EHS Manager

American Hydro•York, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The EHS Manager leads American Hydro’s environmental, health, and safety programs. The position develops, implements, and supports practical systems to prevent injuries and environmental impacts, maintain compliance with applicable OSHA and environmental requirements, support ISO management systems, and strengthen the company’s safety culture. The EHS Manager serves as the primary internal advisor for hazard control, regulatory readiness, incident response, claims management, and continuous improvement. The role covers office, manufacturing, maintenance, and field-service environments. The team member regularly enters production areas where noise, welding fumes, moving equipment, elevated work, temperature variation, and other industrial hazards are present; established procedures and personal protective equipment are used to control these hazards. The role may involve work outside normal business hours, visits to customer or project sites, and travel for Corporate EHS team meetings. Travel is up to 25%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental health, engineering, risk management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience.
At least five years of progressively responsible EHS experience, including manufacturing, heavy industrial, or field-service operations.
Demonstrated experience managing OSHA programs, incident investigations, corrective actions, team member training, regulatory inspections, and workers’ compensation claims.
Experience supporting ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 certification, surveillance audits, or an integrated management system.
Prior experience leading cross-functional programs and influencing supervisors and senior leaders.
Strong working knowledge of EHS regulatory and management systems, including OSHA general-industry requirements, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, internal auditing, risk-based thinking, corrective action, GMP, lockout/tagout, Safety Data Sheets, and Process Safety Management.
Ability to identify, assess, and control hazards in heavy manufacturing, including welding, machining, fabrication, lifting and rigging, electrical work, hazardous energy, confined spaces, mobile equipment, coatings, chemicals, and field-service activities.
Experience with incident investigations, root-cause analysis, auditing, corrective actions, and follow-through; ability to interpret data, identify trends, solve problems, and implement practical, sustainable solutions.
Working knowledge of injury case management, including Pennsylvania workers’ compensation practices, return-to-work and transitional-duty programs, claims analysis, and coordination with insurers, third-party administrators, medical providers, Human Resources, and operational leadership.
Strong business, project-management, and communication skills; ability to manage competing priorities, maintain accurate documentation, use Microsoft 365 and EHS or claims-management systems, and communicate safety and compliance requirements in an operational and business context.
Hands-on, approachable, and influential leadership; sound judgment, integrity, urgency, and discretion; ability to influence team members and leaders at all levels and commitment to continuous learning and increased responsibility.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company and customer driving requirements.
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification.
Ability to wear required PPE and respiratory protection when medically qualified.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including frequent walking and standing and occasional climbing, bending, and kneeling.

Nice To Haves

People-management experience.
Familiarity with ISO 9001 integration.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) certification.
ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 internal or lead auditor training.
First Aid, CPR, and AED instructor certification; may be obtained as business needs require.

Responsibilities

Design and implement company safety programs, compliance strategies, and sustainable management systems.
Manage accident and exposure reporting and investigations, communicate risks to management, and support the workers’ compensation claims process, including early return-to-work and modified-duty programs.
Monitor and analyze accident and injury trends; conduct hazard analysis; and coordinate timely investigations with the workers’ compensation team and other relevant parties.
Create a company-wide Emergency Response Plan and ensure appropriate individuals are trained to activate and follow it.
Coordinate training and licensing for forklift drivers, machine operators, crane operators, maintenance technicians, and field-service personnel.
Conduct and coordinate training on personal protective equipment, machine and equipment safety, lockout/tagout, hazardous communication, evacuation, fall prevention, and other relevant topics; report training progress to senior leadership.
Prepare site leadership for customer audits and coordinate annual audiogram testing.
Partner with department managers to enhance the safety program and conduct monthly team member safety meetings and other training as needed.
Perform self-assessments to identify and mitigate risk.
Maintain OSHA injury and illness records, including Forms 300, 300A, and 301; evaluate recordability and reportability; coordinate required employee access; and complete electronic submissions and postings on time.
Lead hazard identification and risk assessment across machining, welding, fabrication, material handling, maintenance, testing, painting or coating, field service, and contractor activities; recommend controls using the hierarchy of controls and verify their effectiveness.
Administer core safety programs, including lockout/tagout, machine guarding, electrical safety, confined space, fall protection, powered industrial trucks, cranes and rigging, hot work, respiratory protection, hearing conservation, PPE, hazard communication, ergonomics, and emergency preparedness.
Plan and deliver EHS orientation, annual refresher training, toolbox talks, supervisor coaching, and job-specific qualification programs; maintain completion and competency records.
Lead investigations of incidents, near misses, environmental events, and property damage using structured root-cause methods; facilitate corrective and preventive actions and verify closure and effectiveness.
Support and coach Safety Leads across all shifts, helping them identify hazards, resolve safety concerns, implement corrective actions, and promote safety culture in their work areas.
Chair or support safety committees, emergency response teams, and cross-functional improvement efforts.
Provide concise reports and recommendations to leadership and communicate expectations to employees at all levels.
Participate in Corporate EHS meetings, cross-site initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving to strengthen alignment, share lessons learned, and improve EHS performance across the organization.