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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