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Environmental, Health & Safety Engineer

Corning

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Jan 2026

💰 $100,801/yr($73,310/yr – $100,801/yr)

About the role

Requisition Number: 72681

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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.  

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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

Scope of Position: Provide day-to-day leadership for safety, health and environmental programs and processes for Workplace Services Division operations at various Corning, NY locations.

Role within group: The successful candidate will be involved with a variety of programs requiring EH&S evaluation and direction. The position will maintain ownership for specified EH&S programs and includes daily interfacing with Workplace Services operations as well as internal tenant groups.

Key Responsibilities

· Ensures compliance with EPA, NYSDEC, OSHA and other applicable regulatory agencies.

· Lead deployment of safety programs and initiatives to manage high risk activities and reduce injuries.

· Provides direction for various groups including contractors and operations to maintain environmental and safety compliance.

· Identify and assess EH&S risks and develop strategies and initiatives to promote continuous improvement.

· Implement corporate safety and environmental policies and requirements.

· Works to ensure that the facility remains current in all reporting requirements to corporate, state, local and federal agencies.

· Participate with review of capital projects and maintenance activities to ensure compliance with environmental and safety requirements.

· Conducts frequent EH&S inspections and work with affected groups to implement corrective actions.

· Implement changes to procedures or new procedures as needed which affect environmental and safety compliance programs.

· Conduct investigations for environmental events and safety incidents to determine root cause and develop appropriate corrective actions.

· Assist with training delivery for required environmental and safety compliance training.

Experiences/Education - Required

B.S. in Environmental Engineering, Safety, Physical Sciences, or related technical field
3 years+ of experience in EH&S activities/responsibilities
Working knowledge of environmental and safety regulatory programs.
Ability to interpret and communicate regulatory compliance requirements to all levels
Strong written and oral communications skills
Ability to independently perform work
Knowledge and experience in State (preferably NYS DEC), EPA, and OSHA and requirements
Self directed and demonstrates the ability to manage multiple tasks
Problem solving and troubleshooting skills