Safety & Environmental Engineer (Manufacturing)

Location: Cortland, New York, USA. Full-time onsite role with frequent work in manufacturing and operational areas. Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; domestic travel by land and air may be required, up to 15%.

Salary: $80,000–$95,000 annually, plus benefits.

Company

hirify.global is a global industrial company developing high-temperature materials, engineered systems, and technologies for customers across multiple industries.

What you will do

• Partner with manufacturing and product teams to evaluate processes, equipment, raw materials, and products for safety and environmental impacts.
• Lead safety and environmental programs and maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Conduct hazard assessments, emissions calculations, audits, inspections, testing, and environmental permit activities.
• Analyze technical and process data to identify safety, environmental, sustainability, and compliance improvements.
• Develop corrective actions, lead improvement initiatives, investigate incidents and injuries, and support return-to-work processes.
• Provide EHS training and technical support to employees, contractors, suppliers, service providers, and regulatory agencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 4 years of safety and/or environmental regulatory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong engineering and analytical skills, including evaluation of chemical, physical, environmental, and process-related hazards.
• Experience interpreting regulatory requirements and developing practical compliance solutions.
• Ability to analyze technical data, develop corrective actions, and manage multiple projects independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, including pivot tables, lookup formulas, aggregate functions, and statistical analysis.

Nice to have

• Experience with Title V Air Permitting, RCRA hazardous waste, sanitary water permits, Tier II, Toxic Release Inventory, TSCA, or cooling tower programs.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on work alongside manufacturing teams in plant and operational areas.
• Focus on safety, environmental responsibility, accountability, ethical business practices, and continuous improvement.
• Work may involve moderate noise, hard walking and standing surfaces, varying temperatures, airborne dust, and graphite particles.
• Personal protective equipment, including safety footwear, eye protection, and respiratory protection when required, may be necessary.
• Relocation benefits may be available depending on the candidate’s location and circumstances.