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Environmental, Health & Safety Engineer

**Date:** Jan 12, 2026

**Location:** Corning, NY, US, 14831

**Company:** Corning

Requisition Number: 72681

The company built on breakthroughs. ​ 

Join us.​ 

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.​

Come break through with us.

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

Experiences/Education - Desired

+ Experience with Quality/PEx utilizing Six Sigma DMAIC approach

+ EPA RCRA Hazardous Waste and DOT Hazardous Materials Trained/Certified

Travel Requirements:

Local in Corning NY area Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time: 40 hours/week

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $73,310.00 - $100,801.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

A job that shapes a life. 

Corning offers you the total package. 

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

+ Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.

+ As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.

+ Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.

+ Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at.

**Nearest Major Market:** Corning