EHS Safety Engineer / Contract / Onsite / Lexington, KY

Motion Recruitment; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Orthodontia

Vision benefits

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Paid sick time

Commuter benefit

529 College Saver Plan

Job summary

Motion Recruitment Partners is seeking an EHS Safety Engineer for an on-site role in Lexington, Kentucky. This is a 6-month W2 contract with benefits, with Monday-Thursday 3-11 PM ET shifts.

The successful candidate will serve as the dedicated safety and environmental authority on the manufacturing floor, leading hazard prevention, machinery safety, and regulatory compliance across a high‑tech assembly and fabrication plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in OEHS or related field required.
• 3–5+ years of hands-on safety engineering in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of LOTO, machine safeguarding, and JHA/JSA.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS policies, procedures, and best practices on the plant floor.
• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and ergonomic evaluations.
• Oversee LOTO procedures and machine guarding compliance; lead RCA investigations.

Skills

Safety engineering

Root Cause Analysis

LOTO

Machine safeguarding

Hazard analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health & Safety

Job description

Our client, a global leader in energy management and automation, is looking to hire an EHS Safety Engineer. This is an on-site role in Lexington, Kentucky!

This role is a 6-month W2 contract opportunity with benefits! The shift will be Monday-Thursday 3-11PM ET!

As an EHS Safety Engineer, you will serve as the dedicated safety and environmental authority on the manufacturing floor, driving hazard prevention, machinery safety, and regulatory compliance across a high-tech assembly and fabrication plant.

What You Will Be Doing

• Champion the implementation and enforcement of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) policies, procedures, and best practices across plant operations.
• Lead and supervise accident/incident investigations, performing Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and tracking Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to completion.
• Conduct regular safety audits, ergonomic evaluations, and comprehensive risk assessments for machinery, robotics, and manual assembly lines.
• Manage Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, machine guarding compliance, and physical hazard evaluations across CNC, stamping, and fabrication areas.
• Serve as the go-to technical point of contact during 2nd shift, collaborating cross-functionally with plant leadership, production personnel, and maintenance teams.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5+ years of hands‑on Safety Engineering experience in a discrete manufacturing, machining, or heavy assembly plant environment.
• Deep understanding of machine safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine safeguarding, and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA/JSA).
• Proven experience conducting incident investigations utilizing Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full‑time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under Motion Recruitment Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.