Senior EHS Engineer

Johnson & Johnson

. Lead Environmental, Health, & Safety (EH&S) Compliance Monitoring Programs to build a proactive safety culture .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeSanta Clara • California • United StatesSenior💰 $90,850 - $146,798 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) compliance, with a strong focus on Machine Safety, Risk Assessment, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to lead safety initiatives, conduct assessments, and collaborate effectively across multiple sites.

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EHS Compliance MonitoringMachine Safety ExpertiseRisk AssessmentLock Out Tag OutProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Occupational SafetyEHS Management SystemsIncident InvestigationJob Safety AnalysisEmergency PreparednessRegulatory ComplianceSafety Program DevelopmentRisk ControlSafety AuditsTechnical Expertise in Ergonomics

Soft Skills

CollaborationLeadershipCoachingCommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

MS SharePointMS Office

Certifications & Qualifications

CMSECIHCHMMCSPISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingR&DHighly Regulated EnvironmentEHS StandardsPermit to WorkChemical HandlingBiosafetyHazardous WasteISO 14001ISO 45001

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Environmental, Health, & Safety (EH&S) Compliance Monitoring Programs to build a proactive safety culture
Support all aspects of the EHS Management System at the Santa Clara site and other J&J locations in California
Serve as an influential member of leadership teams and promote cross-site initiatives, teamwork, and collaboration
Ensure a high level of EHS performance for the site
Provide technical expertise for Ergonomics, Contractor Safety, Machine Safety, Risk Assessment, Management of Change, Lock Out Tag Out, Fall Prevention, and Emergency Preparedness
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local EHS regulations and J&J EHS Standards
Partner with local management to develop and implement a site CAPA process
Bring global best practices into the site and share site knowledge and lessons learned globally
Set and monitor goals, objectives, and assignments; coach site functional leaders using dashboards and reports
Review, update, and develop EHS programs including IIPP, HMBP, HAZCOM, EAP, SOPs, LOTO/HECP, Confined Space, Fire Prevention, Biosafety, Lab Safety, Hot Works, Radiation/Laser Safety, Warehouse Safety, and Chemical Inventory programs
Perform risk assessments, machine safety risk assessments, and job safety analyses
Analyze and report violations or potential violations to enforcement agencies and J&J corporate offices
Perform routine EHS assessments and use program reviews, assurance audits, and self-assessments to identify deficiencies and risks
Lead incident investigations for reported injuries, including First Aid and Good Saves
Conduct and host internal and external inspections and audits
Respond to and report external complaints and inquiries
Correspond with regulatory agencies regarding required permits

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum Bachelor’s or equivalent university degree required
Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience with strong Occupational Safety expertise
EHS experience with emphasis on Machine Safety, Permit to Work, Lock Out Tag Out and Management of Change
Experience identifying, evaluating, and controlling EHS risks in the workplace
Ability to collaborate with local EHS professionals and support additional multi-site EHS resources
Proficient in MS SharePoint and MS Office software programs
Ability to quickly interpret complex regulatory issues and provide recommended course of action
Ability and willingness to travel to other locations
Requires up to 10% domestic travel
Preferred: Manufacturing/R&D experience in a highly regulated environment
Preferred: Relevant experience in consulting
Preferred: Certifications in CMSE, CIH, CHMM, CSP, and/or ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor
Preferred: Technical experience in diverse EHS areas of air, water, hazardous and medical waste, machine safety, and/or chemical handling
Preferred: Experience with ISO 14001/ ISO 45001 EHS Management Systems and Certification
Preferred: Demonstrated project management skills