EHS Manager: Lead Process Safety & Compliance

Genuine Search Group; Chicago Heights (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Search Group seeks an experienced EHS Manager to oversee environmental compliance, occupational health, safety initiatives, and Process Safety Management at our chemical manufacturing facility. You will lead a dedicated EHS team of 4–5 specialists and engineers to ensure safe, compliant operations.

The role requires hands-on PSM expertise, strong regulatory knowledge, and a proven track record in incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and cross-functional leadership.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• Experience: 6+ years in EHS within chemical manufacturing, petrochemical, or heavy industrial processing.
• PSM Expertise: Direct hands-on experience with OSHA PSM elements in a covered plant is required.
• Leadership: Minimum 2+ years of direct supervisory experience managing EHS professionals.
• Certifications: CSP, CHMM, or ASP preferred.
• Knowledge: Strong chemical process safety, reaction hazard evaluation, and relief system basics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 4–5 EHS professionals, setting goals and evaluating performance.
• Oversee safety inspections, environmental reporting, industrial hygiene monitoring, and training programs.
• Foster a plant-wide safety culture with continuous improvement and risk reduction.
• Direct OSHA PSM (29 CFR 1910.119) and EPA RMP programs across all covered processes.
• Lead PHAs, HAZOPs, and PSSRs; manage MOC processes for safety during changes.
• Conduct RCA investigations for PSM-related events and near-misses.
• Serve as primary contact for OSHA, EPA, and state/local environmental agencies.
• Oversee permits (Title V, NPDES), hazardous waste management, EAPs, and LEPC coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

PSM

Incident investigations

Root-cause analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Environmental reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Safety

Job description

Genuine Search Group seeks an experienced EHS Manager to oversee environmental compliance, occupational health, safety initiatives, and Process Safety Management at our chemical manufacturing facility. You will lead a dedicated EHS team of 4–5 specialists and engineers to ensure safe, compliant operations.

The role requires hands-on PSM expertise, strong regulatory knowledge, and a proven track record in incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and cross-functional leadership.