10 years of combined education and experience in EHS, or a bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
Experience in electric utility construction (transmission, distribution, and substation) is essential.
Excellent interpersonal skills for effective collaboration across all organizational levels.
Professional certification (CUSP, CHST) preferred.
Training in First Aid, CPR, AED, and OSHA 500 is preferred.
Responsibilities
Actively support the company's commitment to safety and core values.
Ensure compliance with all EHS regulations at company, state, federal, and client levels.
Develop and implement EHS policies, programs, and training initiatives.
Mentor and evaluate the performance of EHS personnel.
Collaborate with project managers to establish EHS goals and safety action plans.
Lead accident investigations to identify root causes and corrective actions.
Maintain accountability programs for EHS issues across all projects.
Benefits
Competitive compensation package.
Paid time off.
Company-sponsored healthcare plan including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
HSA account with company contribution.
401k retirement plan with company match.
Profit sharing opportunities.
Accident and critical illness insurance.
Student loan payment and 529 college savings program.
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, identity theft protection, and employee assistance program.
Full Job Description
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY (EHS) MANAGER MID-ATLANTIC
Summary:
As the EHS Manager your will perform multiple functions and duties in support of the Riggs Distler & Company EHS Program and the company's desire to be a best-in-class provider of utility construction services. You will work directly with other EHS professionals and their operations partners. The EHS Manager is responsible for the collection of EHS data, review, and coordination of EHS related documentation, development of client / project specific pre-qualifications and plans as well as the performance of facility and work area audits. The EHS Manager performs training when required, mentors EHS Coordinators, Conducts / supports incident investigations utilizing the root cause analysis process. Additional support is provided for the company DOT and Safety Compliance Program. The salary range is $135,000.00 - $170,000.00.
Benefits:
Competitive Compensation Package
Paid Time Off
Company sponsored Healthcare Plan including Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
HSA Account with Company Contribution
401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
Profit Sharing
Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
Student Loan Payment & 529 College Saving Program
Company Paid:
Life & AD&D Insurance
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Identity Theft Protection
Employee Assistance Program
Responsibilities:
Actively supports the Company's commitment to safety and core values
Represents the Company with high ethical standards, always adhering to the Company code of conduct
Ensures full compliance with all company, state/federal and client EHS regulations
Participates in the development and implementation of EHS policies and programs, safe work practices, EHS training programs, and drug testing policies
Provides technical and administrative direction to EHS personnel. mentors, trains, and evaluates performance of EHS personnel
Works with Project Managers and Regional Managers to develop EHS goals and written safety action plans to assist in achieving the goals of the business units
Initiates and participates in all accident/incident investigations with operations personnel to determine Root-Causes and develop a Corrective Action Plan
Maintains Accountability Programs on all projects for EHS related issues, works with supervision to ensure uniform application of EHS related discipline
Monitors compliance with all drug and alcohol consortiums and support required testing
Assists and provides input on EHS related provisions in contracts and bid proposals as needed
Review and approve all Site-Specific EHS Plans
Participates in the pre-job planning process by attending meetings, assisting in the development of project specific EHS Plans
May perform Environmental Compliance Inspections occasionally to support field staff
Performs Regulatory Research as required
Overnight travel is necessary to support storm restoration work (maybe for extended periods)
Special projects and other duties as assigned
Education, Skills, Experience Needed:
10 years combined education and experience in EHS, or bachelor's degree in related field with at least 5 years combined experience in Environmental Health & Safety
Experience in electric Utility Construction (Transmission, Distribution & Substation) is a must
Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization
Ability to interact with the customer in a professional manner
Ability to travel monthly to company facilities and project sites
Must have a valid driver's license
Ability to pass a security background check
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Professional Certification preferred (CUSP, CHST)
Training in First Aid, CPR, AED and OSHA 500 Preferred
Knowledge of DOT Compliance a plus
Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting of 50 lbs
This job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management's assignment of essential functions and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
