Project, Reliability EHS Manager

Position type:
Full-Time, Salaried

Pay range: $90,000.00 - $ annually

Location:

Hennepin, IL

Are you a focused innovative person who loves challenges? Are you ready to work with a supportive management team and be surrounded by a collaborative team? Are you cool under pressure and excited by work that’s different every day? If this sounds like you, then join us in Hennepin, IL!

Washington Mills is built on values that matter. Founded more than 150 years ago, we have earned our reputation as one of the world’s most trusted and reliable producers of abrasive, ceramic and refractory grains and powders. Serving thousands of customers and offering the broadest selection of abrasive grain and specialty electro‑fused minerals in the market today, we constantly pursue growth in our products, our approach, and our people.

Our founding principles of honesty, integrity and reliability still guide our business today, and we are a proud community of hands‑on problem solvers, committed to shaping the materials applications of the future. With global distribution and sites located throughout North American and Europe, Washington Mills opens the door to a world of opportunity, creativity, and challenge.

This role combines Project Engineering, Reliability Engineering, and EHS Management to drive operational excellence and safety. You will oversee capital planning, budgeting, and project execution, ensuring seamless integration of new equipment and maintaining plant documentation. You’ll enhance maintenance systems, analyze risks, and apply problem‑solving tools to boost reliability and reduce downtime. As EHS leader, you’ll manage environmental permits, ensure regulatory compliance, foster a strong safety culture, deliver training, and champion employee health initiatives—all while partnering with cross‑functional teams to align projects and programs with strategic goals.

• Possess a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and 5 or more years of experience within a heavy engineering manufacturing environment
• Have the ability to conduct typical plant mechanical engineering design and develop technical specifications
• Have working knowledge of EHS Policies and Procedures and documentation management
• Show strong written and verbal communication skills as well as strong leadership and organizational skills

• Competitive pay, commensurate with experience
• Heavily subsidized medical and dental plans
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan
• Company-paid life insurance
• Immediate paid vacation and generous holiday time
• Family‑friendly sick and personal leave policies
• Opportunities for career development

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The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.

Washington Mills is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. M/F/D/V. Qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Washington Mills is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition as defined by applicable law, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.