Sr. Manager - EHS

About the role

The CSM (Chemical Solutions and Monitoring) Fixed Facility EHS Leader plays a pivotal role within Veolia Water Tech, overseeing the safety and compliance of chemical production, blending, and laboratory operations. This position is integral to building and sustaining a robust EHS culture across fixed facility operations.

Responsibilities

• EHS Leadership & Culture Drive
• Drive safety culture change in chemical operations through credibility and persuasion without direct authority
• Build strong partnerships across production, lab, engineering, and quality teams
• Translate complex regulations (PSM, GHS) into clear guidance for diverse audiences
• Develop and coach teams on EHS, inclusion, diversity, and sustainability
• Coach teams on chemical operations safety
• Oversee safe operations and compliance for chemical handling, storage, waste, and hazmat (DOT/GHS)
• Conduct inspections, hazardous operation reviews, and implement High Risk Management standards
• Maintain EHS framework and Gensuite requirements
• Develop traffic management protocols
• Drive process improvements and implement EHS programs
• Ensure EPA/OSHA compliance while managing competing priorities
• Communication & Engagement
• Coach teams and interface with suppliers, customers, and regulatory agencies
• Compliance & Documentation
• Maintain records, monitor metrics, and manage environmental permits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EHS, Engineering, Science, or Technical field
• 10+ years EHS leadership experience with health and safety focus in manufacturing/production
• Expert knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and state/local EHS regulations
• Proven ability to design, implement, and lead comprehensive EHS programs including: Process Safety Management (PSM) - all 14 OSHA elements, HAZOP facilitation and process hazard analysis, GHS compliance (classification, labeling, SDS management), Environmental permitting (air quality, NPDES, stormwater), Secondary containment systems and spill prevention, Wastewater treatment and neutralization compliance
• Experience leading facility safety management, inspections, hazard assessments, and risk evaluations
• Expertise in incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action leadership
• Knowledge of industrial hygiene, emergency response planning, and crisis management