Environmental Health Safety Manager

Acciona; Texas; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to develop and oversee EHS programs in a unionized manufacturing environment. The role ensures regulatory and ISO compliance, drives continuous improvement, and fosters a proactive safety culture across site management, union leadership, and contractors.

The position focuses on ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 alignment, incident investigations, training, and collaboration with union representatives to meet CBAs and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in an EHS leadership role.
• Preferred CSP, ASP, CIH, OHST, CHMM, ISO 14001 certifications.
• Experience with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage EHS policies and programs aligned with corporate standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 alignment and audits.
• Monitor regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA) and conduct site audits.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective actions.
• Deliver EHS training for employees, supervisors, contractors, and union workforce.
• Collaborate with site management, union representatives, and stakeholders to promote a proactive safety culture.

Skills

EHS leadership

ISO 45001

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Training programs

Union collaboration

Education

Bachelors in EHS

Job description

Job Description

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the company’s Environmental, Health, and Safety programs within a unionized manufacturing environment. This role ensures compliance with regulatory and ISO requirements, drives continuous improvement in safety and environmental performance, and fosters a proactive culture of safety. The EHS Manager collaborates closely with site management, union leadership, employees, contractors, and external agencies to minimize risk and support sustainable manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

EHS Program Development & ISO Alignment

• Develop, implement, manage, and continuously improve EHS policies, programs, and procedures in alignment with corporate standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance and alignment with ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) standards.
• Support internal and external ISO audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Regulatory Compliance & Audits

• Monitor compliance with federal, state, local, and industry regulations, including OSHA and EPA requirements.
• Conduct site audits, inspections, and assessments to identify hazards, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare, maintain, and submit required regulatory reports, permits, and documentation.

Incident Investigation & Risk Management

• Lead investigations of safety incidents, accidents, and near misses.
• Perform thorough root cause analyses and ensure effective corrective and preventive actions are implemented and tracked.
• Conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and develop pre-task safety plans.
• Recommend and enforce workplace safety standards and procedures.

Training & Workforce Development

• Develop, coordinate, and deliver EHS training programs for employees, supervisors, contractors, and union workforce members.
• Maintain accurate training records and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Certify new employees in forklift operation and other applicable industrial or material-handling equipment.

Unionized Manufacturing Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with site managers, supervisors, employees, and union representatives to address EHS concerns and promote a cooperative, proactive safety culture.
• Ensure EHS programs, training, and corrective actions are implemented consistently with collective bargaining agreements (CBAs).
• Participate in and facilitate site EHS and labor-management safety committee meetings.

Environmental Stewardship

• Oversee environmental compliance programs, including waste management, pollution prevention, and sustainability initiatives.
• Promote environmentally responsible practices aligned with corporate goals and customer expectations.

Reporting, Communication & Continuous Improvement

• Generate, analyze, and present written and verbal reports on EHS performance, compliance status, trends, and improvement initiatives to leadership and stakeholders.
• Track EHS performance metrics and KPIs to drive continuous improvement and risk reduction.

Education

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an EHS leadership role.
• Preferred Certifications: CSP, ASP, CIH, OHST, CHMM, ISO 14001

Company Description

BUSINESS AS UNUSUAL
We are a global group that develops and manages sustainable infrastructure solutions, especially in renewable energy. Our business spans the entire value chain, from design and construction through to operation and maintenance.

Our goal is to lead the transition towards a low-carbon economy, bringing technical excellence and innovation to all of our projects to design a better planet. We are committed to contributing to the economic and social development of the communities in which we operate.

At ACCIONA we are championing a different way of doing business that promotes the welfare of soc