EHS Manager: Field-Driven Safety & Compliance Leader

SMS; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with 4% company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Growth opportunities

Job summary

SMS Shipbreaking, LLC seeks an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead safety, environmental compliance, and risk functions at the Brownsville, TX site. Reporting to the Senior EHS Manager, you will drive initiatives to elevate EHS performance and foster a strong safety culture across operations.

Responsibilities include regulatory compliance, incident investigations, training, and program management.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of EHS experience in industrial, construction, or similar environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations; working knowledge of EPA programs.
• Experience in incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work in outdoor, heavy industrial environments.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement of site EHS performance and promote a strong safety culture.
• Serve as the site EHS subject matter expert and advisor to leadership.
• Spend approximately 60% of time in the field observing, coaching, and mentoring employees.
• Supervise the day-to-day activities of two Safety Coordinators/Techs.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (OSHA, EPA, USCG, and other applicable agencies).
• Coordinate inspections, audits, agency interactions, and required reporting.
• Coordinate emergency response drills and lead after action reviews.
• Develop and maintain the site training matrix and annual training plan.
• Maintain compliance with environmental programs including SPCC, SWPPP, air permits, and waste management.
• Develop, implement, and update EHS policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Participate in injury and illness management and return-to-work processes.

Skills

EHS management

OSHA regulations

Incident investigation

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Outdoor/industrial environment

Security clearance

Education

Degree in Occupational Safety or Environmental Science

Tools

KPA or similar EHS management system

Job description

SMS Shipbreaking, LLC seeks an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead safety, environmental compliance, and risk functions at the Brownsville, TX site. Reporting to the Senior EHS Manager, you will drive initiatives to elevate EHS performance and foster a strong safety culture across operations.

Responsibilities include regulatory compliance, incident investigations, training, and program management.