Environmental Health Safety Engineer

Job Details:

Job Title: EHS Engineer

Location: Lexington, KY 40511 (Onsite)

Shift: 2nd Shift | 2:30/3:30 PM – 11:00 PM EST

Schedule Flexibility: Preferred 4x10-hour shifts (alternative schedules considered)

Pay Rate: $28.84 – $38.46/hour (W2, no benefits) based on experience

Duration: 6 months (strong potential for temp-to-hire)

Interview Process: Virtual interview followed by an on-site interview

We are seeking a hands-on Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Engineer to support a large-scale manufacturing and assembly facility in Lexington, KY. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced safety professional who thrives in a fast-paced, industrial environment and enjoys working directly on the plant floor.

About the Role:

This role supports a full manufacturing assembly plant producing large equipment and utilizing CNC machinery, heavy fabrication, robotics, and automated systems. The EHS Engineer will partner with cross-functional teams across the facility to ensure compliance, safety excellence, and continuous improvement—particularly during 2nd shift operations with limited leadership presence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and support EHS policies, procedures, and site-specific programs.
• Conduct safety training aligned with regulatory and corporate initiatives.
• Lead incident and accident investigations, including root cause analysis.
• Perform EHS audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews.
• Coordinate corrective actions from audits and assessments with site teams.
• Support environmental permitting (air, water, waste) and compliance efforts.
• Serve as the primary EHS contact for government or regulatory inquiries.
• Partner with facilities and maintenance teams on fire and life safety controls.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of EHS or Safety Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong background in ergonomics, machinery safety, and LOTO.
• Experience in large equipment manufacturing, CNC, or heavy fabrication environments.
• Knowledge of ISO environmental standards and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work independently, think quickly, and communicate effectively across all departments.
• Comfortable working in a union manufacturing environment (plus).

Why This Opportunity?

• Hands-on role in a true manufacturing environment.
• Strong exposure to plant leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on safety culture and operations.
• Potential pathway to a long-term role.

If you’re a proactive EHS professional who enjoys being on the floor, collaborating across departments, and driving safety excellence, this role is for you. Apply today to learn more!