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As an Environmental Health & Safety Officer (EHS Officer), you will create, implement, and maintain Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) programs for our growing list of life science and high-tech clients. Your time will be spent on-site with our clients, developing and implementing customized safety programs in hazard communication, biosafety, chemical safety, emergency preparedness, radiation safety, and facilities safety. You will interact with visionaries, researchers, and senior management at leading firms in a fast-paced and highly varied environment. Being comfortable working with clients, from technicians to CEOs, in a diverse range of corporate cultures is essential!

We take pride in our staff having a strong science background. Being able to speak peer-to-peer is critical to our clients. As former scientists with a continual passion for learning, our consultants understand what EHS policies and procedures can mean to experiments, timelines, and new products and procedures.

If you are self-motivated, adaptable, willing to constantly learn, and want to be an “expert generalist” in EHS for life sciences, come join us!

Job Responsibilities

• Hands-on development and implementation of client EHS programs, including: Biosafety, Chemical Safety, Radiation Safety, Hazard Communication, Emergency Preparedness, Additional OSHA specific safety programs as needed.
• Establishment and maintenance of EHS permits and licenses in compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations.
• Conduct Job Safety Analyses for hazardous materials processes.
• Conduct Risk Assessments to analyze and evaluate the proper handling of biological materials.
• Work with clients’ staff to develop a culture of EHS and worker safety by expanding and writing policies, procedures, instructions and manuals.
• Coordinate and facilitate safety committees.
• Prepare and deliver training to fulfill regulatory requirements and ensure clients’ employees are fully aware of the safety program.
• Maintain complete documentation of all aspects of the EHS program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; Biology or Chemistry degrees strongly preferred.
• Master’s degree or PhD in Life Sciences desired.
• 2+ years of experience in a laboratory setting (biotechnology, pharmaceutical research, academic science, or medical technology science preferred) or EHS related work experience.
• Must have valid driver's license, ability to commute to various locations on a daily basis, and potentially multiple locations during the workday.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work and communicate effectively with multiple clients and regulatory agencies.
• Must be highly organized with strong prioritization skills and possess the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Able to be productive and resilient in a dynamic and fast-paced consulting environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.

What you need to be successful in this role:

• Service oriented with a positive attitude.
• Strong initiative to dig into resources efficiently and effectively.
• Comfort working in both an independent and collaborate environment.

As an equal opportunity employer, Safety Partners will provide reasonable accommodation for a disability or sincerely-held religious belief where required by law to do so.

Company Overview

GTI designs, engineers, and manufactures complex modular systems supporting energy storage, power generation, modular data center infrastructure, defense, and industrial markets. Operating in a high-mix, engineered-to-order manufacturing environment, GTI delivers steel enclosures, integrated platforms, and mission-critical modular systems. Maintaining safe operations, environmental compliance, and disciplined quality systems is critical to GTI’s manufacturing performance and ISO 9001-certified operating environment.

Position Overview

GTI is seeking a Director of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) to lead enterprise safety, environmental compliance, and risk management across manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for developing and enforcing EHS programs that protect employees, ensure regulatory compliance, and support operational excellence in fabrication-driven manufacturing environments. The Director of EHS partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain leadership to embed safety into daily production activities while maintaining compliance with OSHA regulations, environmental standards, and ISO-aligned quality systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead GTI’s Environmental Health & Safety strategy across manufacturing facilities

• Establish and enforce safety programs aligned with OSHA, EPA, and applicable state and federal regulations

• Build and maintain safety management systems that support ISO 9001 operational discipline

• Lead site-level safety initiatives including hazard identification, risk mitigation, and safety audits

• Oversee incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation

• Develop leading and lagging safety KPIs including TRIR, DART, near-miss reporting, and incident frequency rates

• Implement safety training programs covering equipment operation, lockout/tagout, confined space, welding safety, and industrial hazards

• Partner with manufacturing leadership to integrate safety into fabrication, assembly, welding, and production workflows

• Ensure environmental compliance including waste handling, hazardous material storage, emissions reporting, and regulatory documentation

• Manage site emergency response planning and incident preparedness

• Conduct internal audits and inspections to verify compliance with safety and environmental standards

• Develop and maintain safety documentation, policies, and regulatory reporting requirements

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce workplace hazards and improve operational safety culture

• Collaborate with HR and Operations to support worker safety training, onboarding safety orientation, and compliance programs

• Provide executive reporting on safety performance, compliance risks, and improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field

