Example EHS Manager Job Description

Position Objective:Responsible for the local implementation, management and adherence to the company's corporate safety and loss control programs, policies, and procedures. This position will be responsible for standards and functions to reduce and prevent employee injuries, accidents, occupational illnesses and exposure to long-term health hazards, as well as reducing the environmental aspects and impacts associated with the company's operations.

Job Requirements:

• Develops standard procedures, along with safe and environmentally friendly work practices to protect the safety of the company's employees
• Enhance the safety performance of the company, prevent pollution, comply with applicable EH&S laws and strengthen the company's EHS Program
• Lead the local EH&S compliance assurance program
• Serve as the primary local contact with regulatory agencies on all local EH&S matters
• Manage timely reporting of worker compensation claims, accommodations for return to work, and interface with Risk Management to ensure appropriate employee care and case management
• Participate in safety committees and sustainability council
• Coordinate safety and health exposure assessments, hazard evaluations, and environmental aspects analysis of operations
• Provide assistance and support to local management in identifying and resolving EH&S matters
• Organize EHS program orientation and new employee EH&S orientation
• Facilitate EHS training for managers, supervisors, and other field staff
• Complete routine job analysis, observations, inspections, and audits on all EH&S related matters
• Maintain records of incidents best practices
• Oversee investigation and root cause analysis process for incidents

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Must be Bilingual: English and Spanish
• Ability to work alternating day, evening, and weekends hours
• Must be a self-starter who can effectively evaluate situations and take independent action to expedite the resolution of open issues
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Industry experience required
• (5-7) years of experience required in EH Program Management, Regulatory Compliance, Loss Control, Risk Management
• This position requires up to 35% of travel per year