Environmental, Safety & Health (ES&H) Manager

Position is contingent upon contract award

As the Environmental, Safety & Health (ES&H) Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing all Environmental, Safety, and Health programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while promoting a proactive safety culture throughout the organization. This role provides strategic and operational leadership in hazard prevention, regulatory compliance, training, emergency preparedness, workers’ compensation administration, and continuous improvement initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide daily guidance and direction in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs at the employee, supervisor, and site senior leadership levels to ensure a consistent and effective site-wide safety approach
• Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for safe work practices and equipment; utilize SOPs in daily operations and employee training initiatives
• Advise, assist, and audit workplace areas to verify EHS programs are effectively implemented and maintained
• Coordinate regulatory inspections and ensure deficiencies are minimized, corrected, and documented in a timely manner
• Assist in maintaining the Emergency Response Team, site preparedness initiatives, and emergency response plans and procedures
• Research, prepare, and submit environmental permit applications; ensure compliance with all permit reporting requirements and collaborate with environmental agencies and regulatory groups
• Manage team-based risk assessments and regularly conduct training needs analyses to identify gaps and improvement opportunities
• Develop controls for identified workplace hazards and coordinate implementation of corrective and preventive measures resulting from hazard analyses
• Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of hazard control systems, safety policies, and procedures; recommend improvements to reduce workplace accidents and injuries
• Identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and unsafe practices through routine inspections, audits, and observations
• Provide guidance and counseling regarding compliance with all applicable EHS regulations and standards
• Compile, analyze, interpret, and report accident and incident data; review injury and property damage reports and implement corrective actions
• Administer workers’ compensation programs, including case management, reporting, and return-to-work coordination
• Monitor, revise, and implement updates related to safety regulations, laws, and reporting requirements to ensure ongoing compliance
• Lead and support safety training programs, toolbox talks, and employee engagement initiatives
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and accountability in all aspects of environmental, health, and safety performance

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related field preferred
• Minimum of seven (7) years of Environmental, Safety & Health (ESH) management experience
• Minimum of four (4) consecutive years of supervisory experience in the field of ESH

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to influence and engage employees at all organizational levels
• Experience with behavior-based safety programs and continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable regulatory requirements
• Experience developing and implementing EHS management systems, policies, and procedures
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and analytical skills
• Proficiency in incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action development
• Ability to conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments across operational environments

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Top Secret SCI W/ CI Polygraph