Environmental Health & Safety Program Manager, Senior
About the role
The Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Program Manager at Blue Shield of California is responsible for restoring, maintaining, and evolving the EH&S program to ensure regulatory compliance, workplace safety, and environmental stewardship across the Family of Companies locations.
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and enforce EH&S policies, procedures, and standards.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulatory bodies.
Conduct job hazard analyses (JHA) and risk assessments.
Deliver OSHA-required training (e.g., hazard communication, PPE, emergency response).
Facilitate fire safety, ergonomics, and workplace violence prevention training.
Organize and lead safety drills (e.g., fire, earthquake, active shooter, chemical spill).
Investigate workplace accidents, near-misses, and injuries.
Prepare incident reports, logs, and identify root causes.
Recommend and implement corrective actions.
Develop and maintain Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) and Business Continuity Plans (BCPs).
Coordinate with local emergency services (fire, EMS, law enforcement).
Establish evacuation procedures, Floor Warden programs/training and emergency communication systems.
Ensure adherence to EPA regulations and environmental standards.
Manage hazardous materials, chemical storage, and disposal.
Support green initiatives to reduce environmental impact.
Conduct ergonomic assessments and recommend improvements.
Develop wellness programs to enhance employee health and productivity.
Oversee hearing conservation, respiratory protection, and air quality programs.
Perform regular facility inspections and hazard identification.
Review PPE compliance and emergency equipment readiness.
Ensure proper safety signage and exit accessibility.
Enforce safety protocols for third-party vendors and contractors.
Review and approve contractor safety plans and risk assessments.
Maintain and submit OSHA 300, 301, and 300A logs.
Manage Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for hazardous chemicals.
Prepare for and support regulatory audits.
Promote a strong safety culture across the organization.
Encourage employee participation in safety committees.
Implement behavior-based safety (BBS) programs.
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field.
A minimum of 5 years of EH&S experience, preferably in a corporate or multi-site environment.
Strong knowledge of OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA regulations, and industry best practices.
Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
Experience with EH&S documentation systems and audit preparation.
About Us
Blue Shield of California is a nonprofit corporate entity that is the parent to a family of organizations including Blue Shield of California and its subsidiary, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan; Altais, a clinical services company; and Stellarus, a company designed to scale healthcare solutions. Together, these organizations are referred to as the Ascendiun Family of Companies. At Blue Shield of California, our mission is to create a healthcare system worthy of our family and friends and sustainably affordable. We are transforming health care in a way that genuinely serves our nonprofit mission by lowering costs, improving quality, and enhancing the member and physician experience. To achieve our mission, we foster an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute fully to address the needs of the various communities we serve. We are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive workplace that upholds our values and advances our goals. Blue Shield is a U.S. News Best Company to work for, a Deloitte U.S. Best Managed Company and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace. We were recognized by Fair360 as a Top Regional Company, and one of the 50 most community-minded companies in the United States by Points of Light. Here at Blue Shield, we strive to make a positive change across our industry and communities – join us!
Our Values
- Honest.
- Human.
- Courageous.
Physical Requirements
Office Environment - roles involving part to full time schedule in Office Environment. Based in our physical offices and work from home office/deskwork - Activity level: Sedentary, frequency most of work day. Please click here for further physical requirement detail.
Equal Employment Opportunity
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.