Job DescriptionYour Role & ImpactThe EHS Manager leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of programs that support strategic priorities. This includes building a strong safety culture, driving behavioral change, engaging employees at all levels, and ensuring consistent compliance with OSHA, EPA, NESC, NFPA, DOT, FMCSA, and other regulatory standards. The position oversees a small team of SHE professionals and manages contractors supporting compliance, environmental programs, and specialized safety functions.
This role is also responsible for certain elements of the organizations emergency preparedness and response planning, incident/spill response, annual compliance inspections, policy and procedure development, incident investigations and root cause analysis, and oversight of the Workers Compensation Program. The EHS Manager proactively collaborates with Organizational leaders to anticipate risks, identify gaps, and ensure that safe work practices/training are consistent, sustainable, and measurable.
Core ResponsibilitiesStrategic Safety Leadership- Provide visible, hands-on leadership and reinforce accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement across operational teams.
- Conduct safety audits, field observations, and inspections while coaching leaders and frontline employees.
- Provide accurate, timely, and reliable guidance during emergency events.
- Lead the development and implementation of safety programs for:
- Hazardous Energy Control (LOTO)
- Confined Space Entry
- Trenching/Shoring
- PPE/Workzone Safety and Traffic control
- Respiratory Protection
- Hearing Conservation
- Contractor Safety Management
- Industrial Hygiene practices
- Electrical Safety/Arc Flash
- Coach and develop a small internal team of SHE professionals; set clear expectations and support performance growth.
- Manage external contractors providing safety, environmental, or compliance services.
Environmental Compliance- Evaluate changing market, regulatory, and technological conditions; adjust processes and operating models to address gaps, reduce hazardous/universal waste, and increase value to the enterprise. Ensure operational compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. Promote reuse/recycling to reduce environmental impact
- Evaluate operational investments, major projects, and resource allocations to enable data driven decision-making and operational efficiency.
- Identify, standardize, and deploy best practices across the division to drive sustained performance and continuous improvement.
- Ensure that the division's strategic direction, capabilities, and infrastructure evolve with market needs and emerging industry trends.
Performance Management & Analytics- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure program success; analyze trends and deliver clear executive-level reporting.
- Lead initiatives to reduce incidents, minimize waste, conserve resources, and advance sustainability efforts.
- Manage Workers Compensation administration and ensure accurate OSHA logs, TRIR/DART, and incident rate calculations.
- Ensure all safety training requirements are met; introduce innovative training approaches including computer-based learning.
Required Qualifications & Skills - Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety or related field and at least ten (10) years of progressive safety or environmental management experience, including five (5) years in a supervisory or project management capacity or
- Associate degree in Occupational Safety or related field and at least twelve (12) years of safety or environmental management experience.
- Proven ability to build and maintain a strong safety culture across field-based utility operations.
- Solid knowledge of utility safety, environmental compliance, inspections, and industry best practices.
- Strong understanding of OSHA recordkeeping, DART and incident rate calculations, and workers compensation processes.
- Working knowledge of industrial hygiene, hearing conservation, and exposure monitoring.
- Ability to lead emergency response/major incident investigations with accuracy and calm under pressure.
- Clear, effective communicator with strong presentation and training skills.
- Skilled in building strong relationships with employees, leaders, regulators, contractors, and community partners.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on prevention, sustainability, and operational excellence.
What You'll Get- A competitive compensation package.
- Relocation stipend for candidates moving to the Fayetteville region.
- The opportunity to work for an award-winning utility recognized for excellence, reliability, and community stewardship
Health & Wellness Benefits:- Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options.
- Group Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
- Wellness Program offering $120 off per month on medical premiums.
- Onsite Gym and Onsite Medical Facility.
Retirement & Financial Benefits:- Pension through the NC Local Government Employees' Retirement System.
- 401(k) Match Retirement Plan.
- 457 Plan for additional retirement savings.
Grade 416 $104,234-$137,328-$170,423 Exempt/Salaried
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