an office in China.

Costa Farms now employs nearly 6,000 people: engineers, marketers, accountants/analysts, human resources professionals, and of course, growers and plant scientists!

The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Engineer is responsible for promoting continuous improvement in workplace safety, health, and environmental compliance. This role emphasizes mitigating workplace risks, ensuring adherence to regulations, and cultivating a safety-focused culture across the organization. The EHS Engineer offers expert guidance to both management and staff, providing technical support to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and company EHS standards.

Additionally, this role contributes to strategic planning aimed at enhancing safety efforts, reducing liabilities, and improving operational efficiency.

• Conduct environmental, health, and safety inspections to proactively identify hazards, compliance gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Identify hazards requiring formal risk assessments on an ongoing basis and ensure timely evaluation of new and existing processes.
• Perform comprehensive risk assessments, including evaluation and determination of appropriate PPE.
• Conduct audits and inspections to ensure compliance with OSHA and company standards.
• Develop, implement, and maintain training programs based on risk assessments, including structured training cadence and renewal schedule.
• Ensure facilities meet all applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Ensure supervisors are trained and accountable for delivering safety training to their teams.
• Monitor training compliance, deadlines, and recertification requirements.
• Create and deliver '5-Minute Huddle' safety training topics company-wide.
• Train employees on hazard identification, control, and reporting of incidents and near misses.
• Investigate incidents and lead root cause analysis (RCA) with Operations.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.
• Analyze incident trends and recommend data-driven improvements.
• Evaluate and recommend solutions to mitigate risks.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance on safety improvements and compliance.
• Ensure equipment meets OSHA standards before in-house fabrication or modification.
• Assess hazards related to non-routine and emergency situations.
• Support emergency response, including witness identification and initial statements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align safety initiatives with operations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local regulations.
• Analyze EHS performance data and recommend improvements.
• Stay current on regulatory changes, industry best practices, and emerging EHS technologies.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

• Collaborate effectively with employees at all levels, promoting a culture of safety and compliance.
• Adapt to changing priorities and evolving business needs.
• Work independently as well as contribute effectively within a team environment.
• Pay keen attention to detail in identifying opportunities for operational improvements.
• Adjust schedule as needed to meet business demands, including seasonal fluctuations and working outside regular hours, such as weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather information or provide support as needed.
• Apply strong analytical skills with the ability to assess risks, develop solutions, and drive their implementation.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, or a related field required.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in environmental, health, safety, or…