Manager, Environmental Health & Safety

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Oversee the implementation of essential Management Systems and Health & Safety (H&S) issues and activities for designated operations.

• Educate, supervise, and mentor the workforce on Management Systems and H&S programs and initiatives.

• Engage in the development, implementation, and evaluation of H&S policies, procedures, written work practices, and program components.

• Assess employee and facility safety, security, and compliance performance.

• Foster and maintain a proactive, zero-tolerance H&S culture among field employees, office staff, safety committees, management teams, and clients.

• Review and evaluate the effectiveness and improvement opportunities of Management Systems and H&S programs.

• Analyze accident histories and suggest measures for accident reduction.

• Provide updates on issues and activities that may jeopardize employee safety, environmental well-being, property, or the company’s brand.

• Conduct training assessments and skill-gap analyses; assist with training and awareness initiatives.

• Collaborate with Project Managers and Site H&S Coordinators to address safety challenges and concerns.

• Offer guidance on managing work-related injuries and illnesses.

• Assist assigned locations in handling non-conformities or crisis situations.

• Lead investigations into incidents, including near-misses, injuries, illnesses, property damage, vehicle accidents, and chemical spills.

• Perform Root Cause Analyses and recommend preventive, corrective, and training enhancements.

• Participate in audits and inspections, including facility security evaluations.

• Develop and monitor reports and action plans from issue identification to resolution.

• Collect performance data and create reports and presentations.

• Plan, design, and execute continuous improvement processes for H&S, Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and quality programs.

• Prepare annual financial plans and operate within the approved budget.

• Ensure safe, efficient operations while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience, preferably in safety, chemistry, environmental science, or water resources.

• An Associate's Degree in a science or environmental health field is an acceptable alternative.

• Coursework or degree with a business/management emphasis on management systems is an advantage.

• Familiarity with EPA, OSHA, and DOT regulations and requirements.

• At least 5 years of experience with Management Systems and/or Health & Safety programs.

• Background in industrial settings managing health and safety programs.

• Demonstrated skills in leadership, management, communication, negotiation, analysis, problem-solving, organizational planning, and presentation development and delivery.

• Proficient in research processes, including data collection, analysis, standardized/statistical reporting, statistical methods, and database development.

• Competent in data management systems and Microsoft Office applications.

• Capability to supervise, coach, mentor, and support H&S Coordinators when assigned.

• ASP / CSP certification preferred, but not essential.

• Knowledgeable in workplace safety and hazard recognition.

• Ability to utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid time off policies.

• Health insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Savings accounts.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Paid volunteering.

• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.