Environmental Health and Safety Manager

cw; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

C&W Services seeks an Environmental Health and Safety Manager to lead and continuously improve EHS programs across a diverse portfolio, ensuring protection of employees, clients, and the environment while enabling operational excellence.

You will partner with regional leadership, drive proactive risk reduction, manage compliance with OSHA/EPA and client requirements, and lead data-driven initiatives to support safety performance and business growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety or related field.
• Experience leading EHS programs across multiple facilities.
• Strong understanding of OSHA, EPA, NFPA and related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation and continuous improvement of the EHS Management System.
• Partner with regional leadership to execute strategic EHS initiatives.
• Promote Safety First culture through leadership and coaching.
• Develop regional EHS plans and measurable objectives.
• Oversee incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Manage data analytics dashboards and executive reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Data analytics

Education

Bachelors in EHS or related field

Tools

EHS software

LMS

Job description

Environmental Health and Safety Manager

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager serves as the strategic EHS leader for a portfolio of commercial, industrial, manufacturing, logistics, life sciences, and critical environment facilities within an assigned region. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving EHS programs that protect employees, clients, contractors, visitors, and the environment while supporting operational excellence and business growth.

Job Description Summary

Working in partnership with Regional Operations Leadership, Account Teams, Clients, and Corporate EHS, the EHS Manager drives a proactive safety culture focused on risk reduction, regulatory compliance, environmental stewardship, contractor management, incident prevention, and continuous improvement. The role leverages data analytics, leading indicators, technology-enabled EHS platforms, and industry best practices to support C&W Services' commitment to Safety First, Zero Incident Performance, and operational excellence across a diverse portfolio.

The EHS Manager acts as a trusted advisor to operations and clients, ensuring EHS considerations are fully integrated into business decisions, site operations, maintenance activities, capital projects, and account growth opportunities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

EHS Leadership and Strategy

• Lead implementation and continuous improvement of the C&W Services EHS Management System across all assigned accounts and facilities within the region.
• Partner with Regional Operations Leadership to develop and execute strategic EHS initiatives aligned with company objectives, client expectations, and industry best practices.
• Promote and reinforce C&W Services' Safety First culture through visible leadership, engagement, coaching, and employee involvement.
• Develop annual regional EHS business plans, performance objectives, and improvement strategies.
• Serve as the primary regional EHS subject matter expert supporting operational and client-facing teams.

Compliance and Regulatory Management

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, provincial, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, including but not limited to OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, and client-specific requirements.
• Interpret emerging regulatory requirements and industry standards and provide guidance to operational teams regarding implementation.
• Support site-level compliance programs including:
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
  • Electrical Safety and Arc Flash
  • Confined Space Entry
  • Fall Protection
  • Powered Industrial Trucks
  • Hazard Communication
  • Machine Guarding
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Hot Work
  • Industrial Hygiene
  • Contractor Safety
  • Emergency Response and Preparedness
• Monitor regulatory developments and proactively identify compliance risks within the portfolio.

Risk Management and Hazard Prevention

• Lead regional risk assessments to identify operational, environmental, and occupational hazards.
• Facilitate Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Safe Work Practices (SWPs), and risk mitigation strategies.
• Partner with operations teams to develop, implement, and track corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct periodic field assessments, compliance reviews, and operational risk evaluations.
• Identify systemic risks and drive sustainable corrective actions to reduce incident exposure.

Incident Management and Continuous Improvement

• Oversee implementation of the company's incident reporting, investigation, and corrective action processes.
• Lead investigations of serious incidents, near misses, property damage events, environmental incidents, and high-potential events.
• Utilize root cause analysis methodologies to identify underlying contributing factors and prevent recurrence.
• Facilitate Regional Incident Reviews (RIRs), Significant Incident Reviews (SIRs), and leadership reviews.
• Ensure timely completion and verification of corrective actions.

Data Analytics and Performance Management

• Analyze regional EHS performance using leading and lagging indicators.
• Develop and maintain regional EHS dashboards and executive reporting.
• Monitor and report key performance metrics including:
  • Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR)
  • Days Away Restricted or Transferred Rate (DART)
  • Lost Time Incident Rate (LTIR)
  • Near Miss Reporting
  • Training Compliance
  • Audit Performance
  • Corrective Action Closure Rates
  • Safety Observations
• Utilize data analytics and predictive risk indicators to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

Training and Safety Culture Development

• Support deployment and continuous improvement of corporate EHS training programs.
• Ensure effective utilization of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and compliance tracking tools.
• Deliver leadership coaching, safety workshops, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Support development of frontline supervisors in safety leadership competencies.
• Foster an environment that encourages employee participation, hazard reporting, and acc