Environmental Health & Safety - EHSQ Specialist

EHS & Quality TechnicianLocation: 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 and 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