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

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) compliance, risk assessment, and safety program management, with a strong focus on machine safety and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to lead cross-site initiatives and collaborate effectively with local and global teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

EHS Compliance MonitoringMachine Safety ExpertiseLock Out Tag Out (LOTO)ISO 14001/ISO 45001 Management SystemsProject Management Skills

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentIncident InvestigationEHS Program DevelopmentSafety AuditsRegulatory ComplianceEmergency PreparednessContractor SafetyErgonomicsChemical HandlingJob Safety Analysis

Soft Skills

CollaborationCoachingCommunicationTeamworkProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

MS SharePointMS Office

Certifications & Qualifications

CMSECIHCHMMCSPISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor

Industry Keywords

Occupational SafetyManufacturingR&DHighly Regulated EnvironmentEHS Management System

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 perspective, 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
Conduct routine EHS assessments, program reviews, assurance audits, and self-assessments
Lead incident investigations for reported injuries, including First Aid and Good Saves
Host internal and external inspectors and auditors
Respond to 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
Up to 10% domestic travel
Manufacturing/R&D experience in a highly regulated environment preferred
Relevant consulting experience considered
Certifications in CMSE, CIH, CHMM, CSP, and/or ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor preferred
Technical experience in 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 preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Inclusive interview process and accommodation support