EHS Engineer - New Mexico, Iowa or MN

NREP; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with immediate vesting + match

Paid time off and holidays

Life and other supplemental insurance

Tuition assistance and development

Job summary

Aarcher Talent is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Engineer for our client to lead environmental and safety programs across manufacturing locations. The position can be based out of Iowa, New Mexico or Minnesota (headquarters). Travel between locations is required.

Schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Location is on-site at one of three sites (Albuquerque, NM; Dubuque, IA; Eden Valley, MN).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Safety Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification required or ability to obtain.
• 3–5 years of EHS experience in manufacturing or industrial operations.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, OSHA requirements, and industrial safety practices.
• Experience with environmental permitting, sampling, reporting, and compliance.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials and chemical management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHS management systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain company-wide environmental and safety programs.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, RCRA, CAA, CWA, EPCRA, SPCC, and other applicable regulations.
• Manage environmental permits, including air, wastewater, stormwater, hazardous waste, and chemical storage.
• Prepare regulatory reports, including Tier II, TRI, RCRA Biennial, NPDES, and air emissions inventories.
• Conduct EHS audits, inspections, risk assessments, JHAs, and Process Hazard Assessments.
• Lead environmental and safety incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Coordinate environmental sampling, industrial hygiene monitoring, and wastewater treatment compliance.
• Manage hazardous waste and chemical safety programs.
• Develop and deliver EHS training and emergency response programs.
• Track EHS metrics and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support engineering and capital projects by incorporating EHS requirements into process and equipment design.
• Work with regulatory agencies during inspections and audits.
• Provide technical guidance to site safety coordinators and plant leadership.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Organizational

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

EHS management systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHS management systems

Job description

Aarcher Talent is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Engineerfor our client to lead environmental and safety programs across manufacturing locations. The position can be based out of Iowa, New Mexico or Minnesota (headquarters). This position is 75% Environmental and 25% Safety and responsible for regulatory compliance, risk reduction, environmental performance, and promoting a strong culture of workplace safety. The EHS Engineer will work closely with Engineering, Production, Maintenance, and plant leadership and serve as the company's primary technical resource for EHS matters.

Schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Location - 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain company-wide environmental and safety programs.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, RCRA, CAA, CWA, EPCRA, SPCC, and other applicable regulations.
• Manage environmental permits, including air, wastewater, stormwater, hazardous waste, and chemical storage.
• Prepare regulatory reports, including Tier II, TRI, RCRA Biennial, NPDES, and air emissions inventories.
• Conduct EHS audits, inspections, risk assessments, JHAs, and Process Hazard Assessments.
• Lead environmental and safety incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Coordinate environmental sampling, industrial hygiene monitoring, and wastewater treatment compliance.
• Manage hazardous waste and chemical safety programs.
• Develop and deliver EHS training and emergency response programs.
• Track EHS metrics and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support engineering and capital projects by incorporating EHS requirements into process and equipment design.
• Work with regulatory agencies during inspections and audits.
• Provide technical guidance to site safety coordinators and plant leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Safety Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification required or ability to obtain.
• 3–5 years of EHS experience in manufacturing or industrial operations.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, OSHA requirements, and industrial safety practices.
• Experience with environmental permitting, sampling, reporting, and compliance.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials and chemical management.
• Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHS management systems.

Preferred

• Manufacturing experience, particularly in metal finishing, plating, coating, anodizing, or similar industrial processes.
• Wastewater treatment and environmental permitting experience.
• HAZWOPER 40-Hour certification.
• ISO 14001 experience.
• CHMM, REM, CSP, or similar professional certification.

Work Environment

This position requires work in both office and manufacturing environments, including exposure to noise, heat, chemicals, and industrial processes. Must be able to wear PPE, walk and climb through manufacturing facilities, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with immediate vesting + company match
• Paid time off and paid holidaysLife and other supplemental insurance
• Tuition assistance and development programs
• Career development opportunities