Environmental Health & Safety - EHSQ Specialist

EQI Ltd.; Berea (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

EQI Ltd. in Berea, KY is seeking an EHS & Quality Technician to support the Safety and Quality Management System, ensure product EHS and quality compliance, and resolve issues with a data-driven mindset.

You will work with EHS, Quality Engineers, Operations, and Supply Chain on site and at the corporate office, perform inspections, aid root-cause analysis, and help maintain training and documentation. Strong attention to detail and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of EHS & quality experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution environment.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, hazard control principles, and safety best practices.
• Certifications in Quality and/or Continuous Improvement preferred.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001 preferred).
• SDS management and lean manufacturing principles understood.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of EHS & quality procedures and work instructions.
• Ensure conformance to specifications for incoming and finished products.
• Conduct and support safety and quality inspections (in-process, EHS, incoming/outgoing, finish paint).
• Assist with new employee orientations for EHS and Quality topics.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for EHS incidents or quality nonconformances.
• Coordinate with site leadership to manage safety & quality expectations with employees and vendors.
• Maintain EHS documentation, records, permits, and compliance reports.
• Oversee training matrices and ensure training completion.

Skills

Data-driven problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

EHS & Quality Technician
Location:
Reports to Site General Manager

Position Summary

The EHS & Quality Technician supports EQI’s Safety and Quality Management System with a continuous improvement mindset. This role is responsible for ensuring product EHS, quality, compliance with customer and regulatory requirements, and effective resolution of issues in the facility.

The EHS & Quality Technician reports to the General Manager and works closely with EHS, Quality Engineers/Specialists, Product Engineers, Operations, and Supply Chain personnel both on site and at the corporate office. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, data-driven problem solving, and effective cross-functional collaboration.

Essential Functions

• Manage and support the implementation of EHS & quality, procedures, and work instructions in compliance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements
• Assure conformance to specifications for incoming and finished products
• Conduct and support safety and quality inspections, including:
• In process audits
• EHS audits
• Incoming and outgoing product inspections
• Finish paint inspections
• Parts and specification compliance reviews
• Customer inspections and audits
• Conducts new employee orientations for EHS and Quality topics
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action activities related to EHS incidents or quality nonconformances
• Partner with site leadership to manage safety & quality expectations with employees, contractors, suppliers, and vendors
• Support risk and hazard assessments for job safety (JSA) and product quality
• Use data systems to track, manage, and report EHS and Quality metrics; prepare KPI reports and trend analysis
• Support training documentation and ensure EHS & quality-related training requirements are tracked and completed
• Manage customer quality issues in partnership with Quality Engineers/Specialists, including:
• Timely response to customer complaints or nonconformances
• Data collection and communication with EQI’s global supply chain
• Participation in the 8D corrective action process and follow-up to closure
• Monitor customer quality performance and provide on-site customer support as needed
• Support specification distribution and training processes
• Creates and manages training matrices to ensure all training is defined and tracked to completion
• Provide best-practice guidance related to EHS & quality processes and inspections
• Oversee rework, repair, and inspection activities as needed to minimize cost and customer impact
• Perform general support functions for EHS and Quality team members

• Maintain EHS documentation, records, permits, and compliance reports
• Manage onsite safety programs and initiatives (PPE, contractor safety, emergency preparedness, …)

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of EHS & quality experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution environment
• High school diploma or GED required

• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, hazard control principles, and safety best practices

• Certifications in Quality and/or Continuous Improvement preferred

• Interpret and apply engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards
• Ability to read and interpret safety procedures, standards, and regulatory documents

• Ability to conduct measurement and testing using tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision instruments

• Certifications such as OSHA 10/30, First Aid/CPR, or other safety credentials (preferred but not always required)

• Experience with Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001 preferred)
• Demonstrated experience with root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies
• Proven ability to analyze quality data and drive continuous improvement
• SDS management
• Fundamental understanding of lean manufacturing principles
• Ability to lead and support cross-functional teams
• Highly preferred: Experience with wet painting and powder coating processes, including inspection criteria, defect identification, and process controls