• 10+ years of EHS experience within industrial manufacturing or fabrication environments

• 5+ years of leadership experience managing EHS programs or safety teams

• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance standards

• Experience implementing safety systems within ISO-aligned manufacturing environments

• Proven experience leading incident investigations and corrective action programs

• Strong knowledge of industrial hazards including welding, fabrication, heavy equipment, and manufacturing processes

• Demonstrated ability to influence plant leadership and drive safety culture improvements

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or similar certification

• Experience in fabrication, modular manufacturing, or heavy industrial environments

• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations

• Familiarity with environmental reporting, hazardous materials management, and sustainability initiatives

• Experience building enterprise EHS programs in growth-stage manufacturing organizations

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Job Description:

Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Safety, the Regional EHS Coordinator achieves operational health and safety goals through a proven, pro-active approach in safety management. Working closely with facility leadership, Regional Environmental Managers, and Corporate Safety, the Regional EHS Coordinator will develop consistent and uniform safety practices specific to the site’s operational safety hazards. This position is responsible for implementing safety programs and assisting with environmental programs monitoring and training for their assigned region.

The Regional EHS Coordinator works in the following essential functions by area:

Health& Safety (H&S)

• Leads and coordinates the implementation and monitoring of the effectiveness of the safety and health program.
• Implements processes and training necessary to ensure compliance.
• Uses knowledge, skills, and abilities to develop safety programs specific to the hazards of the operations.
• Assists with coaching all employees on safety related issues.
• Assist with management of contractor safety to meet regulatory and company requirements.
• Supports, leads and reviews incident investigation reports.
• Leads, coordinates, and conducts EHS program auditing.

Environmental

• Work with our environmental department to assist with personnel training and inspections.
• Monitors and coordinates safe and compliant spill prevention and response, chemical and waste handling and storing, and waste disposal with approved vendors.

Regional Operational Safety

• Works closely with operations and management to understand industry specific equipment and associated health and safety risks.
• Works with each manager to identify incident trends and solutions to prevent any future injuries.
• Performs incident and injury investigation, root cause analysis and ensures corrective actions are developed to prevent repeat events.
• Working knowledge of: Local/State/Federal Safety requirements; NFPA compliance; National Electric Code; Workers Compensation implications.
• Acts as a technical resource responsible for maintaining specific programs such as contractor safety, fall prevention, illness and injury prevention programs, accident investigations, hazard communication, emergency action plan(s) and ergonomics programs.
• Evaluates equipment design, administrative procedures, and training requirements to establish best management practices and safe work practices.
• Provides health and safety coaching/assistance to develop managers and safety teams.

The Regional EHS Coordinator should have the following qualifications:

• BS in Health and Safety preferred; 3 - 5-year heavy industrial safety experience required.
• Knowledge, skills, and ability to execute local, state, and federal health and safety laws and other government compliance regulations.
• Experience in heavy manufacturing or industrial environment required.
• Knowledge and experience in collecting, managing, and analyzing various data and trends in health & safety behavior and compliance.
• Must make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, and/or government law.
• Experience with Safety Management Systems strongly preferred.
• Must be personally responsible and accountable for achieving performance goals as well as those of a team and have a proven track record of building credible relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Effective written and oral communication skills within a culturally diverse environment required.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to drive an automobile.
• Overnight Travel is required.
• A flexible schedule is critical to support the regions operations needs and to respond to urgent matters.

The Regional EHS Coordinator should be able to perform the following physical activities required (with or without reasonable accommodations):

• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds frequently, walk or otherwise negotiate around physical barriers as would be found in a manufacturing facility, warehouse, or metal recycling scrap yard.
• Ability to sit for up to 6 hours per day; keyboard for 1-3 hours per day; and be mobile for extended periods of time, up to several hours per day.
• Visual acuity required to perform close detail work to input and retrieve data from a computer; read and interpret figures on reports; conduct physical facilities inspections; and drive.

Shirley Parsons is partnering with a leading environmental services company looking to add a Director of EHS & Transportation Services to their team. This person will be in charge of designing, executing, and overseeing initiatives and guidelines that promote a secure, healthy, and regulatory-compliant workplace across fixed work environments. This position will report directly to the Vice President of EHS and will oversee a team of environmental, health, and safety experts who work directly with business units and are strategically assigned across North America.

