Regional EHS Manager

Vallejo, California | Bay Area Region

Lead Safety. Drive Excellence. Make an Impact.

Looking for an opportunity to influence safety culture across complex industrial and construction projects throughout Northern California and beyond?

At F.D. Thomas, Inc., we're seeking an experienced Regional Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to provide leadership, guidance, and oversight for our Bay Area operations. This role offers the opportunity to partner directly with operations leaders, mentor safety professionals, and help ensure every employee returns home safely each day.

Based in Vallejo, California, this position supports projects throughout the Bay Area, with occasional travel to other company operations across the western United States.

About the Job

The Regional EHS Manager serves as the primary safety and environmental leader for assigned operations throughout Northern California. This role is responsible for implementing safety programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing incident investigations, conducting field audits, and driving continuous improvement across multiple projects.

The successful candidate will be a visible field leader who builds strong relationships with project teams, clients, and regulatory agencies while promoting a world-class safety culture.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide Regional EHS Leadership

• Lead implementation of corporate EHS programs across assigned projects.
• Support project teams during pre-planning and startup activities.
• Ensure site-specific safety plans, JSAs, and compliance documents are completed and maintained.
• Partner with project leadership to identify risks and implement effective controls.
• Mentor and support site safety professionals and operational leaders.

Drive Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, environmental regulations, and client requirements.
• Monitor changing regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Conduct field evaluations and safety observations.
• Identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Support company-wide safety initiatives and performance goals.

Lead Incident Management

• Manage accident, injury, and near-miss investigations.
• Determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Support workers' compensation and return-to-work processes.
• Coordinate reporting and regulatory documentation as required.

Conduct Audits & Field Oversight

• Perform regular field inspections and project audits.
• Evaluate site safety culture and regulatory compliance.
• Review training records, certifications, and project documentation.
• Utilize EHS software systems and reporting tools to track performance metrics.

Support Industrial Hygiene Programs

• Coordinate industrial hygiene monitoring activities.
• Partner with Certified Industrial Hygienists on sampling and evaluations.
• Assist with exposure assessments involving noise, airborne contaminants, heat stress, and other occupational health concerns.
• Maintain and support monitoring equipment and programs.

Deliver Training

• Conduct safety orientations and onboarding activities.
• Facilitate competent person and leadership safety training.
• Coach project leaders on regulatory compliance and best practices.
• Promote ongoing employee engagement through meetings, communications, and educational programs.

Partner with Leadership

• Participate in regional operations meetings.
• Provide regular EHS updates and performance reporting.
• Assist with subcontractor prequalification and safety reviews.
• Support strategic initiatives that strengthen company safety performance.

What Success Looks Like

You are a trusted advisor to operations leadership, a visible presence in the field, and a champion of employee health and safety. You can comfortably interact with craft professionals, project managers, clients, and executive leadership while balancing compliance with operational effectiveness.

Most importantly, you lead by example and inspire others to make safe decisions every day.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• OSHA 500 Certification
• Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA and Cal/OSHA construction regulations
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or comparable BCSP certification
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Fall Protection
  • Respiratory Protection
  • Confined Space Entry
  • Hazard Communication
  • Lead Abatement
  • Industrial Hygiene Principles
• Minimum 5 years of safety management experience in construction, industrial services, coatings, or related industries
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in safety, industrial hygiene, Environmental Sciences, Occupational Health, or a related field
• Five (5) years' experience in a similar position
• Experience supporting heavy industrial, coating, or specialty contracting operations
• Bilingual in English/Spanish

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $110,000 - $130,000 annually

Compensation is based on experience, certifications, and overall qualifications.

In addition, F.D. Thomas offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Career Development Opportunities
• Professional Training & Certifications
• And More

Join Our Team

At F.D. Thomas, safety is more than a program-it is a core value. If you're a collaborative leader who is passionate about protecting people, improving performance, and building strong relationships, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us Leave Things Better Than We Found Them.