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The EI Group lists this Senior EHS Compliance and Manufacturing Engineer opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
SENIOR EHS COMPLIANCE AND MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
The EI Group, Inc., a full-service environmental engineering, occupational safety, health consulting, and training firm with 125 employees headquartered in Research Triangle Park, NC, with satellite offices throughout the southeast US, is seeking a highly experienced Senior EHS & Manufacturing Compliance Engineer to support industrial and manufacturing clients. This senior-level, client-facing role requires expertise in manufacturing operations, environmental and safety compliance, engineering systems, and ISO management systems. The ideal candidate will lead compliance assessments, audits, engineering reviews, and operational improvement initiatives while also supporting business development and mentoring junior staff.
Key Responsibilities
Environmental, Health & Safety Compliance
Lead EHS compliance assessments for industrial and manufacturing facilities.
Evaluate manufacturing processes, utilities, equipment, and operational systems for regulatory compliance and risk reduction.
Prepare technical reports, permit applications, and compliance documentation.
Interpret and apply federal, state, and local regulations related to:Air permitting and emissions
Wastewater and pretreatment
Stormwater and SPCC programs
Hazardous waste (RCRA)
EPCRA/SARA reporting
Industrial hygiene and occupational safety
ISO Management Systems
Lead gap assessments, implementation support, and internal audits for:ISO 14001
ISO 45001
ISO 50001
Develop procedures, operational controls, audit protocols, and risk registers.
Prepare clients for third-party certification audits.
Conduct root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action reviews.
Support continuous improvement and management system integration.
Manufacturing & Engineering Support
Review manufacturing and production systems to identify operational, environmental, and safety risks.
Evaluate process flow, material handling, ventilation, utilities, and equipment layouts.
Support engineering reviews involving:Process safety
Hazardous area classification
Dust hazard analysis
Facility and equipment modifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related technical discipline.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
15+ years supporting manufacturing, industrial, or process-based operations.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, engineering systems, and environmental permitting.
Experience with OSHA, EPA, RCRA, EPCRA, SPCC, and related compliance requirements.
Experience preparing facilities for ISO certification audits and maintaining management systems.
Ability to conduct audits, risk assessments, and technical evaluations.
Strong communication, technical writing, and project management skills.
Ability to travel to client facilities as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
CIH, CSP, CEA, or related certifications.
ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 Lead Auditor certification.
Experience in chemical, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, automotive, plastics, metals, or heavy manufacturing industries.
Experience with PSM/PHA.
Combustible dust analysis.
Familiarity with sustainability initiatives such as energy reduction and waste minimization.
Salary commensurate with experience. Benefit package available.
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