EHS Engineer

RIE Coatings, Inc.; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

RIE Coatings, Inc. 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 on-site role is located at one of our three locations: Albuquerque, NM; Dubuque, IA; or Eden Valley, MN, with travel between sites. You will lead EHS programs, ensure OSHA/EPA compliance, manage permits and reporting, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field.
• 3–5 years of EHS experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations (RCRA, CAA, CWA, EPCRA, SPCC).
• Experience with environmental permitting, regulatory reporting, and incident investigations.
• Willingness to travel 25–35%.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS programs across multiple manufacturing locations.
• Ensure OSHA, EPA, and local regulatory compliance.
• Manage environmental permits, reporting, and inspections.
• Oversee hazardous waste, wastewater, air emissions, and chemical management.
• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Develop and deliver EHS training for employees.
• Partner with operations to improve safety and environmental performance.
• Track EHS metrics and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

OSHA 30 Certification

HAZWOPER 40

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or related field

Environmental Science

Safety Engineering

Job description

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%.

Why Join RIE Coatings?

At RIE Coatings, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by shaping environmental and safety programs across a growing organization. We value teamwork, continuous improvement, and creating a safe workplace where employees can succeed.

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