EHS Specialist

Environment, Health & Safety Engineer (EHS Engineer)
Louisville, KY
Pay: $63,000-$75,000/year
Position Type: Full-Time | 1st Shift
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Additional Requirements: Occasional emergency response/on-call availability
EHS Engineer Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related field preferred
  
• 5+ years of manufacturing EHS experience required
  
• Automotive or heavy manufacturing experience preferred
  
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other workplace safety regulations
  
• Experience with OSHA 1910/1920 standards and regulatory compliance
  
• Experience conducting safety audits, hazard assessments, and incident investigations
  
• Knowledge of machine safety, chemical safety, SDS, fall protection, and lockout/tagout procedures
  
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
  
• Ability to analyze safety data and develop safety improvement initiatives
  
• Experience with EHS software and reporting systems preferred
  
• CSP, CIH, or related safety certification preferred
  
• Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Mandarin preferred
  

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement EHS strategies that promote a strong safety culture
  
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NIOSH, DOT, and other applicable regulations
  
• Lead internal safety audits and support regulatory inspections
  
• Maintain environmental permits, safety documentation, and compliance reports
  
• Conduct job safety analyses (JSA), process hazard assessments (PHA), and workplace risk evaluations
  
• Investigate incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
  
• Manage safety programs including PPE, lockout/tagout, emergency response, and employee training
  
• Lead safety committees and promote proactive safety reporting
  
• Oversee environmental programs related to air, water, waste management, and sustainability
  
• Develop emergency response plans and conduct safety drills
  
• Track EHS metrics, maintain OSHA reporting requirements, and present safety data to leadership
  
• Partner with operations, engineering, and production teams to maintain safety compliance
  
• Support contractor safety management and new project safety initiatives
  
• Conduct safety walkthroughs across production shifts as needed
  
• Perform additional EHS duties as assigned
  

About the EHS Engineer Role
Crown Staffing is hiring an Environment, Health & Safety Engineer (EHS Engineer) for an automotive manufacturing facility in Louisville, KY. This position is ideal for an experienced safety professional who is passionate about improving workplace safety, maintaining regulatory compliance, and developing a strong safety culture in a manufacturing environment.
The ideal candidate will have strong manufacturing EHS experience, excellent leadership and communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with production, engineering, and management teams.
About Crown Staffing
Crown Staffing connects hardworking individuals with meaningful career opportunities across industrial, manufacturing, administrative, and healthcare industries. Our team works to connect qualified candidates with opportunities that match their skills and career goals.
Next Steps
Thank you for your interest in our Environment, Health & Safety Engineer (EHS Engineer) position! After applying, a member of the Crown Staffing team will contact you to discuss the opportunity and answer any questions.
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6801 Dixie Hwy, Suite 165
Louisville, KY 40258