Sr Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager

Paligen Technologies, Inc.; Graham (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Paligen Technologies is seeking a Senior Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to provide strategic leadership across all operations, ensuring compliance, incident-free performance, and a strong safety culture. The role emphasizes expert construction safety knowledge for design-build projects, contractor management, and integrating safety into engineering and architectural design processes.

The position requires distributing leadership across departments, managing high-hazard risks, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
• 10+ years of EHS experience in industrial, manufacturing, or construction environments.
• Experience leading EHS programs during construction, capital projects, or site expansions.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA construction standards and risk management methodologies.
• Proven track record implementing ISO 14001/45001 systems or similar frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-site EHS strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead construction safety programs, contractor management, and site safety plans.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Legal to embed safety in project specs.
• Drive incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and CAPA.
• Develop KPIs and dashboards to track EHS performance.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Safety Leadership

OSHA Construction Standards

ISO 14001/45001

Contractor Management

Design-Build Safety

Risk Management

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s Degree or CSP/CHMM/CIH (preferred)

Tools

ISO 14001/45001 framework

Job description

Senior Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

Job Family: Human Resources

Company: Paligen Technologies

Location: On-Site, Tampa FL or Graham KY

The Sr Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager provides strategic leadership, direction, and oversight for Paligen Tech’s EHS programs across all operations. This role is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive EHS strategies, managing high‑hazard chemical and explosive manufacturing risks, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and driving a strong interdependent culture that is committed to incident‑free performance and where employees care about each other and collaborate on safety.

A key requirement for this position is expert‑level knowledge in construction safety, specifically for design‑build projects, including pre‑construction planning, contractor management, site safety leadership, and integration of safety and risk management principles into engineering and architectural design processes.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute the company’s multi‑year EHS strategy aligned with organizational objectives, growth plans, and regulatory frameworks.
• Advise senior leadership on emerging regulations, industry trends, and risk management opportunities.
• Establish and promote a proactive, prevention‑focused EHS culture across all departments and project sites.

Operational and Tactical EHS Support

• Lead the implementation of EHS programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, local regulatory bodies, and company standards.
• Develop programs in alignment with ISO 14001/45001 and support certification/recertification efforts.
• Support incident response, investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action plans.
• Provide hands‑on support to facilities, project teams, and field operations for risk assessments, safety planning, and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as the subject matter expert to internal teams on occupational safety, environmental, emergency response, and industrial hygiene programs.
• Stay current with emerging regulations, industry trends, safety technologies, and best practices specific to chemical and explosive manufacturing.

Construction Safety and Design‑Build Expertise

• Lead EHS planning and hazard mitigation strategies during the design, engineering, and pre‑construction phases.
• Partner with program managers, process safety managers, construction managers, risk management, and engineering leaders to embed safety requirements into project specifications.
• Oversee contractor safety programs, subcontractor qualification, and site‑specific safety plans.
• Conduct site audits, inspections, and readiness assessments for complex construction and design‑build environments.
• Support project managers in maintaining compliance with construction safety standards, including OSHA, DoD requirements, and industry best practices.

Leadership and Collaboration

• Manage and mentor EHS staff, contractors, and site safety personnel.
• Interface with cross‑functional teams including Operations, Engineering, Programs, Facilities, HR, and Legal.
• Lead multisite EHS committees, training, and communication/promotion initiatives.

Continuous Improvement

• Develop KPIs, dashboards, and reporting systems to track EHS performance.
• Identify trends, create root‑cause‑based action plans, and champion continuous improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies, tools, and systems to advance safety and environmental performance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Safety, Construction Management, Safety Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive EHS experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, or construction environments, including significant work in construction projects; at least 5 years in chemical, energetic, or explosive manufacturing highly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading EHS programs during construction, capital projects, or site expansions.
• Proven success implementing ISO 14001/45001 systems or similar management frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA construction standards, risk management methodologies, and contractor safety management.
• Experience leading strategic EHS initiatives in a multi‑site or project‑based organization.
• Excellent communication, written and verbal, and attention to detail.
• Acts with integrity, works collaboratively, and drives continual improvement.
• Strong understanding and working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, DoD 4145 and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated track record of building high‑performance EHS teams, driving large scale EHS initiatives, and influencing at all organizational levels, including contractors.
• Background supporting large capital projects, equipment installations, or construction contractor oversight.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or professional certifications such as CSP, CHMM, CIH or equivalent.
• Experience in DoD, defense manufacturing, or other high‑hazard regulated environments.

Other Requirements

• Travel:~30% Travel to project sites or manufacturing locations as needed.
• Work Environment:Manufacturing sites, active construction projects/fieldwork, and office settings.
• Background Investigation / Drug Screen / US person: Required.

Paligen Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value the unique skills and capabilities that our team members bring to our mission. We make all hiring and employment decisions based solely on individual qualifications, merit, and business needs. We strictly prohibit discrimination, ensuring a fair and objective selection process for all applicants.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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