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Job overview
Xinquan seeks an EHS leader for its automotive parts manufacturing plant in Fairdale, Kentucky. The engineer will develop and execute environmental, health, and safety strategies, ensure regulatory compliance, mitigate occupational risks, and foster a zero-incident safety culture. The role requires manufacturing EHS experience and automotive industry knowledge; automotive or heavy-industry experience and CSP or CIH certification are preferred.
Skills & qualifications
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Qualifications
Full job description
Experience Required
5
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's Degree
Expected Start Date
11/02/2026
Compensation
$
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Job Description
Environment, Health & Safety Engineer (EHS Engineer)
Location: Fairdale, Louisville, KY 40118,US
Department: Production
Reports to: Production Manager/Plant General Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
As the EHS leader of the automotive parts manufacturing plant, responsible for developing and executing EHS strategies to ensure compliance with U.S. regulations (OSHA, EPA, DOT), mitigate occupational risks, and foster a zero-incident safety culture. Requires manufacturing EHS experience, automotive industry knowledge, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Compliance & Audits
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Ensure adherence to OSHA, EPA, NIOSH, and DOT regulations; lead internal audits and manage regulatory inspections.
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Maintain permits, environmental reports (e.g., Tier II, Form R), and hazardous waste records.
- Risk Management & Prevention
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Conduct hazard assessments (JSA, PHA), implement controls for machine guarding, chemical safety (SDS), and fall protection.
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Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for incidents and drive corrective actions to reduce TRIR.
- Training & Safety Culture
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Deliver safety training programs (LOTO, PPE, emergency response) to empower employees.
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Lead safety committees and promote proactive reporting/behavior-based safety (BBS) initiatives.
- Environmental Stewardship
- Oversee air/water/waste management per EPA standards; lead sustainability projects (e.g., energy efficiency).
- Emergency Preparedness
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Develop and drill emergency plans (fire, chemical spill); ensure readiness of safety equipment.
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Act as primary incident coordinator with external agencies.
- Data & Reporting
- Track EHS metrics via systems (Enablon), generate reports (OSHA 300), and present insights to leadership.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with operations and engineering to ensure EHS compliance in new projects/contractor management.
Qualifications
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Education: Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Engineering, or related field.
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Experience: 5+ years in manufacturing EHS; automotive/heavy industry preferred; deep knowledge of OSHA 1910/1920.
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Certifications: CSP, CIH, or equivalent preferred.
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Skills:
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Proficiency in EHS software and data analysis; bilingual (English/Mandarin) for global coordination.
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Fluent in English, and those with the ability to speak Spanish and Chinese are preferred.
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Attributes: Strong leadership, detail-oriented, decisive under pressure.
Additional Information
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Participate in 24/7 on-call duty for emergencies.
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Conduct safety walkthroughs across production shifts as needed.
Job Type
Full time
Industry
Manufacturing
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
96910
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