EHS Lead: Environmental & Safety Compliance

Alpha Generation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Generation seeks an Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist to oversee compliance for NYC sites (Gowanus and Narrows). This full-time role requires coordinating safety programs, regulatory filings, and project implementations to meet federal, state, and local requirements.

You will lead risk assessment, incident response, and interfaces with regulatory agencies, while collaborating with internal teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• Four-year engineering/EHS-related degree and/or experience in project management, environmental due diligence, regulatory compliance, and safety program management.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of environmental laws and regulations such as CAA, CWA, RCRA, CERCLA, and OPA90.
• Must pass a respirator fit test and hold a valid driver’s license.
• Must obtain all NYC Fire Department (FDNY) Certificates of Fitness and TWIC.

Responsibilities

• Complete all functions of the EHS department.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, including USEPA, USCG, NYSDEC, OSHA, NYC DEP/DEC, and FDNY.
• Undertake activities to verify and improve environmental and safety compliance.
• Prepare regulatory filings, reports, and submittals.
• Manage capital and O&M projects.
• Interface directly with all federal, state, and local regulatory entities.
• Work with members of other internal teams and external parties on ongoing matters and projects as needed.
• Perform emergency response activities as required, including but not limited to oil/chemical spill response.
• Oversee the site safety program.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Communication skills

Safety program management

Education

Engineering/EHS-related degree

Job description

Alpha Generation seeks an Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist to oversee compliance for NYC sites (Gowanus and Narrows). This full-time role requires coordinating safety programs, regulatory filings, and project implementations to meet federal, state, and local requirements.

You will lead risk assessment, incident response, and interfaces with regulatory agencies, while collaborating with internal teams and external partners.