Facilities & EHS Executive

About us

Gradiant is a Different Kind of Water Company. With a full suite of differentiated and proprietary end-to-end solutions for advanced water and wastewater treatment, powered by the top minds in water, Gradiant serves mission-critical operations across essential industries including semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, lithium and critical minerals, and renewable energy. Founded at MIT and headquartered in Boston, Gradiant employs more than 1,400 professionals worldwide.

About the role

The Plant Facilities & EHS Engineer supports the safe, reliable and well-maintained condition of our plant and facilities. You will carry out day-to-day facility and EHS inspections, coordinate maintenance and contractor activities, and make sure issues are logged, assigned and followed through to closure.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections of plant facilities, including process tank structures, platforms, gratings, walkways, ladders, handrails, bunds, chemical storage and dosing areas, drainage, lighting and ventilation.
• Identify damaged or unsafe facilities and coordinate corrective actions with internal teams and contractors.
• Coordinate minor repair and improvement works, and follow up independently until completion.
• Maintain the facility defect register and track actions until closure.
• Ensure emergency access routes, walkways and work areas remain unobstructed.
• Conduct routine EHS inspections and workplace observations to identify unsafe acts and conditions.
• Support the implementation of Risk Assessments, Safe Work Procedures and Permit-to-Work requirements.
• Monitor PPE compliance and safe working behaviour on site.
• Support incident and near-miss investigations and follow up on corrective and preventive actions.
• Prepare inspection reports and EHS records for site management.

About you

• Diploma or degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Environmental, Occupational Safety & Health or a related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in an industrial plant, manufacturing, utilities, or water/wastewater environment.
• Good understanding of plant maintenance and facility management.
• Working knowledge of workplace safety and environmental requirements (OSHA 1994, USECHH and DOE regulations).
• Relevant EHS certification (e.g. CIOSH, USECHH Assessor) is an advantage.
• Hands-on and comfortable spending significant time in the plant.
• Able to identify deficiencies and independently follow up corrective actions.
• Good documentation and reporting skills.
• Strong communication skills and a can-do attitude, with the ability to engage contractors and operations personnel.

Gradiant is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.