Director of Environment Health & Safety

Sjw - San Jose, CA

Full-time - Senior

San Jose, CA

501-1,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Director of Environment Health & Safety (EHS) at San Jose Water Company is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and reporting on all programs necessary to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to employee safety, workers' compensation, vehicle safety, occupational health, and environmental compliance. This role involves developing and implementing EHS programs, training employees, managing audits and inspections, and collaborating with various departments to integrate EHS controls into operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, manage, and monitor company-wide environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Establish and implement training programs for all employees on environmental, health, and safety regulations and practices.
• Coordinate and manage internal and external audits, inspections, and investigations, ensuring all corrective actions are completed in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with various departments to integrate EHS controls into daily operations and long-term project planning.
• Manage all documentation and reporting related to workers' compensation, employee safety incidents, and environmental compliance.
• Provide guidance and direction on ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 implementation and maintain these standards within the company.
• Regularly evaluate the company's EHS performance and implement continuous improvement strategies to reduce risk and enhance safety culture.
• Serve as the primary contact for external regulatory bodies, managing inspections, audits, and inquiries.
• Participate in the planning and development of company policies and procedures related to EHS.
• Stay updated with the latest trends, best practices, regulatory changes in EHS, and ensure this knowledge is communicated throughout the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in industrial hygiene, safety engineering, environmental health, business administration, engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of increasingly responsible experience in workplace health and safety program management and compliance.
• Experience in management systems that are aligned with ISO 14001 and 45001.
• Ability to interpret and apply Federal, State, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
• Clear and concise communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Strong problem analysis and development of alternative solutions skills.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.

Nice-to-haves

• An advanced degree and holding certifications as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and Certified Hazardous Materials Management (CHMM) are desirable.
• Relevant work experience may be substituted for college degree.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefits package