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Environmental, Health and Safety Engineer

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Date: Apr 8, 2025

Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 67508

 

The company built on breakthroughs. ​  
Join us.​                    

                                                          

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.  ​  

 

 How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​  

 

​ At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​   

 

​ Come break through with us.  

 

Corning’s businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets. We are changing the world with: 

  • Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
  • Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
  • Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
  • Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
  •  Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 

Role Purpose

This position is responsible for promoting a safe and healthy work environment for all Workplace Services (WPS) operations throughout the Corning NY area. The position will support compliance with applicable federal, state, local and internal environmental, health and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day EH&S guidance and interact with personnel at various levels to maintain compliance and promote employee engagement.
  • Conduct risk assessments using methodologies appropriate to the operation and hazards, and work to implement appropriate controls. Examples include general risk assessments, ergonomic evaluations, machine guarding assessments and PPE assessments.
  • Perform general and regulatory inspections, such as building and grounds inspections, hazardous waste, and spill prevention inspections.
  • Support Corporate and external audits including ISO 14001, Corporate Safety Assessment, and Environmental Audits. Assist with corrective actions.
  • Participate in near miss and incident response including investigation and development of corrective or preventive actions. Respond to employee questions and concerns related to EH&S.
  • Support environmental compliance and permitting as needed through data and sample collection, analysis, and summary reports.
  • Develop EH&S-related procedures and documents as needed to support compliance, such as SOPs/JSAs, LOTO procedures, and other written programs and forms.
  • Develop, implement, and enforce site specific programs as needed to maintain compliance with laws, codes, and other regulations.
  • Provide input on short (annual) and long term (3-5 year) goals for environmental, health and safety program improvements.

Experiences/Education - Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in: Health and Safety, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field of study
  • 1+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing setting.
  • Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA and other relevant regulations and standards.
  • Effective management of competing priorities based on risk.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong problem-solving skills (DMAIC, DESGN).
  • Strong presentation skills.
  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
  • Knowledge of audit procedures (ISO 14001, Regulatory).

Experiences/Education - Desired

  • Manufacturing based experience.
  • EPA Hazardous Waste and DOT Hazardous Materials Certification.
  • Work experience in a unionized environment.

 

Hours of Work/ Schedule

M-F 8-5, some off-hour; weekend and holiday hours as needed to support operations.

 

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

 


The range for this position is $60,410.00 - $83,065.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

 

 

A job that shapes a life.  

Corning offers you the total package.  

 

 Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial, and career from day one

  •  As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career.  We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.  
  • Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs. 
  • Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives, align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well – when Corning wins, we all win.     
  • Getting paid for our work is important but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.  

 

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.


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