EHS Manager - Westborough, MA

Pace Analytical Services, LLC; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental services seeks an EHS Manager to oversee safety and environmental programs. This role involves managing compliance, conducting audits, and promoting a safety culture across multiple sites. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in safety program management.

Benefits

80 hrs of paid vacation per year

7 paid holidays per year

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Qualifications

• 5 years of multi-site safety program management.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety laws.
• Experience with industrial safety and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement safety and environmental programs.
• Conduct internal EHS audits and monitor compliance.
• Promote a safety culture and provide training.

Skills

Planning

Organizing

Training

Project Management

Data Analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, safety engineering, or related field

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EHS Manager

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Westborough, Massachusetts, United States

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About Us

Pace Analytical Services

Pace makes the world a safer, healthier place. Committed to advancing the science of businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and others, Pace offers local-level service backed by a national laboratory network. Through in-lab and emergency onsite services, Pace ensures our air, water, soil, and more are safe.

All Locations

Westborough, Massachusetts, United States

Job Description

EHS Manager

SUMMARY:

Responsible for managing and implementing safety and environmental programs, processes, and policies to safeguard employees and the general public and to ensure compliance with governmental and industry regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Leads and administers the EHS Management System including best practice programs and routine compliance activities; periodically reviews processes and program documentation to ensure effectiveness and continuous improvement.


• Provides consultation and guidance regarding work safety, fire safety, radiation safety, fleet safety, environmental protection, health protection, and industrial hygiene; provides emergency preparedness standards with departments and participates in emergency response and recovery efforts, as needed


• Acts as a resource to facility Safety Officers and Waste Coordinators on proper practices and techniques; evaluates training needs to enable effective operation of the established safety systems and processes.


• Conducts internal EHS Audits to determine compliance with applicable regulations. Works cooperatively with operational leadership to implement corrective and preventative action to resolve audit findings.


• Monitors compliance with contractual, legal, and regulatory requirements, conformance to EHS requirements, and EHS performance using both proactive and reactive measures.


• Investigates and evaluates root causes for accidents, incidents, near misses, and occupational injuries/illnesses and monitors them; manages incident reporting system and reporting to regulatory agencies.


• Ensures EHS recordkeeping and data integrity to provide the business with accurate performance metrics. Provides EHS information for customer preapproval requests and oversees company connections in Corporate online contractor databases.


• Ensures appropriate risk assessments are conducted and corrective actions implemented to minimize or eliminate injuries and environmental impact that may cause harm to staff, contractors, visitors, property, or company reputation.


• Promotes a safety culture to reduce EHS risks and maintain a safe and compliant work environment for staff.


• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.


• Promotes and supports the overall mission of Pace Analytical by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, safety engineering, or a closely related field; AND five (5) years of multi-site safety program management; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Required Knowledge:

• Principles, practices of and applicable equipment related to industrial safety and hygiene and hazardous waste management.


• Federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations.


• Standard occupational hazards, including accident analysis and prevention techniques.


• Data sampling and statistical analysis techniques.


• Project management and research methods and practices.


• Computer applications related to the work.


• Record keeping principles and practices.


• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.


• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.


• Principles and practices of developing teams, motivating employees and managing in a team environment.


• Principles and practices of program planning, development, and evaluation.

Required Skills:

• Planning, organizing, and administering comprehensive and varied health, safety, and environmental program and activities.


• Effective utilization of available tools to monitor, communicate, educate, and administer program essentials across a multi-site, multi-disciplined system.


• Training others in policies and procedures related to the work.


• Developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards.


• Interpreting, applying, and explaining applicable laws, codes, and regulations.


• Maintaining accurate records and files.


• Performing technical, detailed safety, hazard, and environmental research.


• Providing consulting services to supervisors and managers.


• Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.

• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.


• Using tact, discretion, and prudence in working with those contacted in the course of the work.


• Performing effective oral presentations to large and small groups.


• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.


• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals contacted in the course of the work.

Additional Information

Benefits

80 hrs of paid vacation per year, 7 paid holidays per year, 2 floating holidays per year (prorated based on start date), 40 hrs paid sick time per year, paid bereavement leave (days based on relation to the employee), 8 hrs paid volunteer time per year, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary supplemental life insurance, traditional 401k and ROTH 401k with a company match, HSA, FSA, employee referral bonus, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement program, employee recognition program, voluntary ID theft coverage, voluntary legal coverage, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary hospital indemnity insurance, and voluntary critical illness insurance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM