Sr Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager

Paligen Technologies; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401k with company matching

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Paligen Technologies is seeking a Senior Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead the company’s EHS programs across operations. The role focuses on strategic leadership, high-hazard construction safety, and risk management to ensure incident-free performance while safeguarding employees and facilities.

The position requires expert knowledge in design-build construction safety, contractor oversight, and integration of safety into project design processes, with travel ~30% to project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Safety, Construction Management, Safety Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive EHS experience in industrial/manufacturing/construction environments, with significant construction project exposure.
• Experience leading EHS programs during construction, capital projects, or site expansions.
• ISO 14001/45001 system implementation experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA construction standards, risk management, and contractor safety management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company’s multi-year EHS strategy aligned with objectives, growth plans, and regulatory frameworks.
• Advise senior leadership on emerging regulations, industry trends, and risk management opportunities.
• Establish a proactive, prevention-focused EHS culture across all departments and project sites.
• Lead the implementation of EHS programs, policies, and procedures for OSHA/EPA/NFPA compliance.
• Develop programs aligned with ISO 14001/45001 and support certification efforts.
• Provide hands-on support for risk assessments, safety planning, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee contractor safety programs, subcontractor qualification, and site safety plans.
• Lead multisite EHS committees, training, and KPI dashboards.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

At Paligen Technologies, our drive for success is strengthened knowing each of us supports the U.S. warfighter and modernizes the U.S. defense industrial base.

We support each team member with a comprehensive benefits package that fosters growth and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• 401k with company matching
• Paid time off
• Holidays

01. Our Vision

To transform industry through innovation in manufacturing and engineering solutions.

Open Positions

Position:Sr Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager

Location: Tampa, FL

Job Id:306

# of Openings:1

Position Title: Senior Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

Job Family: Human Resources

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.
• 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.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.