On-Site EHS Leader (6-Month) - Manufacturing & Compliance

ERM; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

ERM is seeking an experienced EHS Manager at a client facility in Oak Hill, NY to lead environmental, health, and safety initiatives and provide technical support for manufacturing operations. This is a full-time, limited-term role for 6 months, with potential extension, requiring regular on-site presence.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, risk management, incident investigation, training, and leadership engagement to drive continuous EHS improvements across site operations.

Qualifications

• BS in Safety, Occupational Health, Engineering, or related science degree preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years relevant EHS experience with exposure to manufacturing or R&D industries preferred.
• CSP preferred.
• Experience conducting health and safety risk assessments and industrial hygiene monitoring.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations, including CAL OSHA.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental and company requirements and maintain records.
• Provide daily EHS support to production, maintenance, engineering and operations teams; coach and train staff.
• Investigate incidents, injuries, near misses, and environmental events and determine corrective actions.
• Deliver EHS training, conduct toolbox talks and promote safety culture across the facility.
• Conduct inspections and audits; monitor EHS metrics and communicate findings to management.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Risk assessment

Industrial hygiene

CSP preferred

Education

BS in Safety, Occupational Health, Engineering, or related field

Tools

LOTO awareness

MOC process

Job description

ERM is seeking an experienced EHS Manager at a client facility in Oak Hill, NY to lead environmental, health, and safety initiatives and provide technical support for manufacturing operations. This is a full-time, limited-term role for 6 months, with potential extension, requiring regular on-site presence.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, risk management, incident investigation, training, and leadership engagement to drive continuous EHS improvements across site operations.