The Role:

• Work closely with operations leaders to embed EHS&T priorities into workflows and decision frameworks.
• Maintain adherence to environmental laws and reporting obligations at the federal, state, and local levels across all operations.
• Create and execute EHS&T frameworks, guidelines, and initiatives customized for operational workflows and aligned with corporate objectives, compliance standards, and stakeholder expectations.
• Manage and coach EHS&T field staff to promote development and continuous improvement.

The Candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management or Occupational Health and Safety preferred.
• Comprehensive expertise in environmental laws, OSHA requirements, and transportation safety standards.
• 10+ years of safety experience and 5+ years in a managerial role.
• CSP or CIH would be highly desirable for this position.
• Ability to travel as required throughout multiple project locations across the United States.

• Compliance with Health & Safety Regulations
• Monitor and ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards related to environmental health and safety within the facility
• Manage federal, state, and local outside agencies for routine safety inspections, including compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Lead local safety and environmental programs and provide direction for facility
• Stay up to date on federal, state, and local regulations related to environmental health and safety and advise management on emerging trends and changes in regulations, assisting in the implementation of necessary measures to maintain compliance
• Develop and oversee incident response plans and procedures
• Investigate accidents, near misses, and other safety incidents to identify root causes and develop corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence
• Ensure proper onsite management and offsite disposal of solid, universal, and hazardous wastes to protect water quality and comply with applicable regulations
• Conduct daily activities including incident review, risk assessment, action item tracking, reporting, 5S/CI events, and project tracking
• Working with Business Unit Safety Manager, implement enterprise-wide and business unit safety activities
• Risk Assessment
• Manage local Safety and Environmental programs and provide direction for corrections and improvements as needed
• Conduct regular inspections and audits for the facility to assess compliance with safety regulations and internal policies; provide recommendations and guidance for corrective actions as needed
• Develop and implement safety protocols, policies, and procedures to mitigate risks and hazards in the workplace
• Collaborate with management to develop and maintain emergency response plans. Conduct drills and exercises to assess the effectiveness of emergency protocols and ensure employees are prepared
• Investigates and reviews safety related incidents and reports, including reports for insurance carriers
• Drive closure of recommendations to reduce identified risks
• Communication and Documentation
• Establish and implement facility and organizational safety communications to ensure employees are aware of potential hazards and safety initiatives
• Develop, deliver, and track environmental and safety training, including hazardous material handling, new employee orientation, emergency response, lockout/tagout, and personal protective equipment (PPE) usage to increase awareness and understanding of safety practices
• Maintain exact records and documentation related to safety programs, incidents, inspections, and training activities
• Develop, manage, and check monthly metrics and audits for EHS
• Prepare reports and presentations on safety performance, trends, and recommendations for management
• Regularly communicate with leadership on projects, ongoing issues, and opportunities
• Continuous Improvement
• Continuously evaluate manufacturing processes, equipment, and machinery to identify potential safety hazards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to recommend and implement improvements to processes, design, procedures, and operating equipment to enhance workplace safety
• Champion initiatives that identify and communicate facility risk exposure and prioritize risk reduction needs
• Champion and participate in safety and employee engagement initiatives
• Support facility-wide continuous improvement and 5S efforts
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce or eliminate waste by reducing process waste, reducing, and recycling
• Participate in other projects as assigned that relate to the overall goals of the department and organization
  

• 7+ years of experience in an environmental, health, and safety manufacturing environment
  

• Experience in Lockout/Tag out programs and machine guarding
• Experience with forklift training
• In depth knowledge of environmental, health, and safety laws, regulations, and standards (OSHA, EPA)
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and associated safety hazards
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies and lean manufacturing principles
• Training and facilitation experience and capability
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively convey complex safety concepts to diverse audiences
• Analytical mindset with the proven ability to assess risks, identify trends, interpret operational needs, and recommend appropriate corrective actions
• Problem solving and data analysis skills (8D, 5Y, statistics)
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate, influence, and coach stakeholders at varying levels of the organization
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple project simultaneously
• Proficiency in using software applications and tools for safety reporting, data analysis, and documentation
• Strong PC skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including the ability to develop summary graphs, tables, pivot tables, and other reports using PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred
• Certified Safety professional, preferred
• First Aid/CPR certification, preferred
  

• Onsite; plant and office environment.
• Plant environment and may be exposed to bad weather, excessive heat and/or noise
  

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs
  

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As the global senior expert for Chemicals Management & Compliance, you will be the primary compliance advisor for the business in several technical areas, including Dangerous Goods Regulations, Hazardous Materials Transportation and Warehousing, Transport Emergency Response Management and Controlled Products Regulations. You will lead the development of global policies, processes and systems to ensure regulatory chemical compliance. You'll build cross functional collaboration with Commercial, Science & Technology, Regulatory Affairs, Trade Affairs, Supply-Chain, Site Operations, and Legal Compliance to embed industry best practices and support strategic chemical compliance programs. Additionally, you will represent us with regulatory agencies and industry associations, improving and leading change in response to evolving global chemical regulations.

