EHS Manager

NREP; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NREP is seeking an experienced EHS Manager in California to lead day-to-day hazardous materials management, regulatory compliance, and safety initiatives across site operations. You will partner with Operations and Facilities to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient workplaces.

You will own CA environmental programs, lead audits, manage incident investigations, and deliver required EHS training while promoting a strong safety culture across sites.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of workplace safety and health programs.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Manufacturing environment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead site environmental compliance programs (air, water, waste, hazardous materials).
• Ensure compliance with California agencies (DTSC, CARB, RWQCB, CUPA).
• Manage hazardous waste generator requirements.
• Investigate incidents and drive corrective actions.
• Provide hands-on EHS support to floor operations.
• Partner with Facilities on life-safety and infrastructure.
• Deliver required EHS training and promote safety culture.

Skills

Hazardous materials management

Chemical handling programs

California environmental requirements

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Safety training delivery

Education

Bachelor of Science degree

OSH or Environmental Health specialization

Job description

Job Summary & Job Duties

This role supports day-to-day operations and requires practical experience with hazardous materials management, chemical handling programs, and California environmental requirements. The EHS Manager partners closely with Operations and Facilities to maintain safe, compliant, and efficient workplaces.

Environmental & Regulatory Compliance

• Lead site environmental compliance programs (air, water, waste, hazardous materials)
• Ensure compliance with applicable California agencies (DTSC, CARB, RWQCB, CUPA)
• Manage hazardous waste generator requirements
• Maintain the Hazardous Materials
• Support Proposition 65 compliance
• Coordinate air permitting and emissions reporting, as needed
• Support stormwater and wastewater programs (SWPPP/BMPs, monitoring)
• Maintain readiness for inspections, audits, and corrective actions

Chemical Safety & Hazardous Materials

• Own the chemical safety program (HazCom, SDS, storage, labeling)
• Manage hazardous materials and hazardous waste handling processes
• Conduct chemical risk assessments and implement controls

Safety & Incident Management

• Maintain OSHA recordkeeping and required reporting
• Lead incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions
• Conduct EHS audits/inspections and track closure of findings

Hands-On EHS Support

• Provide hands‑on support to floor operations to mitigate hazards in real time
• Perform routine safety walkthroughs and follow up on actions
• Support implementation and verification of corrective actions

Facilities & Infrastructure Support

• Partner with Facilities on building systems, ventilation, and life‑safety needs
• Support contractor safety and EHS requirements for projects
• Review facility/process changes for environmental and safety impacts

Training, Culture & Programs

• Deliver required EHS training (environmental, chemical, and general safety)
• Support risk assessments (JHAs/JSAs) and standard work improvements
• Promote a strong safety culture and environmental stewardship across sites

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree is preferred. Specialization in Occupational Safety and Health, or Environmental Health, Environmental Sciences; is preferred

• Knowledge and understanding of workplace safety and health programs.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills required.
• Manufacturing environment experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in EHS or related field
• 3+ years of EHS experience with environmental and chemical safety focus
• Experience with CA agencies (DTSC, CUPA, RWQCB, Air Districts)
• Strong knowledge of hazardous waste and HazCom programs
• Hands‑on working EHS experience required
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Facilities coordination experience preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Travel between sites
• Exposure to manufacturing environment including chemicals
• Ability to walk, stand, and lift up to 35 lbs
• Ability to wear required PPE
• Must embody company core values: Safety, Excellence, and Respect