Southwest Division EHS Manager

Kelso Industries • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The EHS Divisional Manager provides strategic leadership, oversight, and direction for Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs across multiple project sites and regions within the MEP and industrial sectors. The role ensures regulatory compliance, drives safety performance, and fosters a strong safety culture across operations. It oversees field EHS teams, develops and implements safety policies, monitors compliance with OSHA, NFPA, EPA, DOT, and client standards, and collaborates with senior leadership to align safety initiatives with corporate objectives. The position combines strategic planning with hands-on engagement to reduce risk, prevent incidents, and ensure regulatory and client compliance.

The role provides regional leadership for EHS staff and programs, overseeing project safety plans, audits, compliance reviews, incident investigations, training, contractor safety, risk assessments, and executive reporting. Regional travel and work in field environments across multiple sites are required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive EHS experience in construction, industrial, or MEP environments.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing EHS teams across multiple projects or regions.
• OSHA 510 certification (Occupational Safety and Health for Construction).
• OSHA 501 certification (Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health).
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification, or ability to obtain it.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA standards, EPA regulations, and DOT requirements.
• Experience in incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action management.
• Expertise in contractor management, prequalification, and oversight of multiemployer sites.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance requirements and sustainability initiatives.
• Experience with safety management systems (SMS), KPI dashboards, and corporate-level reporting.
• Ability to implement culture-change initiatives across large, distributed teams.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills for field- and office-based EHS staff.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to travel regionally and work in field environments across multiple sites.

Nice To Haves

• Professional safety certifications such as CSP, CHST, ASP, CSHO, OHST, or STS.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance to EHS Managers, Coordinators, and field staff across multiple projects or geographic regions.
• Develop and implement regional safety strategies, goals, and performance metrics.
• Promote a proactive safety culture emphasizing accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the region’s senior EHS authority and provide expertise to project teams and leadership.
• Establish, monitor, and enhance EHS policies, programs, and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Oversee execution of project-specific safety plans for MEP and industrial operations, including electrical, mechanical, and industrial tasks.
• Ensure consistent implementation of safety programs, hazard assessments, and risk mitigation strategies across all sites.
• Monitor OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, and client-specific requirements across projects.
• Conduct regional audits, inspections, and compliance reviews, and ensure corrective actions are completed promptly.
• Maintain regulatory reporting compliance, including OSHA 300 logs, environmental reports, and incident investigations.
• Oversee incident reporting, investigation, and root cause analysis across regional projects.
• Communicate lessons learned and ensure preventive measures are implemented.
• Track trends, KPIs, and corrective actions to improve safety performance continuously.
• Develop and oversee regional safety training programs, ensuring personnel are trained and competent for their roles.
• Mentor and support field EHS staff, including EHS Managers and Coordinators.
• Promote professional development opportunities and maintain staff certification compliance.
• Ensure subcontractors comply with company and regulatory safety requirements.
• Review subcontractor safety plans, prequalification, and training documentation.
• Assess subcontractor safety performance and enforce accountability.
• Prepare regional safety performance reports, dashboards, and metrics for executive leadership.
• Participate in strategic planning and budget discussions to align EHS programs with corporate objectives.
• Serve as the regional EHS liaison with clients, regulators, and third-party auditors.
• Oversee and guide risk assessments, hazard analyses, and high-risk work planning.
• Ensure safety and environmental considerations are included in project planning, design reviews, and startup and commissioning activities.

Benefits

• Growth opportunities and career development.
• A company culture that supports employee growth, values contributions, and aims to make work fulfilling and enjoyable.
• Work with a meaningful impact across industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors.
• Competitive compensation and benefits, with perks intended to support financial security, health, and overall well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager