Senior EHS Engineer

3M

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Work type
Remote
Location
Knoxville, IA
Salary
$124,127–$151,710 / yr
Posted
51 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Oct 19, 2026

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $167k
This role $138k
$115k most similar roles pay here $206k

This role pays less than 73% of similar roles. Most pay $137,000–$197,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $138k versus about $167k for comparable roles.

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About 3M

3M is a diversified technology and manufacturing conglomerate producing thousands of products across healthcare, safety, electronics, transportation, and consumer goods. Industry: Diversified Manufacturing

3M currently has 61 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $145,676–$178,049 across 51 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior EHS Engineer

Sr. EHS Engineer The Sr. EHS Engineer joins the site EHS team to drive risk reduction and compliance through scientific, engineering principles and behavioral-based systems. This role focuses on Process Safety Management, Machine Guarding, and Confined Space Entry while overseeing broader programs like Fall Protection, LOTO, Chemical Safety, and Ventilation. Day-to-day responsibilities include investigating workplace incidents, performing root cause analyses, conducting hazard assessments, and managing the Management of Change process for equipment or industrial automation. The candidate will also manage EHS data reporting, lead safety committee meetings, and act as a facility representative during OSHA, fire department, and county inspections. Required expertise includes experience with manufacturing environments, hazardous process assessment, and knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations like EPA and OSHA. Key skills include project planning, technical guidance, and the ability to communicate complex EHS topics to non-EHS personnel.

What you'll do

  • Manage Process Safety Management, Machine Guarding, and Confined Space Entry programs.
  • Investigate workplace incidents and perform root cause analyses to determine corrective actions.
  • Conduct assessments of high hazard processes to identify and reduce risks.
  • Prepare internal and external EHS compliance reports and analyze data to identify trends.
  • Provide EHS technical guidance for the design, installation, and modification of equipment.
  • Act as the facility representative during inspections by agencies such as OSHA and fire departments.
  • Lead safety committee meetings and provide interpretations of EHS regulations.
  • Manage the Management of Change process for site business plan updates.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
  • Five years of experience with EHS programs and procedures in private, public, government, or military environments.
  • Master’s degree or higher in science, engineering, or environmental health and safety (preferred).
  • Experience implementing comprehensive EHS management systems (preferred).
  • Experience with hazard and risk assessments in a manufacturing environment (preferred).
  • Experience with computer-based EHS tools for data reporting and assessments (preferred).
  • Experience with local, state, and federal regulations such as Fire, OSHA, and EPA (preferred).
  • Ten or more years of experience in an EHS role in manufacturing addressing process safety, machine guarding, and confined space issues (preferred).
  • QEP, CSP, or CIH certification(s) (preferred).

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