EHS Engineer

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

Thermal constraints limit AI infrastructure, semiconductor equipment, power electronics, and defense systems. JCI removes those constraints. Enabled by the Stack Forging™ process, JCI produces high-performance thermal components and cooling loop solutions — purpose-built for direct integration into AI, HPC, and mission-critical systems. JCI has built the industry's leading thermal management platform for the applications that demand it most.

As a Builder on the Stack Forging Thermal Solutions team at Johnson Controls, you'll join a team of sleeve-rollers who set a high bar for themselves and their co-workers. We foster a collaborative culture with no silos, where everyone is encouraged to think out loud. If you are passionate about your craft and don't give up until you've found a way, you will make an ideal Builder!

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care.
• On-the-job/cross-training opportunities
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

What You’ll Do

As an EHS Engineer, you will lead the development and maintenance of our safety programs, ensuring full compliance with OSHA and local regulations while fostering a strong behavioral safety culture. You will serve as the site Safety Officer and EHS Committee lead, conducting regular audits and risk assessments to proactively mitigate workplace hazards. Additionally, you will partner cross-functionally to support facility expansions and equipment installations through EHS design reviews, lead incident investigations, manage hazardous materials, and deliver comprehensive training programs to maintain a safe, compliant, and collaborative manufacturing environment.

This position generally requires a commitment of 4 days onsite per week.

Who You Are

You are a dedicated safety professional who takes pride in creating environments where people can do their best work with minimized risk. You are hands-on and proactive. You want to understand the intricate details of how our manufacturing systems and equipment operate, because you know that true safety comes from deep, practical knowledge of the risks we face. You are comfortable navigating complex safety and regulatory requirements, but you never lose sight of the fact that your ultimate goal is building a culture where everyone looks out for one another.

Responsibilities

*Responsibilities are subject to change based on shifting business needs

• Develop, implement, and maintain environmental, health, and safety policies, procedures, and programs in compliance with OSHA and local regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the Safety Officer and lead the EHS Committee, driving cross functional involvement and a strong behavioral safety culture
• Support facility improvements/expansions and equipment installations by conducting EHS design reviews and safety assessments in conjunction with the engineering teams.
• Conduct regular site safety audits, risk assessments, and inspections to identify and mitigate workplace hazards.
• Work closely with Johnson Controls corporate safety group to support company wide policies, compliance, and initiatives.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation to prevent future occurrences.
• Manage hazardous materials handling, storage, and disposal processes, including waste characterization and documentation.
• Deliver EHS training programs to employees and contractors to ensure a strong culture of safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years experience driving safety in a design and manufacturing environment
• Proven experience conducting safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead safety training programs and engage employees at all levels.
• Experience with EHS implementations in conjunction with facility build-outs

Preferred Qualifications

● Experience with safety in design and development of capital equipment.

SALARY RANGE: $85,000 - 127,800 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us #
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