Sr. EH&S Engineer

Brady Corporation is a global leader in safety, identification, and compliance solutions for diverse workplaces. With a presence in industries ranging from electronics and manufacturing to healthcare and aerospace, Brady employs approximately 6,400 people worldwide and achieved fiscal 2025 sales of approximately $1.51 billion.

About the role

This position operates under the direct supervision of the SPC Plant Manager and supports both the Louisville (SPC Plant) and Lexington (Funai R&D) locations. The EH&S Engineer will develop, implement, and monitor programs to ensure a safe, healthy, and environmentally compliant workplace while maintaining accurate records for regulatory reporting and compiling site metrics for the management team.

Responsibilities

• Compliance & Documentation
  • Ensure the plant complies with all federal, state, and local EH&S regulations.
  • Perform management system audits and required safety inspections.
  • Maintain all required EH&S records and documentation in an orderly, electronic fashion, striving for annual improvements on CPE audits.
  • Provide updates to EH&S operating procedures and programs.
  • Maintain a comprehensive compliance calendar of training requirements, regulatory reporting, and other tasks (e.g., testing or sampling).
• Safety Programs & Training
  • Support the management of site-specific EH&S policies, programs, and practices.
  • Conduct required EH&S training, including New Employee Orientation, monthly safety topics, and contractor safety reviews (across all 3 shifts).
  • Manage the site Safety Committee and 5S Committee.
  • Serve as the primary technical resource for EH&S compliance questions.
  • Ensure external service providers, equipment installers, and maintenance contractors adhere to site safety policies, regulatory guidelines, and risk management protocols.
• Incident Management
  • Participate in and lead the investigation of all near-miss, first-aid, and recordable accidents and incidents.
  • Determine root causes and assist in creating, implementing, and closing corrective action and mitigation plans.
• Project Initiatives & Vendor Operations
  • Develop and implement project initiatives to continuously improve plant safety.
  • Organize and handle the consolidation of hazardous and non-hazardous waste shipments.
  • Coordinate vendor supplies, safety equipment inventory, and external services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in EHS, Industrial/Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a safety or EH&S engineering role in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience developing safety programs such as LOTO, machine guarding, and hazard communication programs.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with facility permitting and communications with government agencies and other third parties.
• Ability to effectively communicate with, present to, and collaborate with employees at all levels.
• Experience and knowledge related to chemical safety, process safety management, and air permitting.
• Ability to travel up to 15%.
• High level of attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Professional certification such as PE, CHMM, CIH, ASP, or CSP.
• 5+ years of experience working in a safety or EH&S engineering role in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of experience developing safety programs such as LOTO, machine guarding, and hazard communication programs.
• Experience in lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement systems (ISO 14001, etc).

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision) starting on your first day of employment.
• Generous 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunity to participate in incentive programs for all full-time employees.
• Family planning benefits including paid parental leave, fertility coverage, adoption, and surrogacy assistance.
• Education reimbursement opportunities.
• Scholarship program for children of Brady employees.
• A variety of Employee Resource Groups for networking, development, and volunteer opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program and related wellness programs (mental and behavioral health, family counseling, financial management).
• Dress-for-your-day dress code.
• Charitable contributions matched through Brady's Matching Gift program.