Environment, Health and Safety Manager
Job Description
EH&S Project Manager – Farmington, CT
An established environmental engineering group is looking for a seasoned EH&S professional to oversee a team, navigate diverse industrial environments, and partner closely with clients to strengthen their safety programs. The EH&S Project Manager is responsible for leading complex environmental, health, and safety (EH&S) projects while managing teams, overseeing project scope and budgets, and ensuring technical accuracy across all deliverables.
Responsibilities
- Project management: scoping, planning, budgeting, and coordinating the execution of work in accordance with established budgets and timelines
- Perform final review of documents for technical accuracy and overall presentation
- Provide management, direction and guidance to complete assigned project work
- Develop site specific EH&S compliance programs based on federal, state and local regulations, as well as compliance with client company directives. Examples of programs include, Lockout / Tagout, Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Confined Space Entry, Emergency Action, Fire Prevention, Exposure Control, Waste Minimization, Waste Management, Contingency Planning, etc.
- Help design, inform, and improve EH&S programs for clients
- Performance of H&S audits / inspections, and recommendations for corrective actions
- Develop H&S management systems, including drafting of standard operating procedures, guidance documents, and training programs
- Management of hazardous waste, including waste characterization, satellite area inspections, training, and correspondence with government agencies
- Develop, coordinate and conduct site specific EH&S training programs, including Hazard Communication, Lockout / Tagout, Bloodborne Pathogens, Biosafety, Fall Protection, Ladder Safety, Hazardous Waste Management, Respiratory Protection, RCRA / DOT, HAZWOPER, etc.
- Engage and interact with employees within various industry settings
- Assist with industrial hygiene related projects, including personal air sampling, indoor air quality assessment, noise assessments, surface wipe sampling, facility decommissioning, qualitative assessments, etc.
- Conduct and lead job safety analyses for tasks within various industry settings
- Conduct and lead incident investigations for clients following incidents occurring at client sites
Requirements
- BS in Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene or similar field
- 5-10 years of experience in the EH&S field
- Primary knowledge in OSHA regulations (including EPA, federal, state and local regulations)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational abilities
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Demonstrated professional judgment, consistency and attention to detail
- Ability and willingness to travel to project sites
- Adaptability and willingness to adjust to client needs
- Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours, if required
Benefits include:
- Competitive base salary + Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- Life/Disability Insurance
- Company-sponsored Profit-Sharing Pension Plan
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Holidays and Vacations
- Continuing Education Reimbursement