EHS Manager

SBM Management Services•Portsmouth, NH

About The Position

The EHS Manager plans, directs, and implements the organization’s safety program to help ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment. The role may perform these responsibilities personally or through subordinate supervisors and includes managing employee safety training, workplace hazard prevention, incident response, regulatory reporting, and workers’ compensation administration. The position is based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, with a days, afternoons, weekends, or variable schedule and up to 10% overnight travel. Bilingual Spanish skills are highly preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or a related field from a four-year college or university and 5–8 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily.
A valid driver’s license may be required.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal OSHA rules and regulations.
Develop and implement programs to train managers and employees in worksite safety, fire prevention, and the correct handling of chemicals, toxins, equipment, and other materials.
Prepare studies and analyses of industrial accident causes and health hazards for company personnel and outside agencies.
Inspect facilities for existing or potential accident and health hazards, identify corrective or preventative measures, and follow up on implementation.
Provide information, signs, posters, barriers, and other materials to warn of safety hazards and prevent access to hazardous conditions.
Lead investigations of accidents and injuries and assist with preparing materials and evidence for hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.
Compile and submit accident reports required by regulatory agencies.
Oversee the workers’ compensation program, including working with the insurance carrier to reduce employee lost time.
Prepare and arrange safety exhibits and materials for displays, promotional work, industry conferences, and exhibitions.
Represent the organization in community or industry safety groups and programs.
Maintain safety files and records.
Drive to work locations, customer sites, or company facilities as needed and travel as required.
Carry out management responsibilities, including interviewing, hiring, planning and assigning work, directing employees, conducting performance evaluations, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
Ensure employees are properly trained on their tasks and safety requirements.