EHS Manager

About the role

As the Environmental Health and Safety Manager, you will lead health and safety initiatives that ensure a safe workplace, uphold regulatory compliance, and support sustainable operations. In this role, you serve as the site EHS leader, champion the EHS management system, and play a key role in maintaining ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications. You will report into the Head of EHS.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage health & safety programs to protect employees, contractors, and the surrounding community
• Drive EHS management system effectiveness and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations
• Maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications, including setting program goals and targets
• Oversee EHS audits, regulatory reporting, and compliance activities across the site
• Identify and mitigate risks by maintaining the site EHS risk registry and implementing effective controls
• Lead emergency preparedness and response while ensuring clear communication and documentation processes
• Champion continuous improvement of EHS performance through data monitoring, systems, training, and cross-functional support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, technical, or related EHS field (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, or Engineering)
• Minimum of 5 – 10 years of EHS experience, preferably in a complex, high-risk environment
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred, or actively pursuing certification
• Working knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards
• Proficiency in health and safety regulations, including but not limited to: California Code of Regulations, Federal Code of Regulations, Department of Transportation, International Air Travel Association, California Environmental Protection Agency regulations, and local ordinances and laws
• Comprehensive understanding of regionally emerging EHS legislation and experience of proactively responding to legislation changes.
• Ability to identify EHS non-compliance and recommend or implement solutions