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EthosEnergy is recruiting for an Environmental, Health & Safety Compliance Specialist for the Bethlehem Energy Center which is a Siemens V84.2 combined cycle plant located in Bethlehem, PA. This position will report to the Facility Manager on site. Essential responsibilities of this critical role include coordination, implementation and support of Environmental, Health & Safety plans, policies, procedures, and compliance programs. Success in this role requires providing direction and support to the Management team with strategic EH&S planning and program development to continuously improve EH&S performance along with government regulatory requirements.
Job Responsibilities
- Serve as technical environmental subject matter expert in environmental regulatory areas including Acid Rain Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS) requirements, Title V operating permits, SPCC plans, waste and hazardous waste regulations, Risk Management Plans and Tier II reporting
- Coordinate and manage implementation of Environmental, Health & Safety policies and procedures
- Conduct periodic reviews of programs and update to meet regulations and/or corporate directives
- Manage environmental and safety program to ensure compliance with federal, state and local safety and environmental regulations
- Manage compliance obligations related to the quality assurance requirements for continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS) for the Facility. Act as the CEMS subject matter expert for emissions reporting. Develop CEMS analyzer troubleshooting skills.
- Complete and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual environmental reports.
- Review environmental deviations to ensure that effective investigations focusing on cause and corrective measures are implemented
- Train employees on plans such as emergency response, spill and fire prevention, risk management, storm water pollution prevention, environmental compliance, and any other site-specific EHS plans/programs
- Communicate with regulatory agencies to address environmental reporting, deviations, and notices of non-compliance and be compliant on quarterly, semi-annual, and yearly reports
- Provide technical expertise, guidance, and training in areas such as confined space, lockout tag out, fall protection, respirators, forklifts and mobile equipment, hot work, JSA’s, and PPE
- Manage the Contractor Safety Program
- Coordinate and/or perform required environmental reporting and testing activities
- Ensure that environmental programs are properly implemented to maintain full compliance with all permits
- Support performance of quarterly environmental and safety program reviews. (Implement corrective action as needed)
- Conduct and coordinate injury and near-miss investigations and generate reports focusing on the root cause. (Ensure corrective measures are identified and implemented as needed)
- Collaborate with management team to develop and implement annual EHS plans, goals and strategies
- Conduct, manage and track required safety and environmental training of plant employees through computer-based software
- Chair safety committee, run weekly meetings and provide consultation and technical support as needed
- Maintain all required EHS and medical screening records as required by applicable regulations and/or EEOM procedures
- Review, analyze and evaluate plant chemistry and environmental data to generate reports and recommendations
- Provide oversight and direction to station environmental compliance programs
- Operate testing equipment and conduct and/or manage scheduled chemistry, environmental and performance testing to generate reports and recommendations
- Maintain the facility Chemistry Laboratory QA/QC Program and Chemical Hygiene Plan
- Maintain professional affiliations with environmental and safety organizations to keep current with new environmental and safety regulations and good management practices
Required Skills / Knowledge
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to use influencing skills to accomplish goals and objectives.
- Strong decision-making skills with bias for action balanced with consensus building abilities.
- Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple / varied tasks efficiently.
Experience
- Candidate must have demonstrated knowledge of environmental laws and regulations, including Clean Water Act, RCRA, Clean Air Act, CERCLA, etc.
- Five or more years’ experience in Environmental compliance
- Experience in combined cycle power generation facility preferred.
- Experience implementing EHS management systems.
- A demonstrated track record in implementing corporate policies and procedures and/or developing and implementing site-level EHS procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and analyze complex problems, distinguishing between relevant and irrelevant information to make logical decisions; and to provide solutions to specific and general EHS matters.
- Experience in participating in audit teams.
- Experience conducting training end users
Education Requirements
- A four-year degree or commensurate experience/professional training in environmental, safety, engineering, or related science discipline
Physical Requirements
- Position requires periods of physical exertion, including walking, climbing ladders, and walking up and down stairs.
- Ability to lift and move material up to 50 pounds.
