EHS Programs Lead — Risk & Compliance, Training

Texas State Technical College; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas State Technical College is seeking a seasoned Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) leader to oversee and improve compliance across multi-site operations. You will develop programs, manage risk, and train staff to uphold safety and environmental standards.

Core duties include regulatory monitoring, incident investigations, budget oversight, and collaboration with department leaders to integrate EHS into daily workflows while maintaining transparency and accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety, environmental health and safety, emergency management, industrial hygiene, engineering, or a related field.
• Eight years of progressive experience in environmental health and safety
• Experience managing EHS programs for multi-site organizations
• 2-3 years of administrative or operational experience
• 2-3 years staff management experience
• Experience developing and managing budgets
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate TSTC’s Core Values of Excellence, Accountability, Service, and Integrity with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage and administer environmental health and safety programs across the organization to ensure adherence to all applicable environmental and occupational safety regulations.
• Develop and implement processes to identify, evaluate, and mitigate environmental and safety risks related to hazardous materials, waste management, and operational activities.
• Review environmental incidents and accident reports to determine root causes and establish corrective and preventive action plans.
• Monitor and interpret changes in environmental and safety laws, regulations, and industry standards; update internal policies, procedures, and practices accordingly.
• Design and deliver training and education programs to increase employee awareness of environmental policies, compliance requirements, and organizational safety standards.
• Partner with operational and departmental leaders to integrate EHS practices into daily workflows, projects, and long-term planning initiatives.
• Prepare compliance reports, maintain required documentation, and support internal and external audits to ensure organizational transparency and accountability.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership / supervision

Regulatory knowledge

Budget management

Proactive / problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety, environmental health and safety, emergency management, industrial hygiene, engineering, or related field

Eight years of progressive EHS experience

Experience managing EHS programs for multi-site organizations

2-3 years administrative or operational experience

2-3 years staff management experience

Budget development and management

CSP certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Texas State Technical College is seeking a seasoned Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) leader to oversee and improve compliance across multi-site operations. You will develop programs, manage risk, and train staff to uphold safety and environmental standards.

Core duties include regulatory monitoring, incident investigations, budget oversight, and collaboration with department leaders to integrate EHS into daily workflows while maintaining transparency and accountability.