EHS Site Leader

ESI•Fremont, CA

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About The Position

The EHS Site Leader directs, manages, and develops environmental, health, safety, and sustainability programs, including regulatory affairs arising from environmental, health, safety, and product liability issues. The role supports the Fremont, California site and a research and development facility in San Jose, California, ensuring compliance, maintaining management systems and certifications, and driving effective EHS practices across both facilities. The position oversees regulatory compliance, permitting and reporting, EHS training and audits, incident investigations, safe-work permits, personal protective equipment, vendor and contractor effectiveness, and initiatives for change management, recycling, waste reduction, and pollution abatement. It also monitors performance through indicators and KPIs and promotes collaboration and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, EHSS, or a closely related field.
5–8 years of related experience.
Knowledge of hazardous, non-regulated, California-regulated, special, and universal waste management and RCRA requirements.
Knowledge of industrial hygiene, air permitting and emissions, SPCC, SWPPP, NPDES, OSHA 300 logs, JHAs, PPE, powered industrial trucks, written health and safety plans, PSM, written environmental plans, and respirator program management.
Ability to travel domestically up to 15% of working time.
Experience in communication, DOT, IMDG, and IATA hazardous materials transportation, CPR, first aid, and spill response.
Knowledge of and commitment to continuous improvement.
Experience implementing and driving behavioral-based safety programs.
Experience managing risk and identifying leading EHS indicators, including participation from site personnel.
Experience with waste reduction and pollution abatement methodologies.
Ability to obtain 40-hour HAZWOPER certification and Incident Command training within the first six months of employment, if not already held.
Ability to obtain DOT, IMDG, and IATA hazardous materials transportation certification within the first six months of employment, if not already held.
Strong leadership and influencing skills.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Effective communication and training delivery skills.
High attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma certification.
Lean Manufacturing certification.
CHMM certification.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations.
Maintain facilities in an EHS audit-ready condition.
Oversee and maintain ISO 14001 and 18001 management systems, including developing safety and environmental objectives and targets.
Develop and maintain written procedures and programs for compliance with ISO management systems, including certification audits.
Conduct and lead Environmental Management Review Meetings to maintain ISO certifications.
Institute and supervise permitting, monitoring, data gathering, and reporting to government agencies.
Perform or arrange EHS training, inspections, and audits.
Keep leadership informed of significant environmental, health, and safety issues.
Oversee health, safety, security, sustainability, and environmental aspects of the Fremont and San Jose facilities.
Drive positive results for manufacturing and R&D facilities.
Manage site PPE requirements, including employee uniforms.
Champion change-management initiatives that sustain processes supporting operational growth and durability, including PSM for new processes.
Create and champion recycling initiatives that reduce waste, including ESG-related experience.
Evaluate and approve site safe-work permits and related permits.
Oversee investigations of site near-misses and incidents, and evaluate and approve safety suggestions.
Manage vendors and contractors to ensure effectiveness.
Manage risk and identify leading EHS indicators, encouraging participation from site personnel.
Create and manage performance measurement processes and KPIs to verify EHS effectiveness, and promote facility collaboration on EHS best practices.