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Site Environmental Health and Safety Manager

SST Direct

Job Location:

Torrance, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 140000 - 200000

Posted: 14 August 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 13 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are seeking a Site Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager for a Direct Hire opportunity in Torrance CA. The EHS is responsible for the development implementation and management of all environmental health and safety programs at the site level. This position ensures compliance with federal state and local regulations while promoting a proactive safety culture focused on minimizing risk preventing injuries and reducing environmental impact.

The EHS Manager serves as the sites subject matter expert for environmental health and safety partnering closely with employees contractors and leadership to promote safe work practices and continuously improve safety performance.

Where: Torrance CA
Salary: $140k-$200k/ per year
Benefits: Medical Dental Vision PTO 401k more!

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with DOE OSHA EPA and other applicable regulatory requirements including DOT NFPA and local fire department regulations. Maintain required permits documentation and regulatory reports.
Safety Program Development: Develop implement update and manage site EHS policies procedures and programs including:
- Hazard Communication (HAZCOM)
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Confined Space
- Industrial Hygiene
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Emergency response and preparedness
Audits & Inspections: Conduct routine facility inspections safety audits job hazard analyses and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and ensure corrective actions are completed.
Incident Investigation: Lead investigations of workplace incidents injuries and near-misses. Perform root cause analysis develop corrective and preventive actions and communicate lessons learned.
Training & Education: Develop and deliver EHS training for employees contractors and visitors while ensuring all required training remains current and properly documented.
Safety Culture Leadership: Promote a strong safety culture through coaching employee engagement behavior-based safety initiatives and proactive hazard recognition.
Environmental & Waste Management: Oversee hazardous waste storage handling disposal and regulatory compliance including RCRA requirements. Identify opportunities to reduce environmental impact.
Contractor Management: Oversee and monitor the safety practices of suppliers and contractors working on site to ensure compliance with site policies and regulatory requirements.

Basic Qualifications

Education: Bachelors degree in Environmental Health & Safety Occupational Safety Industrial Hygiene Engineering Chemistry or a related technical field preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 57 years of EHS experience preferably in a manufacturing industrial construction or similar environment.
Technical Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of OSHA standards including OSHA 1910 and 1926 as well as applicable EPA regulations.
Certifications: CSP (Certified Safety Professional) ASP (Associate Safety Professional) CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager) or similar professional certification is highly desirable.

Preferred Skills & Experience

Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with front-line employees contractors and senior leadership.
Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze safety metrics identify trends and implement data-driven improvements.
Problem-Solving: Strong ability to evaluate hazardous conditions determine root causes and develop practical corrective actions.
Leadership: Demonstrated ability to influence safety behaviors build employee engagement and lead change in a fast-paced environment.
Technology: Proficiency with EHS management software and Microsoft Office Suite.