Corporate Security and Safety Operations, Senior
Blue Shield of California•Oakland, CA
•Hybrid
About The Position
Blue Shield of California is seeking a dedicated Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Program Manager to restore, maintain, and evolve our EH&S program. This role is critical to ensuring regulatory compliance, workplace safety, and environmental stewardship across our corporate locations. The successful candidate will lead efforts to bring the EH&S program back into full compliance, establish sustainable workflows, and collaborate cross-functionally with Human Resources and other departments.
Requirements
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field
- Requires a minimum of 5 years of EH&S experience, preferably in a corporate or multi-site environment
- Strong knowledge of OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA regulations, and industry best practices
- Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
- Experience with EH&S documentation systems and audit preparation
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and enforce EH&S policies, procedures, and standards
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulatory bodies
- Conduct job hazard analyses (JHA) and risk assessments
- Deliver OSHA-required training (e.g., hazard communication, PPE, emergency response)
- Facilitate fire safety, ergonomics, and workplace violence prevention training
- Organize and lead safety drills (e.g., fire, earthquake, active shooter, chemical spill)
- Investigate workplace accidents, near-misses, and injuries
- Prepare incident reports and identify root causes
- Recommend and implement corrective actions
- Develop and maintain Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) and Business Continuity Plans (BCPs)
- Coordinate with local emergency services (fire, EMS, law enforcement)
- Establish evacuation procedures and emergency communication systems
- Ensure adherence to EPA regulations and environmental standards
- Manage hazardous materials, chemical storage, and disposal
- Support green initiatives to reduce environmental impact
- Conduct ergonomic assessments and recommend improvements
- Develop wellness programs to enhance employee health and productivity
- Oversee hearing conservation, respiratory protection, and air quality programs
- Perform regular facility inspections and hazard identification
- Review PPE compliance and emergency equipment readiness
- Ensure proper safety signage and exit accessibility
- Enforce safety protocols for third-party vendors and contractors
- Review and approve contractor safety plans and risk assessments
- Maintain and submit OSHA 300, 301, and 300A logs
- Manage Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for hazardous chemicals
- Prepare for and support regulatory audits
- Promote a strong safety culture across the organization
- Encourage employee participation in safety committees
- Implement behavior-based safety (BBS) programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