- Occasional travel in support of business needs may be required.
What We Offer
- Supportive company culture that values its employees
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision & 401 K Plan
- Paid Parental Leave, Time Off & Holidays
- Extra money in your paycheck - Employee Referral Bonus
- Personal Development & Career Succession Planning
- Company sponsored Perks & Discount programs
EthosEnergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.
EthosEnergy is recruiting for an Environmental, Health & Safety Compliance Specialist for the Bethlehem Energy Center which is a Siemens V84.2 combined cycle plant located in Bethlehem, PA. This position will report to the Facility Manager on site. Essential responsibilities of this critical role include coordination, implementation and support of Environmental, Health & Safety plans, policies, procedures, and compliance programs. Success in this role requires providing direction and support to the Management team with strategic EH&S planning and program development to continuously improve EH&S performance along with government regulatory requirements.
Job Responsibilities
- Serve as technical environmental subject matter expert in environmental regulatory areas including Acid Rain Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS) requirements, Title V operating permits, SPCC plans, waste and hazardous waste regulations, Risk Management Plans and Tier II reporting
- Coordinate and manage implementation of Environmental, Health & Safety policies and procedures
- Conduct periodic reviews of programs and update to meet regulations and/or corporate directives
- Manage environmental and safety program to ensure compliance with federal, state and local safety and environmental regulations
- Manage compliance obligations related to the quality assurance requirements for continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS) for the Facility. Act as the CEMS subject matter expert for emissions reporting. Develop CEMS analyzer troubleshooting skills.
- Complete and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual environmental reports.
- Review environmental deviations to ensure that effective investigations focusing on cause and corrective measures are implemented
- Train employees on plans such as emergency response, spill and fire prevention, risk management, storm water pollution prevention, environmental compliance, and any other site-specific EHS plans/programs
- Communicate with regulatory agencies to address environmental reporting, deviations, and notices of non-compliance and be compliant on quarterly, semi-annual, and yearly reports
- Provide technical expertise, guidance, and training in areas such as confined space, lockout tag out, fall protection, respirators, forklifts and mobile equipment, hot work, JSA’s, and PPE
- Manage the Contractor Safety Program
- Coordinate and/or perform required environmental reporting and testing activities
- Ensure that environmental programs are properly implemented to maintain full compliance with all permits
- Support performance of quarterly environmental and safety program reviews. (Implement corrective action as needed)
- Conduct and coordinate injury and near-miss investigations and generate reports focusing on the root cause. (Ensure corrective measures are identified and implemented as needed)
- Collaborate with management team to develop and implement annual EHS plans, goals and strategies
- Conduct, manage and track required safety and environmental training of plant employees through computer-based software
- Chair safety committee, run weekly meetings and provide consultation and technical support as needed
- Maintain all required EHS and medical screening records as required by applicable regulations and/or EEOM procedures
- Review, analyze and evaluate plant chemistry and environmental data to generate reports and recommendations
- Provide oversight and direction to station environmental compliance programs
- Operate testing equipment and conduct and/or manage scheduled chemistry, environmental and performance testing to generate reports and recommendations
- Maintain the facility Chemistry Laboratory QA/QC Program and Chemical Hygiene Plan
- Maintain professional affiliations with environmental and safety organizations to keep current with new environmental and safety regulations and good management practices
Required Skills / Knowledge
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to use influencing skills to accomplish goals and objectives.
- Strong decision-making skills with bias for action balanced with consensus building abilities.
- Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple / varied tasks efficiently.
Experience
- Candidate must have demonstrated knowledge of environmental laws and regulations, including Clean Water Act, RCRA, Clean Air Act, CERCLA, etc.
- Five or more years’ experience in Environmental compliance
- Experience in combined cycle power generation facility preferred.
- Experience implementing EHS management systems.
- A demonstrated track record in implementing corporate policies and procedures and/or developing and implementing site-level EHS procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and analyze complex problems, distinguishing between relevant and irrelevant information to make logical decisions; and to provide solutions to specific and general EHS matters.
