Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator

We are currently seeking a high caliber Environmental Health and Safety Manager for a long-term basis within our client’s team of experienced professionals. Based in Sun Valley, California.
 
Under the direction of the President, this position is responsible for the environmental laws, programs, and completion of site characterizations at each facility. This position works with government regulated agencies and counsel along with inter-company personnel at all levels to meet the requirements set forth by the agencies. This position will provide technical safety and health support to production and office personnel. This position will develop corporate safety and health programs as well as coordinate safety training programs. This position will monitor safety and health regulations and provide technical support to production and office personnel, and ensure that the company is in compliance with Federal and State safety and health regulations.

Primary Responsibilities

• • Maintain, administer, and enforce company-wide safety policies and procedures
• • Ensure company compliance with federal and state safety and environmental regulations
• • Provide technical safety and health support to production and office personnel
• • Maintain corporate safety and health programs, and assess and recommend areas of improvement
• • Coordinate with Human Resources on worker’s compensation and return to work issues
• • Serve as the primary contact with all federal and state environmental agencies
• • Coordinate and facilitate regulatory inspections
• • Conduct hazard assessments and develop recommendations
• • Liaise with legal counsel where appropriate

Position Requirements

• • Bachelor’s degree required
• • 5 plus years of related field experience with progressive responsibilities preferred
• • Ability to drive to and from several Southern California company locations
• • Strong knowledge of health and safety best practices and legal requirements
• • Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the workforce and management
• • Strong organizational skills and the ability to work to a timeline and meet deadlines
• • Ability to deal with regulatory agencies, advisors, and other outside parties
• • Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
• • Strong computer skills (MS Office / Outlook)
• • Ability to work under pressure and make strong decisions
• • Strong verbal and written communication skills
• • Bilingual a plus, but not necessary

Prior experience with most of the following preferred:

• CALOSHA
• CARB
• SCAQMD
•  EPA
• Fire Departments
• Regional Water Quality

***Notice to Candidates:  Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.

To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship***
        
“We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or any other criteria protected by governing law.”