EHS Manager

MROH; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MROH in California seeks an experienced Environmental, Health and Safety Director to lead EHS programs and ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations. You will oversee safety training, hazardous materials handling, incident investigations and emergency planning across the operation.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking and the ability to set clear expectations for supervisors while maintaining a safe, compliant workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Safety and/or Environmental Science, or an equivalent background providing knowledge of safety practices.
• Must be fluent in English; Spanish a plus.
• Minimum of six (6) years related experience; OR Occupational Safety & Health, Safety and/or Environmental Science AND at least 2 years related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook; working knowledge of ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Manages environmental, health and safety compliance programs to ensure compliance with company, state, and federal safety policies and regulations.
• Directs inspection of work practices safety and hazards to ensure presence of fire protection equipment, safety equipment and first-aid supplies.
• Interfaces with government agencies such as OSHA, local DEP, and other regulatory bodies.
• Oversees proper handling of hazardous materials.
• Approves EHS training related to North State operations.
• Develops and updates workplace safety and environmental compliance rules and policies.
• Ensures proper sample collection of hazardous materials for analysis.
• Reviews accident reports for cause and prevention; investigates accidents as necessary.
• Orders suspension of activities posing safety threats.
• Maintains accident and injury records; updates emergency response plans and procedures.
• Posts annual OSHA 29 CFR 1904 reference.
• Provides inputs for annual budget using historic consumption and forecasted workload.
• Manages security oversight of the building and interfaces with external vendors.
• Ensures documentation of EHS inspections as required.
• Initiates personnel actions including PTO, pay changes, performance appraisals, promotions, transfers, leaves of absence.
• Interviews and hires departmental personnel; provides training.
• Manages DOT/FAA Drug and Alcohol Safety Program; coordinates testing and records with third parties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Judgment & discretion

Performance driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety/Environmental Science

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

ERP system

Job description

Oversees and develops environmental, health and safety and compliance policies and programs to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations. Directs all operations regarding security and facility requirements within the operation. Expectation is to consistently meet set KPIs, set clear expectations for supervisors and hold them accountable to those expectations, and ensure 100% safety compliance at all times.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Manages environmental, health and safety compliance programs and actions to ensure compliance with company, state, and federal safety policies and regulations.

Directs the inspection of work practices safety and safety hazards; and work areas to ensure the presence of appropriate fire protection equipment, safety equipment, and first-aid supplies.

Provides interface with and required information to government agencies, such as but not limited to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration, local level Department of Environmental Protection, and the Regulatory and Environmental Services Department Air & Water Quality Division.

Oversees the proper use and handling of hazardous materials.

Approves environmental, health and safety training related to North State operations.

Develops, reviews and updates workplace safety and environmental compliance rules and policies.

Ensures the proper sample collection of hazardous materials, gasses, vapors, or other potentially toxic materials for analysis or testing.

Reviews all accident reports for cause and prevention of recurrence, investigating accidents as necessary.

Orders suspension of activities that pose threats to workers’ health and safety.

Maintains employee accident and injury records.

Maintains and updates emergency response plans and procedures.

Posts annually an OSHA report referencing 29 CFR 1904.

Provides inputs for annual budget for area of responsibility using historic consumption and forecasted workload.

Manages the security oversight to the building.

Interfaces with external vendors regarding security, including those involving access control and CCTV.

Ensures the documentation of environmental, health and safety inspections as required.

Initiates and recommends approval of personnel actions including PTO, pay changes, performance appraisals, promotions, transfers, and leaves of absence.

Interviews, selects and/or recommends hire of employees; and provides appropriate training for departmental personnel.

Administer the Drug and Alcohol Safety Program in compliance with DOT/FAA regulations, ensuring North State meets all federal and state requirements; coordinate testing procedures, maintain accurate records, and collaborate with third-party vendors to support a safe and compliant workplace.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Decision Discretion:

Decisions made by this role that DO NOT require approval (communication still expected):

Approval of EHS related invoices under the MROH governance threshold

Team PTO requests

Decisions that require approval:

Approval of EHS related invoices over the MROH governance threshold

Key Interactions:

Internal:

Executives, Leadership and Operations Staff from NSA

Executives and Operations Staff from other OpCos

Employees (Team NSA)

External:

C-Level and Executive Staff from Holdings Company

Customers, Vendors and Officials/Representatives

Position Profile:

Category

Required

Level

Academic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Safety and/or Environmental Science, or a relevant technical or engineering discipline, OR an equivalent background of experience and training providing knowledge of appropriate safety practices, principles, and procedures.

Languages Must be fluent in spoken and written English. Spanish a plus

Special Licenses —

Previous Experience Minimum of six (6) years related experience; OR Occupational Safety & Health, Safety and/or Environmental Science AND at least 2 years related experience.

Tools & Technology Position requires proficiency in software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and working knowledge of North State’s ERP system.

Required Skills – Technical:

Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.

Keen interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff and customers from multi locations.

Expert level written and verbal communication skills and the ability to relate to people at all levels within the organization.

Strong judgment and emotional maturity with proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Working Conditions:

Personal Protective Equipment: As required by job function and safety standards.

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