Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

The EHS Manager is a highly valued role in providing day-to-day EHS support to the facility locations and operating teams within the designated region.  This includes coaching teaching and training field personnel on safe operating behaviors as well as the design development and implementation of safety and risk control programs.  The EHS Manager functions as a subject matter expert and consultant to help internal clients build sustainable loss improvement processes within the operating organizations that they will own and operate.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Provide daily and continuous safety support to the Northeastern United States Markets (current states include PA NY MD DE NJ CT) with expansion planned through New England
• Conduct compliance reviews general risk assessments and other safety assessments to support AWP Safety EHS Management
• Offer daily guidance and direction in EHS programs to the field level facility leadership level and regional leadership to ensure a common and effective approach
• Maintain audit and update as needed AWP Safety- SOPs for all safe work practices and equipment and utilize them in the day-to-day training
• Coach train guide and mentor the regional employees through the AWP Safety Management System
• Review accidents/incidents which occur in the area of responsibility and conduct field audits reporting and managing the corrective actions
• Participate in and support detailed incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis
• Assist in the development and presentation of relevant EHS training
• Ability to work with employees and leadership to achieve cultural change in the face of potential resistance
• Travel to branch locations and job sites as required and perform any additional duties as needed
• Visit and walk the job sites on a regular basis to establish an EHS presence and provide support
• Conduct daily weekly and monthly EHS Meetings/Training and schedule as needed
• Perform field safety observations during each visit
• Ability to evaluate PPE and ensure proper use and maintenance of PPE
• Conduct critical behavior-based safety observations as needed
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Business Unit EHS Director
• Oversight and Implementation of Day-to-Day field operations
• Work with the branch leadership and field teams to ensure work practices are understood and followed
• Coordinate Business Unit Region and Branch level safety activities
• Conduct EHS audits and assessments of ongoing operations to measure compliance with regulatory requirements pertaining to AWP Safety company policies and procedures
• Plans administers and manages AWP safety policies programs procedures and systems for assigned region
• Serves as the single point of contact for Regional and Branch leadership in the area of responsibility
• Ensures EHS policies procedures programs and systems are trained and available to the employee

Qualifications :

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5-8 years of work experience in the EHS field
• Bachelors degree in EHS or related field with 3 years of EHS related experience or HS Diploma with 5 years of EHS experience
• EHS certification a plus
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office software applications software management systems and EHS management systems and reporting platforms
• Expect a 40 hour work week occasional weekends and holidays
• Hours of operation may vary based on staffing needs and workload
• Must be able to and enjoy connecting with field-level customers and contacts
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain working relationships with your team
• Contributes to the engagement and ongoing development of AWP Safety employees
• Must adhere to and promote safe workplace practices
• Valid drivers license and ability to meet AWP Safety driver standards

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The employee must be able to successfully handle the physical demands of this position which include but are not limited to the following:

• Time will be split between field and office environments - This role involves frequent local and overnight travel including regular job site visits and hands-on collaboration with field teams.
• The position may work in outside conditions that include inclement weather not limited to heat cold humidity and exposure to dust and asphalt
• Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles moving vehicles and occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites
• Noise levels in the work environment and job sites can be loud
• Position may lift or carry objects up to 50 pounds
• If necessary in the field stand for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions; employee lifts pushes pulls or carries objects

Additional Information :

WHAT YOU WILL LOVE/PERKS:

• Company provided vehicle with fuel card which includes qualified personal use privileges
• 401(k) with company match
• Benefits eligible the 1st of the month following hire
• Career Growth
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• All traditional benefits are offered including 3 medical plan options and 2 dental plan options as well as additional benefits such as legal and identity protection accident critical illness and others
• Company paid $50000 in basic life insurance
• Company paid long term disability (LTD)
• Health Savings and Flex Spending Accounts Available
• AWP named one of Americas Greatest Workplaces 2023 and 2025 for Diversity

Compensation Range: $90000 - $110000 Base 10% AIP Bonus Company Vehicle and Gas Card

The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidates geographic region job-related knowledge skills and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package in addition to the full range of medical financial and/or other benefits dependent on the level and position offered.

AWPSafety is anEqual Opportunity Employer (EOE). Women minorities veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race color age religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity protected veteran status or disability. 

PROTECTING YOUR PEOPLE YOUR BUSINESS AND YOUR TIME.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

AWPSafety is anEqual Opportunity Employer (EOE). Women minorities veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race color age religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity protected veteran status or disability. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time