Sr. EHS Engineer

Ridgemont Resources; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgemont Resources in North Central Illinois is seeking a Senior EHSS Engineer to lead a multi-year safety improvement program and own EHSS programs from development through implementation.

The role requires a strong background in OSHA and industrial hygiene, plus a proven track record in safety culture change and regulatory compliance across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health and safety, environmental science, engineering, or another technical field.
• Seven or more years of relevant EHSS experience in manufacturing or fast-paced industrial environments.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and industrial hygiene requirements.
• Experience developing and implementing safety improvement programs that change day-to-day behavior.
• Ability to be a safety culture change agent across all levels.
• Experience with audits, root-cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-year safety improvement plan and own EHSS programs from development through implementation.
• Serve as a visible culture change agent across a fast-paced manufacturing organization.
• Be responsible for compliance, permitting, reporting, policies and training, audits, root cause analysis, corrective actions, metrics, and regulatory support across multiple locations.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Industrial hygiene

Safety programs

Root cause analysis

Audits

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHSS

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Senior EHSS Engineer

Location: North Central, IL

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in health and safety, environmental science, engineering, or another technical field.
• Seven or more years of relevant EHSS experience, preferably in a manufacturing or similarly fast-paced industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and industrial hygiene requirements.
• Demonstrated success developing and implementing safety improvement programs that produce sustainable changes in day-to-day behaviors and performance.
• Proven ability to serve as a safety culture change agent and positively influence employees and leaders at all levels without relying solely on policing or enforcement.
• Experience with audits, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and tracking actions through full completion.
• Strong critical thinking, organization, written and verbal communication, professional judgment, and ability to work successfully in a team-oriented environment.
• Experience with environmental regulations and permitting procedures preferred; an Industrial Class K Wastewater License and Certified Landfill Operator license, or the ability to obtain them, are also preferred.
• Master's degree in a relevant field is a plus.

About the Role

This is a senior individual-contributor role reporting to the EHSS Manager. This person will lead a multi-year safety improvement plan, own EHSS programs from development through implementation, and serve as a visible culture change agent across a fast-paced manufacturing organization. The role includes responsibility for compliance, permitting and reporting, policies and training, audits, root cause analysis, corrective actions, metrics, and regulatory support across multiple locations. There is also growth potential toward future EHSS Manager responsibilities or serving as a fill-in when needed.