Environment, Health and Safety Manager

A growing industrial and energy infrastructure business is seeking an Environment, Health & Safety Manager to support manufacturing operations and field installation activities related to electrical power distribution and energy equipment.

This role will lead site-level safety programs within a manufacturing and assembly environment while also supporting safe execution during equipment installation, energisation, testing, and commissioning activities at customer sites. The position requires a hands-on safety leader who can work closely with operations, engineering, production, and field teams to drive a strong safety culture across both shop and field environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all site EHS activities for a manufacturing and assembly facility producing industrial electrical equipment
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and company safety standards
• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs, policies, procedures, and training initiatives
• Support safe execution of equipment testing, commissioning, and energisation activities
• Oversee electrical safety programs including LOTO, arc flash awareness, energized work controls, and permit systems
• Conduct site audits, inspections, risk assessments, JSAs, and incident investigations
• Partner closely with production, engineering, maintenance, and field installation teams to identify and mitigate operational risks
• Support contractor management and ensure compliance during field installation activities
• Maintain OSHA logs, safety metrics, corrective actions, and compliance documentation
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across safety performance and operational processes
• Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, onboarding, and employee training programs
• Support environmental compliance activities including waste management, air permitting, and regulatory reporting where required

Requirements

• 5 years of EHS leadership experience within industrial manufacturing, electrical equipment, power systems, energy infrastructure, or related environments
• Experience supporting high-risk industrial operations involving electrical systems, switchgear, transformers, MCCs, power distribution equipment, or similar
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, risk management, incident investigation, and contractor safety management
• Familiarity with energized equipment, electrical testing environments, LOTO, and commissioning activities
• Ability to work cross-functionally with operations, engineering, production, and field teams
• Strong communication and leadership skills with a hands-on approach to safety management
• Experience supporting both manufacturing facilities and field-based installation activities is highly preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• CSP, ASP, CHST, OHST, or related certifications
• Experience within switchgear, transformer, electrical manufacturing, EPC, power generation, or energy infrastructure environments
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E and electrical safe work practices