EHS Engineer

RIE Coatings LLC

$75K — $90K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field such as Environmental Engineering or Occupational Health & Safety.
  • 3-5 years of EHS experience specifically in manufacturing environments.
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations like RCRA and CAA.
  • Experience with environmental permits and regulatory inspections.
  • Preferred knowledge of wastewater treatment and environmental compliance.
  • Familiarity with metal finishing and chemical manufacturing processes is advantageous.
  • OSHA 30 certification required; other certifications like HAZWOPER 40 are a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead EHS programs across three manufacturing locations.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations.
  • Manage permits and handle regulatory inspections.
  • Oversee hazardous waste and chemical management.
  • Conduct audits and risk assessments.
  • Develop and deliver training on EHS for employees.
  • Track EHS metrics and spearhead improvement initiatives.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Life insurance and supplemental options.
  • Career development opportunities.
  • Quarterly incentive opportunities.
  • Supportive team environment.
Full Job Description
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%.


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!

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