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EHS Engineer (fmd)

IFF


Job Location:

Cairo - Egypt

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (20 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Summary

The 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 foodingredientsand health & biosciences wedeliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Global Operations: Ensuring excellence in executionfrom procurement to supply chain and reliabilitydelivering quality safetyefficiencyand 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 Youll Make a Difference

Safety 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.

What Makes You the Right Fit

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors 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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