EHS Manager: Safety Strategy & Compliance Leader

ARA Brand; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Safety Leader to direct program development for occupational health and safety across sites. You will lead comprehensive safety initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive a proactive safety culture within the organization.

You will mentor Safety Officers, manage budgets, and oversee environmental compliance, industrial hygiene, and training programs, working with executive leadership to achieve safety goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field with 8–10+ years of experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of supervisory experience and track record mentoring junior staff.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, MSHA, DOT, ANSI regulations and effective safety management systems.
• Ability to lead, influence, and drive change across an organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for program development of health and safety initiatives.
• Develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive health and safety programs in line with OSHA and applicable standards.
• Set strategic safety objectives, KPI's, and annual safety plans.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local health and safety regulations and track regulatory changes.
• Lead risk assessments, hazard analyses, and implement robust corrective actions.
• Oversee incident investigations with root-cause analyses and preventive actions.
• Manage safety data and generate reports for senior leadership on trends and improvements.
• Design and deliver health and safety training programs for all staff; lead safety committees.
• Mentor Safety Officers and manage the health and safety budget; oversee environmental compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Data analysis

Mentoring

Change management

MS Office

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Safety Leader to direct program development for occupational health and safety across sites. You will lead comprehensive safety initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive a proactive safety culture within the organization.

You will mentor Safety Officers, manage budgets, and oversee environmental compliance, industrial hygiene, and training programs, working with executive leadership to achieve safety goals.