Environmental Health & Safety Area Manager

Title:

Manager Environmental Health & Safety

Overview:

Lead develop and manage environmental health and safety initiatives to enhance safety management performance for ABMs Strategic Accounts Safety team in the Austin market. Oversee and sustain EH&S programs and solutions that align with organizational and operational objectives.

Job Description:
Foster a Safe Work Environment: Lead initiatives to ensure a consistently safe and healthy work environment for all team members across multiple sites within the region.
Client Collaboration: Partner closely with client Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) teams to understand expectations ensure alignment and deliver best-in-class safety solutions.
Safety Program Development: Design implement and continuously evaluate advanced safety programs and initiatives that proactively prevent incidents support regulatory compliance and reinforce company policies.
Risk Identification and Mitigation: Perform comprehensive on-site risk assessments to identify hazards affecting team members the public and the environment. Develop and implement effective control measures and mitigation strategies.
Assessments and Inspections: Lead regular safety assessments and inspections to assess risk verify compliance and drive continuous improvement in safety performance.
Incident Investigation: Partner with Operations to conduct thorough accident and incident investigations determine root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurrence.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure full compliance with OSHA and other applicable regulatory requirements. Maintain accurate and timely documentation including OSHA 300 logs training records inspection reports and corrective action plans.
Training and Development: Support safety training programs for all levels of staff including new hire orientation refresher courses and specialized training on emerging risks and compliance topics.
Culture and Leadership: Champion a positive safety culture by integrating safety into daily operations promoting team member engagement and supporting continuous learning and accountability at all organizational levels.
Metrics and Reporting: Monitor analyze and report on key safety performance indicators (KPIs) trends and benchmarks. Provide actionable insights to leadership to drive decision-making and performance improvement.
Emergency Preparedness: Support the creation and implementation of emergency response plans drills and readiness programs to ensure preparedness for incidents such as natural disasters chemical spills or workplace violence.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with operations HR facilities and other departments to align safety objectives with business goals and ensure consistency across regions.
Continuous Improvement: Stay current on emerging EH&S trends technologies and regulations. Recommend and implement innovative tools and strategies to enhance safety outcomes.

Requirements:
Travel up to 75% within the region primarily driving

Education:
Prefer BS/BA in Safety Management Safety Engineering Occupational Safety and Health Technology Industrial Hygiene or a related field.
Advanced certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar are preferred.

Experience:
Minimum of 2 years of experience in an EH&S role.
Demonstrated success in leading injury reduction and risk mitigation initiatives.
Experience with project management advanced problem-solving techniques and strategic planning.
Thorough understanding of regulatory compliance and proficiency in data-driven decision-making.

Skills:
Exceptional communication leadership and interpersonal abilities.
Proven ability to lead and mentor teams while fostering collaboration and accountability.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and safety management software.

Hybrid schedule