Lead Environmental Health & Safety; EHS Engineer

Location:

San Jose/Great Oaks

1st shift

The Lead EHS Engineer is responsible for leading the establishment, implementation, and continuous improvement of a safe and compliant work environment across multiple sites. This includes managing EHS regulations, policies, and safety objectives to ensure a healthy and accident‑free workplace aligned with both local and global standards.

U.S. Citizenship is required due to customer requirement.

• Safety and Regulatory Compliance:
• Identify hazards and recommend corrective or preventative measures to ensure a safe work environment.
• Lead initiatives to reduce recordable injuries and improve safety performance by monitoring safe systems of work and current safe operating procedures.
• Participate in pre‑start‑up safety reviews and equipment walk‑downs to identify safety concerns and conduct health and safety audits.
• Conduct process HAZOPs and risk assessments and ensure that existing risk assessments are regularly updated.
• Review and assess plant modifications, providing technical safety input for the design and construction of new facilities, including automation lines and process equipment.
• Facilitate change management processes in relation to EHS across facilities.
• Perform gap analyses and internal audits based on global EHS policy and international standards (ISO
  14001, OSHAS
  18001, EICC EHS Code Conformance).
• Support sites and corporate functions during international standard certification audits, including audits by Jabil registrar or customer standards.
• Use enterprise systems to initiate, track, close, and measure the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions from internal and external audits.

• Training & Development:
• Create and validate training curricula in areas of responsibility, ensuring they align with safety policies.
• Assess training needs in conjunction with the Training Coordinator, select suitable providers, and deliver training to personnel and contractors as needed.
• Ensure the timely delivery of mandatory regulatory health and safety training within legal time frames.
• Ensure a sufficient number of staff are trained and hold positions such as first aiders and fire wardens.

• Emergency Response & Safety Systems:
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans and ensure that fire protection systems are effective.
• Coordinate emergency evacuations and drills.
• Promote safety awareness and behaviors through staff communication sessions and employee engagement forums.

• Policy Development & Implementation:
• Develop and update the site safety statement and policy in partnership with plant management and global EHS.
• Ensure all employees are periodically communicated on the safety statement and policies.
• Provide direction and advice to site management on implementing Health & Safety legislation and best practices to meet company objectives under the Safety, Health, and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and the General Application Regulations 2007.

• Leadership & Mentorship:
• Lead and coach the EHS team, including facilities staff, to ensure they deliver excellence to both internal and external customers.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts through trend reporting, analysis, and cost‑conscious management.
• Actively promote and increase awareness of safe work practices, both for the company staff and contractors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• A Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, or a related discipline is required.

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant Health/Safety experience within manufacturing or a related industry, or an equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.
• Recent OSHA 30 Certification is preferred.

• Essential
  
  Skills:
  
  
• Excellent communication, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant safety legislation and regulatory compliance procedures.
• Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or other stakeholders.
• Self‑starter with demonstrated problem‑solving skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization and third parties.
• Proficiency in MS Office and other relevant software tools.
• Desirable
  
  Skills:
  
  
• Experience monitoring hazardous substances/waste and stormwater permit compliance.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience in risk assessment, process hazards analysis, and industrial hygiene.
• Proven ability to coach, mentor, and lead teams to deliver EHS excellence.

• This position may involve travel between various sites and manufacturing facilities.
• Occasional work in industrial settings and plant environments, including safety‑related walk‑throughs and audits.