EHS Manager

Location: Remote, Nationwide

Industry: Industrial Services, Construction Safety, Environmental Health & Safety

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior

Employment Type: Full-Time

A nationally recognized leader in complex industrial projects is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to oversee safety operations across multiple high-impact sites. This role is instrumental in upholding a proactive safety culture and ensuring full compliance with regulatory and internal safety standards. With an emphasis on collaboration, leadership, and training, this role will help shape a culture where safety is integrated into every operation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an EHS professional who thrives in dynamic environments, enjoys travel and site engagement, and wants to make a tangible impact on organizational safety performance.

Key Responsibilities

Training & Development

• Lead safety training initiatives including new hire onboarding, hazard recognition, and emergency protocols across field and office operations.
• Facilitate daily safety briefings, toolbox talks, and awareness sessions to reinforce proactive safety behaviors.
• Support and mentor field safety staff, ensuring training documentation and site safety data are maintained accurately.

Compliance & Policy Enforcement

• Implement EHS programs aligned with federal, state, and local standards (e.g., OSHA, MSHA), as well as client-specific protocols.
• Conduct audits, job hazard analyses, and inspections to ensure consistent application of safety policies.
• Partner with site leaders to identify and correct unsafe conditions or behaviors.

Incident Investigation & Reporting

• Lead root cause investigations and develop corrective action plans for safety incidents.
• Maintain thorough incident records and collaborate with site leadership on resolution and preventative strategies.
• Leverage digital tools and EHS platforms to track incidents, trends, and outcomes.

Site & Operational Support

• Collaborate with operations leadership to embed a “safety-first” mindset throughout all levels of the organization.
• Establish regular communications with field teams and act as the EHS liaison with client representatives.
• Provide daily safety reports and updates to internal and external stakeholders
• Regulatory Engagement & Continuous Improvement
• Interface with regulatory agencies during inspections, audits, and investigations.
• Stay informed of evolving EHS regulations and emerging safety technologies.
• Recommend and implement process improvements based on safety performance metrics and field feedback.

Qualifications

• CHST certification or equivalent field safety experience required (CHST must be obtained within 12 months of hire if not already held).
• 5+ years of safety leadership in construction or heavy industrial environments.
• Proficient understanding of OSHA and other relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor safety professionals and collaborate with site operations.
• Prior experience across industrial sectors such as energy, mining, food & beverage, refining, or manufacturing is a plus.
• Strong documentation, reporting, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with EHS software platforms and MS Office.
• First Aid/CPR certification preferred.
• Willingness to travel regularly to active project sites.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful role supporting safety across diverse, high-value industrial projects.
• Remote flexibility with nationwide site engagement.
• Collaborative, mission-driven culture rooted in operational excellence and people-first values.
• Be part of an organization where safety is not just a requirement—it’s a core value.

About Blue Signal:  

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