Environmental Health & Safety Manager
$90,000–$120,000 year
On-siteRichland, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Develop and maintain an EHS program compliant with Federal OSHA, Washington Administrative Code, and WISHA standards. Conduct thorough regulatory research, interface with auditors and government officials, and provide comprehensive support during inspections. Collaborate with the Radiation Safety Officer on environmental testing, dose monitoring, and contamination control, while serving as official backup to assume RSO duties. Lead the on-site safety committee, facilitate regular meetings, and drive cross-departmental initiatives between management and technical staff. Manage NC, CAPA, deviation, and incident reporting systems; drive Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Action development, and verification. Conduct site audits, inspections, behavior-based safety observations, and job hazard analyses to identify risks and implement mitigation strategies. Develop and deliver EHS training programs, oversee waste management and pollution prevention programs, and coordinate emergency response drills. Work in office, manufacturing, laboratory, and cleanroom environments, with flexibility for evening or weekend work depending on safety workloads.
Required Qualifications
- BS or BA degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
- Minimum of 4 years of EHS experience with leadership responsibilities within a manufacturing environment
- Experience and working knowledge of OSHA regulations as they apply to manufacturing and distribution
- Knowledge of good laboratory practices (GLP) and good manufacturing practices (GMP)
- Detail-oriented, with the ability to consistently follow and apply company policy and procedure
- Ability to recognize noncompliance, identify discrepancies, define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to apply appropriate corrective action
- Skill in interpersonal communication (oral and written) with the strength to influence company compliance and direct workflow for personnel inside and outside of the EHS department
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions - mathematical, chemical, or diagram form
- Proficient in using the Internet and Microsoft office programs (Outlook, Word, and Excel)
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule
- Able to travel for work as needed
- Satisfactorily pass comprehensive background screening
- Satisfactorily pass drug screening (if applicable to position)
- May also be called on to operate lifting equipment such as forklift or overhead hoist
- Some evening/weekend work depending upon safety workloads, audit schedules, or incident responses
Desired Qualifications
- Professional EHS certification is preferred
- Knowledge of ISO 14001 and 45001 encouraged
- Experience in radioactive environments or medical device manufacturing is highly encouraged
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