Senior Environmental Health and Safety Engineer

Nordson Corporation

Environmental Health and Safety Engineer overseeing OSHA-compliant safety, security, and emergency programs. Supporting Nordson EFD’s fluid dispensing manufacturing facilities in Rhode Island and Connecticut.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeEast Providence • Connecticut, Rhode Island • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Environmental, Health, and Safety program development and administration, with a strong focus on compliance, risk management, and incident reporting. Proven ability to lead safety initiatives and training programs while fostering a zero-incident culture across multiple facilities.

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Environmental Health And Safety ProgramsOSHA Record-Keeping GuidelinesRisk ManagementSafety AuditsEHS Training Programs

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Hard Skills

Gemba WalksRoot Cause AnalysisChemical HandlingSafety Observation ProgramsEmergency PreparednessIncident ReportingCompliance DocumentationBehavioral Safety ProgramsSafety InitiativesTraining Records Maintenance

Soft Skills

Strong Interpersonal SkillsDetail-OrientedOrganizational SkillsMotivational SkillsCreative Thinking

Tools & Technologies

MS Office

Certifications & Qualifications

BS Degree In Occupational Health And SafetyEquivalent Experience

Industry Keywords

HSS ComplianceIndustrial ManufacturingChemical EnvironmentZero-Incident CultureSafety Committees

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, coordinate, and administer Environmental, Health, and Safety programs
Oversee security at the East Providence, RI and Norwich, CT facilities
Build collaborative relationships across multiple manufacturing facilities to create a zero-incident culture
Champion zero-injury culture through visible leadership and employee engagement
Lead safety initiatives, behavioral safety programs, and continuous improvement efforts
Conduct Gemba walks, safety audits, and risk assessments
Facilitate safety committees and safety observation programs at each facility
Lead incident and near-miss reporting and perform root cause analysis
Maintain contractor management and visitor security/safety programs
Coach, mentor, and supervise employees on safe work practices, hazard identification, and risk management
Ensure proper chemical handling, storage, and SDS documentation
Lead emergency preparedness and response planning, including fire safety, spill response, and evacuation drills
Coordinate with local emergency responders
Coordinate EHS training programs and facilitate onboarding safety training
Maintain training records and compliance documentation
Coach leaders on EHS policy, procedure, training, auditing, reporting, and tracking compliance
Travel approximately 50–75% between facilities and related locations

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS degree in Occupational Health and Safety, another Engineering degree, or equivalent experience
5 or more years of experience in HSS compliance in an industrial manufacturing or chemical environment preferred
Experience with OSHA record-keeping guidelines and administration
Ability to think creatively and analytically
Detail-oriented, self-starter with strong organizational and motivational skills
Proven ability to lead initiatives collaboratively and independently in a dynamic environment
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence at all levels of a global organization
Demonstrated ability to execute concurrent projects and multitask
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient with MS Office
Ability to make innovative connections from ideas to business-relevant opportunities
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English as it relates to the position and safety
Bilingual Spanish is a plus
Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily in an office and manufacturing environment
Ability to occasionally work around moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals
Estimated travel requirement of 50–75%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Supportive culture in a growing and dynamic work environment
Opportunities to build skillsets and advance your career
Opportunities to advance careers and make an impact, inside and outside of work
Diverse and inclusive workplace
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities