Environmental Health and Safety Engineer

About the job

If you are an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Engineer looking to make a meaningful impact and grow your career, Emerson offers an exciting opportunity at our manufacturing facility in Brenham, Texas! In this role, you will lead environmental, health, and safety programs that support a safe, compliant, and high-performing workplace. You will develop and implement technical EHS solutions, drive continuous improvement initiatives, ensure compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements, and collaborate closely with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to reduce risk and strengthen a proactive safety culture.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Safety Engineering and Improvement

• Lead safety projects from risk assessment and design through installation, training, and verification.
• Implement engineering controls for machine guarding, hazardous energy, ventilation, ergonomics, and material handling.
• Review risks and controls for new or modified equipment, processes, layouts, and chemicals before purchase or startup.
• Conduct shop floor walkthroughs, JHAs, equipment reviews, and ergonomic assessments; track corrective actions to closure.

Compliance and Environmental Management

• Maintain compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, TCEQ, local regulations, and Emerson EHS requirements.
• Manage applicable permits, reporting, records, and inspections for air, wastewater, stormwater, hazardous/industrial waste, and other related compliance aspects.
• Maintain chemical inventories, SDS access, safe storage, and waste handling practices.
• Lead energy conservation, emissions reduction, and waste reduction initiatives.

EHS Programs and Emergency Preparedness

• Manage programs for lockout/tagout, PPE, hazard communication, hearing conservation, fall protection, and other site hazards.
• Conduct or coordinate noise and air monitoring; maintain calibrated equipment and implement exposure controls.
• Collaborate with teams to complete incident and near-miss investigations, root cause analysis, required reporting, and corrective actions.
• Maintain emergency plans, coordinate drills, and ensure fire protection and response equipment are inspected and ready.

Training and Collaboration

• Deliver EHS orientation and training; maintain training records and evaluate effectiveness.
• Lead audits and contractor safety activities, including onboarding, work permits, and worksite monitoring.
• Report EHS metrics, maintain electronic records, and share learnings and best practices with regional and global teams.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and other functions to implement sustainable improvements and engage employees in safety.

Who You Are:

You take initiative to identify hazards, solve problems, and implement practical solutions that improve safety and operational performance. You build strong partnerships across Manufacturing, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and other functions to achieve shared environmental, health, and safety objectives. You communicate complex regulatory, technical, and safety requirements clearly to employees, leaders, and stakeholders at all levels. You establish clear expectations, drive completion of corrective actions, and ensure compliance obligations are met consistently. You focus on delivering measurable improvements, maintaining compliance, and achieving sustainable results through disciplined execution.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Safety Management, Environmental Science, Health, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of Environmental, Health and Safety experience in manufacturing or industrial operations.
• Working knowledge of applicable federal, Texas, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, and technical safety improvement projects.
• Strong communication, training, organizational, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic EHS management systems.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States, sponsorship will not be provided.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, OHST, CHMM, or CIH.
• Experience with machine safety, industrial hygiene, environmental permitting, or capital improvement projects.
• Ability to interpret equipment drawings, engineering specifications, and process information.
• Experience supporting environmental sustainability, energy conservation, emissions reduction, or waste minimization initiatives.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Travel:

Office and manufacturing work requiring PPE, regular walking and standing, and occasional bending or kneeling. Regular lifting up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds, with reasonable accommodation for essential functions. Occasional travel for training or other Emerson locations.

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. ​

​We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.​

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About Us

WHY EMERSON ********

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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ABOUT EMERSON ****

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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Additional Information

• Job Identification: 26012878
• Job Category: Environmental Health & Safety
• Posting Date: 2026-10-27
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Locations: 1951 Highway 290 West, Brenham, TX, 77833, US