Senior EHS Leader - Safe, Scalable 24/7 R&D Operations

Jobtailor; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior EHS leader to partner with R&D operations, owning the site safety strategy and execution at scale. You will anticipate regulatory needs, drive risk controls, and embed EHS into design, equipment deployment, and work planning across multiple functions.

The role requires leading incident investigations, developing and maintaining programs, and providing field leadership across shifts in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive EHS experience in complex technical environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior EHS partner across R&D operations, owning site-level safety strategy, priorities, and execution as the footprint scales.
• Anticipate EHS requirements for new operations, equipment, processes, construction phases, staffing ramps, and 24/7 operations, translating them into practical plans.
• Lead proactive risk identification and control across special projects, including machine safety, ergonomics, electrical safety, material handling, contractor safety, and site-specific risks.
• Build and maintain site EHS programs, risk assessments, procedures, training, inspections, corrective-action systems, emergency preparedness, and compliance processes.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Facilities, Workplace, Construction, Security, People, Legal, and vendors to embed safety into facility design, equipment deployment, work planning, and operating decisions.
• Provide visible field leadership across shifts and operating conditions, supporting EHS coverage and escalation for 24/7 operations.
• Lead incident response and investigation for significant events, including fact-finding, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, verification, trend analysis, and lessons-learned communication.
• Analyze incident, near-miss, inspection, and operational data to identify recurring risks and drive preventive actions across sites.
• Oversee contractor and contingent-worker safety interfaces across multi-employer worksites.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and readiness, including applicable State and OSHA requirements, and develop metrics and reporting for leadership.

Skills

EHS management

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Data analysis

Safety metrics

Hole leadership

Machine safety

Ergonomics

Electrical safety

Tools

OSHA knowledge

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a senior EHS leader to partner with R&D operations, owning the site safety strategy and execution at scale. You will anticipate regulatory needs, drive risk controls, and embed EHS into design, equipment deployment, and work planning across multiple functions.

The role requires leading incident investigations, developing and maintaining programs, and providing field leadership across shifts in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment.