Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager, Richland

General Matter•Richland, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As an EHS Manager, you will serve as subject matter expert and program owner for environmental, safety, and health requirements at a DOE worksite. You will develop, implement, manage, and continuously improve the company's 10 CFR 851 Worker Safety and Health (WSH) Program and Environmental Compliance programs across construction and non-construction activities, while providing direct field oversight of contractors and subcontractors during facility refurbishment and buildout. As the site transitions toward operations, you will expand the program into a durable, sitewide EHS management system covering industrial, chemical, radiological, and environmental hazards while supporting project schedules and operational excellence. This role is in Richland, Washington.

Requirements

Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc).
Strong understanding of discipline
Ability to perform trade studies and make clear recommendations using first principles and discipline fundamentals even with partial information.
Bachelor’s degree in safety, health physics, chemical engineering, industrial hygiene, or related field (Master’s preferred).
5+ years experience in construction safety management, preferably on DOE sites or other nuclear facilities with 10 CFR 851 or similar regulatory framework (NRC 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, OSHA construction standards).
Working knowledge of 10 CFR 851 (Worker Safety and Health Program), , 296 WAC, 173-303 WAC, 10 CFR 835 (Occupational Radiation Protection), DOE O 413.3B (Program and Project Management), and related DOE directives.
Strong communication and collaboration skills—capable of influencing a high-performance

Nice To Haves

Experience in a fast-paced engineering environment or a highly technical role requiring a resourceful, entrepreneurial approach to complete tasks within tight timeframes or budget
CSP, CHST, CIH, or CHMM certification; OSHA 500 or 510 construction outreach trainer
Hands-on experience managing construction safety on DOE or nuclear facility projects, radiological work planning for construction activities (RWPs, ALARA planning), concrete/steel construction, excavation/trenching, rigging/hoisting, and confined space entry in radiological environments.

Responsibilities

Own the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the 10 CFR 851 Worker Safety and Health (WSH) program for construction activities, including written procedures, worker training programs, and safety performance indicators.
Translate 10 CFR 851 requirements into practical training, hazard-assessment, industrial-hygiene, occupational-medicine coordination, worker-participation, recordkeeping, and performance-monitoring processes.
Implement safety controls for construction activities in radiologically controlled areas, including work planning, radiological worker training, contamination control, and construction-specific hazard controls.
Perform and document hazard analyses (JSA, Activity Hazard Analysis, Construction Work Packages) for construction activities, ensuring integration with facility
Provide safety oversight of construction contractors and subcontractors, conduct pre-job briefings, perform field inspections, and interface with construction management and facility operations to ensure safe construction execution.
Manage 10 CFR 851 reporting obligations including occurrence reporting to DOE, OSHA recordkeeping for construction activities, and coordination with DOE site office and contractor assurance personnel.
Lead and participate in investigations, audits, inspections, and continuous improvement efforts
Cultivate a strong culture of safety ownership across a multidisciplinary