Regional Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

UG2; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in facility services is seeking a Regional Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager in New York. This role focuses on coordinating risk management programs, training employees, and ensuring compliance with EHS regulations. Candidates should possess a strong background in EHS, a degree in a related field, and experience overseeing multiple sites. Join a team dedicated to promoting workplace safety and environmental health.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of occupational HSE work experience required.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal EHS regulations needed.
• Occupational Health & Safety Certification (ASP, CSP, or CIH) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and coordinate EHS programs.
• Manage employee training and awareness programs.
• Conduct training to inform department personnel on procedures.

Skills

Risk recognition

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

BA/BS in Safety, Engineering or related sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Our Regional Manager of Environmental Health and Safety will champion our national injury prevention initiatives and is responsible for administering, coordinating, and measuring the results of our risk management programs, and other policies impacting the environmental health and safety of our workforce, clients, and tenants. Individual will identify, evaluate, and analyze work environments to mitigate risks and manage programs and procedures that eliminate or control workplace hazards. Will develop and conduct safety training for front-line employees and perform observations to reinforce positive behaviors and correct at-risk behaviors. An ideal candidate will have experience in facilities management, especially in trades such as engineering, mechanical and janitorial.

Job Responsibilities

Manage employee training and awareness programs.

• Develop, implement and coordinate EHS programs.
• Ensure that UG2 EHS programs are fully implemented at all sites.
• Work with operations to ensure all work-related injuries and accidents are properly investigated, root causes are identified, corrective actions are taken, and lessons learned are shared.
• Ability to establish and lead internal audits of the safety program to evaluate conformance with and effectiveness of the health and safety processes and procedures
• Work with claim management and operations to ensure that all Worker's Compensation claims are filed timely.
• Work with operations managers to facilitate safety orientation for new sites or new employees.
• Conduct training to keep department personnel informed on procedures, methods, use of equipment and other quality control techniques. Through directly maintaining satisfaction of the department's requirements in the areas of staffing, orientation, communications and compliance with company policies and related regulations.
• Manage data applicable to risk management performance at a regional level. Data may include Key Performance Indicators, Total Recordable Incident Rates and Days Away to name a few.
• Assist with oversight of UG2's Fleet Management Program.
  
  

Key Interactions

• Executive Leadership
• Corporate EHS Resources
• Operations Personnel
• VP of Human Resources
• Stakeholders: Government and non-Government
• Site Specific EHS personnel
• Risk Consultants
• Contractors and Subcontractors
• Key Clients
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No direct reports.
• Provide oversight, direction, and support to operations managers, field supervisors, and employees.
  
  

Requirements (Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, And Education And/or Experience

• BA/BS in Safety, Engineering or related sciences preferred;
• Subject matter expertise in relevant local, state and federal EHS regulations;
• 6+ years of occupational HSE work experience, with experience in a management role overseeing multiple sites;
• Knowledge of risk recognition, assessment and control techniques;
• Effective communication and computer skills including verbal and writing reports. Use of Microsoft office;
• Experience with Fleet Management Programs;
• Conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills to enable the identification of issues and making sound decisions to determine appropriate courses of action for achieving long-range organizational goals;
• Occupational Health & Safety Certification (ASP, CSP, or CIH) a plus;
• Preference to candidates who are bilingual with English and Spanish.
  
  

Working Conditions And/or Physical Requirements

• Majority of travel within California. Limited travel to surrounding regions as business dictates.
• Ability to climb ladders to access elevated areas. Able to lift 50 pounds of weight.
  
  

About UG2

Founded in 2012, UG2 is privately held and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. At UG2, we set the standard in facility services through our relentless pursuit of innovation and excellence. We take pride in exceeding client expectations and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Every team member is integral to shaping our strategy and driving our mission. By embodying our commitment to service excellence, they directly contribute to UG2's growth and our reputation for delivering unparalleled results in a client-focused industry.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Facilities Services

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