Safety Health & Environmental Mgr

Safety Health & Environmental Mgr; Fayetteville (NC); Vor Ort; USD 104.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Relocation stipend for Fayetteville

Award-winning utility employer

Zusammenfassung

PWC is seeking a forward‑thinking Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager for Fayetteville, NC. The role champions safety culture, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence, guiding a small SHE team and coordinating contractors across safety, environmental, and compliance programs.

You will drive emergency planning and incident investigations, establish KPIs, and ensure OSHA/EPA/NESC/NFPA/DOT compliance while collaborating with organizational leaders to mitigate risks and promote

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety or related field with 10+ years of safety or environmental management experience, including 5+ years in a supervisory/PM capacity.
• Associate degree in Occupational Safety or related field with 12+ years of safety or environmental management experience.

Aufgaben

• Lead development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS programs.
• Drive safety culture, coach leaders and frontline employees, and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, DOT, and other standards.
• Oversee a small team of SHE professionals and manage external safety, environmental, or compliance contractors.
• Support emergency preparedness, incident investigations, root cause analyses, and workers’ compensation administration.
• Establish and track KPIs; provide executive level reporting and data-driven decision making.

Kenntnisse

Safety leadership

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigations

Emergency response planning

Training and development

Stakeholder engagement

Contractor management

Data analytics & KPIs

Problem solving

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety or related field

Associate degree in Occupational Safety or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Why PWC

PWC is seeking a forward‑thinking, action‑oriented Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager who will champion a culture where safety, environmental stewardship, compliance, and operational excellence are deeply embedded in everyday work. This role has enterprise‑wide influence and directly shapes how our Water Resources and Electric Utility divisions prevent incidents, protect employees, safeguard the community, and deliver reliable public services.

Your Role & Impact

The EHS Manager leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of programs that support strategic priorities. This includes building a strong safety culture, driving behavioral change, engaging employees at all levels, and ensuring consistent compliance with OSHA, EPA, NESC, NFPA, DOT, FMCSA, and other regulatory standards. The position oversees a small team of SHE professionals and manages contractors supporting compliance, environmental programs, and specialized safety functions.

This role is also responsible for certain elements of the organizations emergency preparedness and response planning, incident/spill response, annual compliance inspections, policy and procedure development, incident investigations and root cause analysis, and oversight of the Workers Compensation Program. The EHS Manager proactively collaborates with Organizational leaders to anticipate risks, identify gaps, and ensure that safe work practices/training are consistent, sustainable, and measurable.

Core Responsibilities

Strategic Safety Leadership

• Provide visible, hands‑on leadership and reinforce accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement across operational teams.
• Conduct safety audits, field observations, and inspections while coaching leaders and frontline employees.
• Provide accurate, timely, and reliable guidance during emergency events.
• Lead the development and implementation of safety programs for:
  • Hazardous Energy Control (LOTO)
  • Confined Space Entry
  • Trenching/Shoring
  • PPE/Workzone Safety and Traffic control
  • Respiratory Protection
  • Hearing Conservation
  • Contractor Safety Management
  • Industrial Hygiene practices
  • Electrical Safety/Arc Flash
• Coach and develop a small internal team of SHE professionals; set clear expectations and support performance growth.
• Manage external contractors providing safety, environmental, or compliance services.

Environmental Compliance

• Evaluate changing market, regulatory, and technological conditions; adjust processes and operating models to address gaps, reduce hazardous/universal waste, and increase value to the enterprise. Ensure operational compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. Promote reuse/recycling to reduce environmental impact.
• Evaluate operational investments, major projects, and resource allocations to enable data driven decision‑making and operational efficiency.
• Identify, standardize, and deploy best practices across the division to drive sustained performance and continuous improvement.
• Ensure that the division’s strategic direction, capabilities, and infrastructure evolve with market needs and emerging industry trends.

Performance Management & Analytics

• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure program success; analyze trends and deliver clear executive‑level reporting.
• Lead initiatives to reduce incidents, minimize waste, conserve resources, and advance sustainability efforts.
• Manage Workers Compensation administration and ensure accurate OSHA logs, TRIR/DART, and incident rate calculations.
• Ensure all safety training requirements are met; introduce innovative training approaches including computer‑based learning.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety or related field and at least ten (10) years of progressive safety or environmental management experience, including five (5) years in a supervisory or project management capacity or
• Associate degree in Occupational Safety or related field and at least twelve (12) years of safety or environmental management experience.
• Proven ability to build and maintain a strong safety culture across field‑based utility operations.
• Solid knowledge of utility safety, environmental compliance, inspections, and industry best practices.
• Strong understanding of OSHA recordkeeping, DART and incident rate calculations, and workers compensation processes.
• Working knowledge of industrial hygiene, hearing conservation, and exposure monitoring.
• Ability to lead emergency response/major incident investigations with accuracy and calm under pressure.
• Clear, effective communicator with strong presentation and training skills.
• Skilled in building strong relationships with employees, leaders, regulators, contractors, and community partners.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a focus on prevention, sustainability, and operational excellence.

What You’ll Get

• A competitive compensation package.
• Relocation stipend for candidates moving to the Fayetteville region.
• The opportunity to work for an award‑winning utility recognized for excellence, reliability, and community stewardship.

Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options.
• Group Life and Long‑Term Disability Insurance.
• Wellness Program offering $120 off per month on medical premiums.
• Onsite Gym and Onsite Medical Facility.

Retirement & Financial Benefits

• Pension through the NC Local Government Employees’ Retirement System.
• 401(k) Match Retirement Plan.
• 457 Plan for additional retirement savings.

Grade 416 $104,234-$137,328-$170,423 Exempt/Salaried

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