Job SummaryThe EHS Engineer is responsible for supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of Environmental, Health, Safety, and Process Safety Management (PSM) programs across the Cairo Site. The role ensures compliance with local regulations, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards, IFF corporate requirements, and applicable process safety standards while promoting a strong safety culture, environmental sustainability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. The EHS Engineer partners with operations, maintenance, quality, and contractors to identify hazards, assess and reduce operational and process safety risks, support Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Management of Change (MOC) activities, improve environmental performance, and maintain a safe, compliant, and reliable workplace.
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Global Operations: Ensuring excellence in execution—from procurement to supply chain and reliability—delivering quality, safety, efficiency and sustainability across the value chain
We are looking for an EHS Engineer to join our Cairo site.
You will join a collaborative, supportive, knowledgeable, and highly engaged team that is passionate about safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
Where You'll Make a DifferenceSafety Leadership & Culture
- Promote a proactive safety culture through employee engagement, coaching, and awareness initiatives.
- Support site EHS policies, procedures, and standards.
- Lead safety campaigns, observations, and employee engagement activities.
- Support Safety Committee initiatives and action plans.
- Drive continuous improvement of site safety performance.
Risk Management & Compliance
- Conduct workplace risk assessments and Job Safety Analyses (JSA).
- Perform EHS inspections, audits, and workplace evaluations.
- Ensure compliance with local regulations and IFF EHS requirements.
- Track corrective and preventive actions and ensure timely closure.
- Support ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
- Support Management of Change (MOC) activities and safety reviews for new projects.
Process & Contractor Safety
- Support the site Process Safety Management (PSM) program and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), including What-If, LOPA, Bow-Tie, HAC, and ATEX assessments.
- Support MOC, Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), and process safety reviews.
- Lead or support investigations of process safety incidents and near misses.
- Administer contractor safety programs, inductions, audits, and compliance activities.
- Support permit-to-work and contractor control processes.
Incident Investigation & Emergency Preparedness
- Lead and support incident investigations and root cause analyses.
- Develop and track corrective and preventive actions.
- Identify trends and recommend improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate emergency drills and support Emergency Response Team activities.
- Conduct inspections of fire protection and emergency equipment.
- Ensure emergency preparedness compliance and readiness.
Environmental & Sustainability Management
- Support environmental compliance and sustainability programs.
- Coordinate waste management, recycling, and waste reduction initiatives.
- Support Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWL) objectives and certification requirements.
- Monitor environmental performance indicators, including energy, water, and waste metrics.
- Support environmental permits, reporting, and regulatory compliance.
Training & Performance Monitoring
- Deliver EHS training programs and employee inductions.
- Develop safety awareness campaigns and communications.
- Maintain training records and competency matrices.
- Track and report EHS performance metrics and KPIs.
- Prepare reports and presentations for site leadership.
- Support internal and external audits and recommend improvement opportunities.
Required QualificationsWhat Makes You the Right Fit
- * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of EHS experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent certification.
- Experience implementing ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
How Would You Stand Out?
- * Experience within manufacturing, chemical, food, flavors, pharmaceutical, or FMCG industries.
- Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM).
- Knowledge of What-If Analysis, LOPA, Bow-Tie, HAC, and ATEX methodologies.
Why Choose Us?At IFF, we believe your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every colleague can thrive and contribute to meaningful innovations that improve everyday life.
Join a dynamic, passionate, caring, and committed team where your expertise will help advance safety, sustainability, and operational excellence while making a positive impact on people and the planet.
As a global leader in taste, scent, nutrition, health, and biosciences, we offer exciting career development opportunities in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
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