EHS Manager

Jobtailor; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced EHS leader in the United States (Ithaca, NY area) to manage a dispersed team of Health & Safety professionals and drive compliance across multiple units. The role emphasizes regulation adherence, ISO 14001/45001 implementation, and continuous risk reduction.

You will oversee environmental, health, and safety programs, conduct incident investigations, and collaborate with unions and external stakeholders to strengthen safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EHS, engineering, or environmental engineering with 7+ years of related experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations (OSHA, EPA, DOT, FMCSA).
• Experience implementing ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Demonstrated project and program management skills.
• Ability to travel up to 50% domestically.

Responsibilities

• Manage a dispersed team of Health & Safety professionals.
• Ensure units comply with federal, state, and local laws, OSHA and state regulations, licenses, and related requirements.
• Oversee compliance programs and departmental personnel covering environmental, health, safety, industrial hygiene, and compliance training.
• Lead investigation and reporting of significant EHS incidents, including fatalities.
• Establish working relationships with union officials and promote a positive safety culture.

Skills

EHS Management

Regulatory Compliance

Project Management

Statistical Analysis

ISO 14001/45001 Implementation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in EHS/Engineering

Tools

SAP

GIS

Cintellate/EHS 360

Job description

• Manage a dispersed team of Health & Safety professionals.
• Ensure operating units comply with federal, state, and local laws, OSHA and state regulations, licenses, and related requirements.
• Manage compliance programs and departmental personnel covering environmental, health, safety, industrial hygiene, and compliance training requirements.
• Ensure compliance for air pollution control, waste management, wastewater discharges, chemical and oil/propane storage, PCB management, underground storage tanks, SPCC, RCRA, and wetlands management.
• Own and deliver local risk-reduction strategy by partnering with operational customers to identify risks and implement solutions.
• Implement H&S Management System requirements under ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 and verify compliance.
• Interface with H&S consultants and subcontractors for studies, cleanups, waste disposal, and training.
• Represent the organization in safety and industry associations and committees.
• Provide support to distributed operating-unit customers.
• Review site inspections and company audits.
• Lead investigation and reporting of significant H&S incidents, including fatalities.
• Track, summarize, and plan improvements to company safety, health, and related performance.
• Perform statistical analysis and modeling and assist with regulatory compliance reports to management.
• Establish working relationships with union officials and participate in union matters.
• Establish inclusive relationships with key leaders to promote a positive safety and environmental culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (EHS, Engineering, or Environmental Engineering preferred) with a minimum of 7 years relevant Environmental, Health, and Safety experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Exceptional knowledge and understanding of pertinent federal, state and local regulatory codes including DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, NFPA, EPA, and NESC.
• Knowledge of EHS regulations for utility industry.
• Knowledge of OHSAS 18001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and/or VPP Management System standards.
• Demonstrated project/program management skills.
• Ability to perform safety analyses including Preliminary Hazard List, Preliminary Hazard Analysis, Subsystem and System Hazards Analyses, Fault Tree Analysis, Software System Safety Analysis, Operating & Support Hazard Analysis, Safety Requirements Criteria Analysis, and Hazardous Materials Management.
• Knowledge and experience with SAP, GIS, and Cintellate/EHS 360.
• Understanding of the whole value chain and key business processes.
• Ability to influence at all organizational levels and work with external stakeholders.
• Ability to devise practical solutions to complex, risk-based problems.
• Demonstrated ability to move projects from concept to evaluation phase rapidly.
• Advanced problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to analyze complex information, distill salient items, and create action plans.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organization, and follow-through skills.
• Proficient technical writing and communication.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, consultants, and contractors.
• Ability to operate in multi-Opco, multi-union gas and electric environments.
• Willingness to obtain further certifications and ongoing education.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate with industry professionals.
• Ability to travel domestically routinely, up to 50%, and occasionally internationally.
• Formal EHS certifications preferred (CSP, SMS, CHMM, ASP, CIH, or CUSP).
• OSHA 500/510 Course Completion preferred.
• Experience with Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) preferred.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive expertise in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) management, including compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Proficient in implementing ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards while managing risk-reduction strategies and fostering a positive safety culture.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• EHS Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Project Management
• Statistical Analysis
• ISO 14001/ISO 45001 Implementation

Hard Skills

• Safety Analysis
• Hazard Analysis
• Risk Management
• Statistical Modeling
• Technical Writing

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Decision-Making Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• CSP
• SMS
• CHMM
• ASP
• CIH
• CUSP
• OSHA 500/510 Course Completion

Industry Keywords

• OSHA
• EPA
• DOT
• FMCSA
• NFPA
• OHSAS 18001
• VPP Management System
• Utility Industry
• Environmental Compliance
• Health and Safety Regulations

Tools & Technologies

• SAP
• GIS
• Cintellate/EHS 360