• Ehs Engineer

    Actalent (Lexington, KY)


    Job Title: EHS Engineer

    Job Description

    We are seeking an experienced EHS Engineer to join our team on the 2nd shift. The role involves assisting with the implementation of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) policies and procedures, conducting training, supervising incident investigations, and performing audits and risk assessments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in safety engineering within a manufacturing environment and will be adept at working with various departments to ensure compliance and safety.

    Responsibilities

    + Assist with the implementation of EHS policies, practices, guidelines, and procedures.

    + Identify location-specific requirements and participate in the development of related programs and policies.

    + Assist in developing training programs and conduct training to comply with regulatory corporate EHS initiatives.

    + Supervise the incident/accident investigation process, including root cause analysis, and ensure corrective actions are completed.

    + Conduct environment, health, and safety audits and risk assessments.

    + Participate in external EHS compliance audits and loss prevention audits.

    + Coordinate the completion of all corrective actions resulting from risk assessments, compliance audits, or loss prevention audits.

    + Liaise with facilities maintenance and property management personnel to ensure appropriate fire and life safety controls are in place and maintained.

    + Oversee and implement permitting requirements for air, water, and land jurisdictional requirements.

    + Serve as a site contact point for government inquiries relating to EHS.

    Essential Skills

    + 3-5 years of experience in safety engineering within a manufacturing environment.

    + Strong background in ergonomics.

    + Experience with large equipment manufacturing, CNC, and heavy fabrication.

    + Machinery safety and lockout/tagout experience.

    + Environmental experience, dealing with hazardous or non-hazardous waste.

    + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

    + Ability to work independently with minimal leadership on 2nd shift.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Bachelor's degree in a related field.

    + Familiarity with ISO environmental regulations.

    + Ability to manage and control various health and safety issues.

    + Skill in evaluating and minimizing physical and chemical hazards.

    + Awareness of changes in laws and regulations.

    + Strong teamwork and project leadership abilities.

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

    + Union experience is a plus.

    Work Environment

    The position is based in a full manufacturing assembly plant, which includes machines and robotics. The facility operates as a union environment, requiring interaction with all departments. The role is on the 2nd shift, with minimal leadership, and offers the flexibility of working four 10-hour shifts or a variation with a half-day on Friday.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Lexington, KY.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $28.84 - $38.46/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Lexington,KY.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 20, 2026.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.