EHS Manager

quala; Linden (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with generous employer match

Paid time off, 10 paid holidays

HSAs & FSAs

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Referral program

Job summary

quała seeks an EHS Manager to oversee and maintain Environmental, Health, and Safety programs across 2 locations, with primary oversight in Linden, NJ. You will ensure 100% compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and NJDEP regulations and lead the TCPA program on site.

Responsibilities include regulatory audits, PHAs, MOC, incident investigations, and safety training, with 20–30% travel to Chesapeake, VA. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant safety/environmental field.
• 5+ years of progressive EHS experience in chemical manufacturing or heavy industrial ops.
• Direct NJDEP TCPA/OSHA PSM experience required.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NJDEP regs and high-hazard programs.
• Travel up to 30% to support regional facilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee TCPA program at Linden, NJ and audit compliance.
• Lead PHAs, MOC, Hazard Assessments and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate regulatory reporting and audits with NJDEP.
• Provide EHS training and foster safety culture.
• Support regional site in Chesapeake, VA as needed.

Skills

EHS Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

TCPA/PSM

Incident Investigation

Training & SafetyCulture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field

Job description

Position Overview

The EHS Manager will oversee, implement, and maintain Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs across 2 locations, with primary day‑to‑day oversight at our Linden, NJ flagship operation. This critical role ensures 100% compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (OSHA, EPA, DOT, NJDEP) across bulk liquid tank washing, intermodal depot storage, equipment and maintenance operations.

A vital component of this role is serving as the subject matter expert and hands‑on manager for the site’s New Jersey Toxic Catastrophe Prevention Act (TCPA) program.

Pay Range: $80,000 - $100,000 annual salary

Location: On site at our facility in Linden, NJ (Primarily)

Travel: 20–30% (Additional support to Chesapeake, VA)

DCI Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with generous employer match
• Paid time off, including 10 paid holidays
• Optional health savings account & flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Primary Responsibilities

1. TCPA & Regulatory Compliance (Linden, NJ)

• Program Ownership: Manage, update, and audit the site’s NJDEP TCPA program, ensuring all risk management plans, Inherently Safer Technology (IST) reviews, and process safety management elements are meticulously maintained.

• Agency Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for NJDEP audits, inspections, and regulatory reporting regarding TCPA and hazardous materials storage.

• Process Safety: Lead Hazard Assessments, Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), and Management of Change (MOC) processes for chemical storage and tank wash operations.

2. Regional EHS Leadership & Site Support

• Multi‑Site Oversight: Provide EHS guidance, training, and auditing support to secondary location in Chesapeake, VA.

• Risk Mitigation: Identify and mitigate high‑risk hazards unique to the industry, including confined space entry (tank cleaning, maintenance and inspection), fall protection (working atop ISO tanks/trailers), lockout/tagout (LOTO), and hot work (maintenance/welding).

• Incident Investigation: Lead root‑cause analysis (RCA) for all injuries, near‑misses, and spills. Develop and implement robust corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).

3. Environmental & Waste Management

• Wastewater & Air Compliance: Oversee the compliance of the tank wash wastewater treatment systems, discharge permits (NJPDES/POTW), and air permits.

• Waste Management: Assist in the oversight of managing hazardous and non‑hazardous waste characterization, profiling, manifest tracking, and disposal in compliance with RCRA.

4. Culture & Training

• EHS Training: Deliver and track mandatory EHS training, including RCRA, Confined Space Entry, Fall Protection, and TCPA‑specific site awareness.

• Safety Culture: Foster an active, proactive safety culture through daily floor presence, safety committees, and good catch reporting programs.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

• Experience: 5+ years of progressive EHS experience in chemical manufacturing, industrial tank cleaning, bulk logistics, or heavy industrial operations.

• TCPA / PSM Expertise: Direct, hands‑on experience with NJDEP TCPA regulations or OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) is required.

• Technical Knowledge: Deep familiarity with OSHA (General Industry), EPA, and NJDEP regulations. Strong understanding of high hazard programs such as confined space, LOTO, fall protection/elevated work and hot work.

• Certifications: CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager), or ASP preferred.

• Travel: Ability to travel up to 30% to support regional facilities as needed.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Must be comfortable working in an industrial/depot environment, which includes climbing ladders and working in outdoor weather conditions.
• Requires the ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including respirators, safety harnesses, and chemical‑resistant clothing when necessary.