Facilities, Equipment, EH&S Manager

Evans Capacitor Co•East Providence, RI

2d•$118,500 - $148,750•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities, Equipment, and Environmental, Health and Safety Manager is a hands-on working manager responsible for facility operations, equipment maintenance and repair, and EH&S compliance across the company’s three facilities in Arizona, Maine, and Rhode Island. The role ensures that facilities and equipment are maintained in safe, reliable condition and that applicable environmental, health, and safety programs are implemented, audited, documented, and maintained. The manager works directly with employees, contractors, vendors, and leadership to resolve facility and equipment issues, address EH&S gaps, complete training, maintain permits, meet regulatory reporting deadlines, and close corrective actions. The position involves regular participation on the production floor, including inspections, troubleshooting, minor repairs, audits, employee training, and follow-up on identified issues. It oversees environmental, health and safety programs; production and facility equipment maintenance; buildings, grounds, utilities, and infrastructure; vendor and contractor activity; and continuous improvement. The manager supervises assigned personnel and provides leadership with visibility into operational risks, equipment reliability, maintenance, facility needs, and EH&S performance. The role works in office and industrial environments and may require responding to urgent issues outside normal business hours.

Requirements

Five or more years of progressive experience in EH&S, facilities management, equipment maintenance, industrial maintenance, or a related field.
Experience coordinating equipment repairs, preventive maintenance, contractors, regulatory compliance, and operating budgets.
Working knowledge of OSHA requirements, environmental regulations, machine safety, lockout/tagout, equipment maintenance, and facility systems.
Strong knowledge of workplace safety requirements and environmental compliance obligations.
Working knowledge of industrial equipment, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, and facility infrastructure.
Ability to troubleshoot equipment and facility issues and determine appropriate repair actions; recognize hazards, evaluate risk, and implement practical corrective actions.
Strong project management, organization, planning, and problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to urgent issues.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate with employees, contractors, regulators, auditors, customers, and senior leadership.
Ability to develop policies, procedures, training materials, maintenance plans, and management reports.
Strong attention to detail and recordkeeping accuracy; ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
Ability to read equipment manuals, technical drawings, specifications, safety data sheets, and service documentation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and maintenance, incident-tracking, or compliance software.
Ability to regularly walk through production, warehouse, office, utility, and exterior areas; climb stairs and ladders; bend, kneel, reach, crouch, and work in restricted areas when necessary.
Ability to inspect, troubleshoot, and support repairs on production and facility equipment; lift and carry up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation; and wear required PPE.
Ability to work around machinery, electrical systems, tools, chemicals, elevated noise levels, and changing temperatures, and respond to urgent issues outside normal business hours when required.
Candidates are required to undergo an Export Compliance Assessment and may be asked to provide documentation verifying their status as a U.S. person or foreign person, in accordance with U.S. regulations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in environmental health and safety, occupational safety, engineering, industrial maintenance, facilities management, environmental science, or a related field.
Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, defense, industrial, or another regulated environment.
Previous leadership, supervisory, or project management experience.
Experience with computerized maintenance management systems or work order tracking systems.
Certified Safety Professional or Associate Safety Professional certification.
DOT Hazardous Materials Certification.
Occupational Health and Safety Technologist certification.
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager certification.
Facilities Management Professional or Certified Facility Manager credential.
OSHA 30 Hour General Industry certification.
First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain EH&S policies, procedures, programs, work instructions, and sustainable processes to address identified gaps.
Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, state, local, and other regulatory requirements; maintain safety and environmental records, permits, reports, logs, training documentation, and regulatory submissions.
Conduct workplace inspections, safety audits, risk assessments, and job hazard analyses; investigate injuries, incidents, near misses, environmental events, equipment incidents, and property damage; identify root causes and coordinate corrective and preventive actions.
Assign, track, verify, and close EH&S corrective actions; report safety performance, trends, open actions, training completion, and improvement opportunities to leadership.
Manage programs covering hazard communication, PPE, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, ergonomics, respiratory protection, hearing conservation, confined spaces, electrical safety, chemical management, contractor safety, hazardous materials and waste, spill prevention, and waste reduction.
Develop and deliver employee safety training, new-hire orientation, equipment safety training, and recurring compliance training.
Coordinate emergency response plans, evacuation drills, fire prevention, first aid readiness, and business continuity support; serve as the primary contact for regulatory inspections, emergency responders, safety consultants, and environmental agencies.
Coordinate and oversee repairs for production equipment, facility equipment, tooling support equipment, utilities, and related systems; respond to failures and work with personnel, vendors, and contractors to restore equipment safely and efficiently.
Develop preventive maintenance schedules and equipment inspection requirements; ensure maintenance and inspections are completed and documented; maintain repair records, service histories, warranties, manuals, and vendor information.
Track equipment downtime, repeat failures, work orders, repair costs, and maintenance trends; prioritize repairs based on safety, production, quality, customer, and business continuity needs.
Ensure repaired, installed, or modified equipment is inspected and approved before return to service; verify safety devices are functioning and coordinate lockout/tagout requirements.
Troubleshoot equipment issues, determine when external support is needed, manage service vendors and repair contractors, obtain estimates, evaluate repair or replacement options, and support capital equipment planning.
Support equipment installation, relocation, commissioning, and removal; coordinate with engineering, operations, and quality when repairs or modifications may affect product quality or validated processes.
Maintain critical spare-parts and maintenance-supplies inventories and implement long-term corrective actions for recurring equipment issues.
Oversee operation, maintenance, repair, and improvement of buildings, grounds, utilities, and facility systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, security, compressed air, lighting, and roofing.
Coordinate facility repairs, renovations, construction, equipment installations, and space planning; manage relationships with landlords, utilities, service providers, contractors, and vendors.
Obtain proposals, evaluate vendors, negotiate service agreements, monitor contractor performance, and ensure contractors meet safety, security, insurance, access, and work authorization requirements.
Develop and manage facilities, equipment maintenance, and EH&S budgets; monitor utility use and identify opportunities to reduce energy consumption, waste, and operating costs.
Maintain facility records, including floor plans, inspection records, equipment information, permits, warranties, and service agreements; support physical security, access control, visitor management, alarms, and emergency notifications.
Coordinate facility readiness for customer visits, regulatory inspections, quality audits, and certification audits; respond to urgent facility issues and maintain clean, safe, organized, functional work areas.
Establish annual objectives and improvement plans for EH&S, equipment reliability, maintenance, and facility performance; partner with department leaders to integrate requirements into operational planning.
Participate in management reviews, risk assessments, corrective action activities, internal audits, and continuous improvement projects; lead safety committees, maintenance planning meetings, and employee involvement initiatives.
Support ISO 9001, AS9100, customer, and other management system requirements; prepare reports and presentations on safety, downtime, repair costs, maintenance completion, facility risks, and capital needs.
Develop procedures and standards for equipment maintenance, repair requests, vendor activity, safety controls, and facility operations; supervise maintenance, facilities, safety, security, or related personnel as assigned.