- Experience in participating in audit teams.
- Experience conducting training end users
Education Requirements
- A four-year degree or commensurate experience/professional training in environmental, safety, engineering, or related science discipline
Physical Requirements
- Position requires periods of physical exertion, including walking, climbing ladders, and walking up and down stairs.
- Ability to lift and move material up to 50 pounds.
- Occasional travel in support of business needs may be required.
What We Offer
- Supportive company culture that values its employees
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision & 401 K Plan
- Paid Parental Leave, Time Off & Holidays
- Extra money in your paycheck - Employee Referral Bonus
- Personal Development & Career Succession Planning
- Company sponsored Perks & Discount programs
EthosEnergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.
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Who's Hiring
- SpaceX37
- Layton Construction18
- The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company18
- Triumvirate Environmental13
- MEI Industrial Solutions10
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Construction & Real Estate
- Education
- Chemicals & Materials
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in environmental health safety engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, occupational health, or a related field
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations and EPA compliance requirements
- Experience conducting workplace hazard assessments and safety audits
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) credential preferred
- Proficiency in EHS management software and incident reporting systems
- Familiarity with Process Safety Management (PSM) standards in industrial environments
Tips for Your Environmental Health Safety Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to each sector
EHS engineering requirements differ sharply between construction sites and chemical plants. Highlight the certifications, regulations, and hazard types most relevant to each posting, OSHA 1926 for construction, PSM compliance for chemical facilities, and ISO 14001 for manufacturing.
Lead with your incident rate record
Hiring managers in this field scan for concrete safety outcomes, not just duties. Quantify your results: reductions in recordable incidents, audit pass rates, or near-miss program participation numbers you helped drive. That evidence separates your resume from generic EHS applicants.
Stack certifications before you apply
Many postings list CSP, CIH, or CHMM as preferred or required. If you're missing one, enroll in a prep course before applying to roles that list it, so you can honestly note candidacy status. Gaps here cost you interviews in regulated industries.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists environmental health safety engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
EHS interviews rarely stop at theory. Expect detailed questions about how you handled a specific OSHA inspection, investigated a near miss, or managed contractor compliance on a job site. Prepare two or three real examples you can walk through start to finish.
Negotiate relocation for high-need regions
EHS engineering demand is especially strong in energy corridors and industrial clusters far from major metros. If you're open to relocation, say so explicitly in your cover letter. Employers in those markets often cover moving costs when qualified candidates are scarce locally.
Environmental Health Safety Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most environmental health safety engineers?
The companies hiring the most environmental health safety engineers right now include SpaceX, Layton Construction, and The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Manufacturing, energy, and construction employers consistently account for the largest share of active postings.
How many environmental health safety engineer jobs are remote?
About 24% of environmental health safety engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most EHS roles. Sub-areas like EHS program management, compliance writing, and corporate safety policy development are the most likely to offer remote flexibility compared to field-based site safety roles.
How do you become an environmental health safety engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in environmental science, chemical engineering, occupational health, or a closely related field. Build field experience through internships or entry-level EHS technician roles, then pursue professional certification such as the ASP or CSP through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. Specializing in a regulated industry like energy or chemical processing accelerates career advancement.
How do you get hired as an environmental health safety engineer with little experience?
Focus on roles titled EHS technician, safety coordinator, or environmental specialist, which typically require less field experience and serve as direct pipelines into engineering-track positions. Earning an OSHA 30-hour card, completing an industrial hygiene or hazmat course, and volunteering for safety committee work at any current employer all strengthen your application before you have years of EHS engineering on your resume.
What does the environmental health safety engineer interview process look like?
Most EHS engineering interviews run two to three rounds. The first is typically a phone or video screen covering your background and regulatory knowledge. A technical interview follows, often including scenario questions about incident investigations, audit findings, or contractor safety management. Final rounds may involve a site walkthrough or a presentation on how you'd approach a specific safety challenge at that facility.
Where can I find and apply to environmental health safety engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to environmental health safety engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, specialization, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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