Reports to: Global Head Chemicals Management & Compliance

Your Location: East Hanover, NJ, US; Other Possible locations: Cincinnati, Ohio, US; Kemptthal, Switzerland; Vernier, Switzerland.

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  Influence and advise the business on global Chemicals Management & Compliance (CMC) strategy, in Dangerous Goods and Controlled Products.

  
  
  
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  Ensure communication on legal updates and lead global change management for CMC topics, especially related to Dangerous Goods and Controlled Products Regulations.

  
  
  
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  Ensure systems provide accurate and compliant product safety information aligned with applicable regulations and internal corporate standards.

  
  
  
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  Monitor SAP EHS system performance and coordinate issue resolution with Global EHS CoE CMC and IT department.

  
  
  
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  Communicate with government agencies on Controlled Products and Dangerous Goods topics, and also to address transport-related emergency response issues.

  
  
  
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  Develop and deliver technical guidance documents, training, audits, and site inspections.

  
  
  
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  University degree in chemistry, biochemistry, food chemistry, engineering, or related field.

  
  
  
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Compensation and Benefits

The established salary range for this position is $120,000-$150,000 annually for US locations. Actual compensation will depend on individual qualifications. Includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a high-matching 401(k) retirement plan.

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The Environmental Health & Safety Manager (EHS) is responsible to ensure compliance with all safety rules and regulations, the physical security of all company locations, and to assist individuals to be in compliance. This position is responsible for ensuring company is in compliance with all agencies (DOT, OSHA, NFPA, and EPA) regulations, training, and any other requirements by such agencies, our insurance companies, and company requirements. The EHS Manager will serve as a subject matter expert on all safety, compliance, regulatory and related insurance requirements.

Pay Range: $120,000 to $135,000.00 per year

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

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• Serve on local safety committees; review and discus safety needs, provide updates, training, DOT, Hazmat, OSHA and related safety and compliance information.
  
• Implement and manage a comprehensive safety training program base on OSHA and industry specific requirements.
  
• Manage the workplace ergonomics program, active response and adjustments result in negating any mandatory program requirements.
  
• Review facility procedures and work instructions consistent with ISO formatting.
  
• Develop Safety Risk Assessment procedures
  
• Provide subject matter expertise in Process Safety ensuring industry best practice.
  
• Site inspections and corrective action(s):
  
• Train and direct management to inspect facilities, work sites and equipment for violations and hazards.
  
• Provide direction to management on correcting identified problems in a timely manner.
  
• Follow up to make sure all corrective actions were taken and completed.
  
• Assist where needed.
  
• Responsible for updating, maintaining and auditing location safety standards and procedures on a quarterly or annual basis as needed.
  
• Develop effective training programs for managers/employees that will efficiently cover all needed/required materials.
  
• Investigate all accidents to determine the root cause and provide recommendations that eliminate or reduce future hazard or risk.
  
• Track and control inventory of safety supplies and equipment and work with division managers to keep adequate safety supplies on-hand.
  
• Assist with training for new hires and provide ongoing training of all employees.
  
• Review and update MSDS and SPCC plans as needed
  
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the safety program using established goals and make recommendations, and implement corrective action(s) based on industry standards and best practices.
  
• Conduct an annual training for the site that promotes a safe, healthy, and secure work environment that includes emergency situations (like tornados, fires), use of the alarm system, and anything else necessary to promote a safe work environment.
  
• Serves as a safety/compliance liaison with outside organizations.
  

Required Skills:

? Extensive knowledge of OSHA, DOT, NFPA, EPA, other governmental regulations and laws including OSHA 300 logs and requirements by our insurance providers.

? Knowledge of instructional methods and training techniques

Qualifications:

? Bachelor's degree in safety or related field or equivalent work experience.

? 5 years safety management experience.

? Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem solving skills.

? Knowledge of statistics, data collection and analysis.

? Knowledge of federal and state regulations.

? Proficient in MS Office products.

? Occasional travel required.

Prefer:

? OSHA General Industry 10 or 30 hour training course

? Forklift training experience

This position is currently accepting applications.

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