What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety, Health & Environmental Engineer position at Unilever?
Job Responsibilities
The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Engineer supports the safe and sustainable operation of the Unilever Hammond Dove Bar Soap Factory by applying technical expertise, analytical capability, and on‑the‑floor engagement to reduce risk and advance the site’s Vision Zero—our commitment to achieving zero harm to people, equipment, and the environment.
In this hands‑on engineering position, you will partner closely with the EHS Manager and cross‑functional teams to implement systems, strengthen standards, and drive continuous improvement across all safety, health, and environmental programs.
Safety Culture Support
Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.
Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.
Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.
Unilever Is An Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons With Disabilities.
For more information on your federal rights, please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.
If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at NA.Accommodations@unilever.com. Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses. The Protected Veterans or Individuals with Disabilities AAP narratives are available for inspection by any employee or applicant for employment Monday through Friday during normal business hours at establishment.
The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Engineer supports the safe and sustainable operation of the Unilever Hammond Dove Bar Soap Factory by applying technical expertise, analytical capability, and on‑the‑floor engagement to reduce risk and advance the site’s Vision Zero—our commitment to achieving zero harm to people, equipment, and the environment.
In this hands‑on engineering position, you will partner closely with the EHS Manager and cross‑functional teams to implement systems, strengthen standards, and drive continuous improvement across all safety, health, and environmental programs.
Safety Culture Support
- Actively promotes safe behaviors across the site through daily presence on production floors and direct engagement with operators and technicians.
- Reinforce expectations and help translate safety principles into practical actions that teams can apply in real time.
- Monitor and analyze safety and environmental performance indicators, supporting the EHS Manager in tracking progress.
- Identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities using data, observations, and process knowledge.
- Regulatory & Standards Compliance.
- Contribute to maintaining compliance with federal, state, local, and Unilever EHS requirements.
- Support audits, inspections, and corrective action implementation.
- Participate in hazard assessments, JSAs, environmental evaluations, and risk‑reduction initiatives.
- Help implement engineering and administrative controls to eliminate or minimize hazards.
- Assist in investigations for incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
- Help document findings, follow up on corrective actions, and support communication of learnings.
- Work closely with production, maintenance, engineering, occupational health, and external partners.
- Provide technical support during equipment installations, process changes, trials, or projects.
- Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving.
- Use structured problem‑solving and industry best practices to recommend improvements.
- Support deployment of new programs, technologies, or systems.
- Experience influencing and engaging employees in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong communication skills.
- Understanding of safety culture principles and risk‑reduction strategies.
- Working knowledge of EHS regulatory requirements.
- Ability to interpret data and convert findings into recommended actions.
- 2-3 years of experience in EHS, engineering, or process improvement.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Environmental Science, OHS, or related field.
- Availability to support operations across shifts.
- PSM Site experience
- Degree or certification in safety or environmental management.
- Experience supporting culture‑change or improvement initiatives.
Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.
Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.
Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.
Unilever Is An Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons With Disabilities.
For more information on your federal rights, please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.
If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at NA.Accommodations@unilever.com. Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses. The Protected Veterans or Individuals with Disabilities AAP narratives are available for inspection by any employee or applicant for employment Monday through Friday during normal business hours at establishment.
Salary : $88,600 - $133,000