EHS Engineer

EHS Engineer

RIE Coatings is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Engineer to lead environmental compliance and workplace safety initiatives across our manufacturing facilities in 3 states. This is a high-impact role responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, reducing risk, and promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement. 

This is an on-site position and can be located at any one of our three locations: Albuquerque, NM, Dubuque, IA, or Eden Valley, MN. Travel between locations is required.

What You'll Do

• Lead environmental, health, and safety programs across multiple manufacturing locations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other federal, state, and local regulations.
• Manage environmental permits, reporting, and regulatory inspections.
• Oversee hazardous waste, wastewater, air emissions, and chemical management programs.
• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, and root cause analyses.
• Develop and deliver EHS training for employees.
• Partner with operations and engineering teams to improve safety, environmental performance, and compliance.
• Track EHS metrics and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Safety Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3-5 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations including RCRA, CAA, CWA, EPCRA, and SPCC.
• Experience with environmental permitting, regulatory reporting, hazardous waste management, and incident investigations.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment systems and environmental compliance is preferred.
• Experience in metal finishing, plating, coating, anodizing, or other chemical manufacturing processes is a plus.
• OSHA 30 certification (or ability to obtain) required. HAZWOPER 40, CHMM, REM, CSP, or ISO 14001 experience is a plus.
• Ability to travel to other locations as needed, approximately 25-35%.

Why Join RIE Coatings?

At RIE Coatings, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by shaping environmental and safety programs across a growing organization. We value teamwork, continuous improvement, and creating a safe workplace where employees can succeed.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Life and other supplemental insurance
• Career development opportunities
• Quarterly incentive opportunities
• Supportive team environment

If you're passionate about environmental compliance, workplace safety, and driving continuous improvement in manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!