Environmental Health and Safety Manager

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager serves as the strategic EHS leader for a portfolio of commercial, industrial, manufacturing, logistics, life sciences, and critical environment facilities within an assigned region. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving EHS programs that protect employees, clients, contractors, visitors, and the environment while supporting operational excellence and business growth.

Working in partnership with Regional Operations Leadership, Account Teams, Clients, and Corporate EHS, the EHS Manager drives a proactive safety culture focused on risk reduction, regulatory compliance, environmental stewardship, contractor management, incident prevention, and continuous improvement. The role leverages data analytics, leading indicators, technology-enabled EHS platforms, and industry best practices to support C&W Services' commitment to Safety First, Zero Incident Performance, and operational excellence across a diverse portfolio.

The EHS Manager acts as a trusted advisor to operations and clients, ensuring EHS considerations are fully integrated into business decisions, site operations, maintenance activities, capital projects, and account growth opportunities.

• Lead implementation and continuous improvement of the C&W Services EHS Management System across all assigned accounts and facilities within the region.
• Partner with Regional Operations Leadership to develop and execute strategic EHS initiatives aligned with company objectives, client expectations, and industry best practices.
• Promote and reinforce C&W Services' Safety First culture through visible leadership, engagement, coaching, and employee involvement.
• Develop annual regional EHS business plans, performance objectives, and improvement strategies.
• Serve as the primary regional EHS subject matter expert supporting operational and client-facing teams.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, provincial, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, including but not limited to OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, and client-specific requirements.
• Interpret emerging regulatory requirements and industry standards and provide guidance to operational teams regarding implementation.
• Support site-level compliance programs including:
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
  • Electrical Safety and Arc Flash
  • Confined Space Entry
  • Fall Protection
  • Powered Industrial Trucks
  • Hazard Communication
  • Machine Guarding
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Hot Work
  • Industrial Hygiene
  • Contractor Safety
  • Emergency Response and Preparedness
• Monitor regulatory developments and proactively identify compliance risks within the portfolio.

• Lead regional risk assessments to identify operational, environmental, and occupational hazards.
• Facilitate Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Safe Work Practices (SWPs), and risk mitigation strategies.
• Partner with operations teams to develop, implement, and track corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct periodic field assessments, compliance reviews, and operational risk evaluations.
• Identify systemic risks and drive sustainable corrective actions to reduce incident exposure.

• Oversee implementation of the company's incident reporting, investigation, and corrective action processes.
• Lead investigations of serious incidents, near misses, property damage events, environmental incidents, and high-potential events.
• Utilize root cause analysis methodologies to identify underlying contributing factors and prevent recurrence.
• Facilitate Regional Incident Reviews (RIRs), Significant Incident Reviews (SIRs), and leadership reviews.
• Ensure timely completion and verification of corrective actions.

• Analyze regional EHS performance using leading and lagging indicators.
• Develop and maintain regional EHS dashboards and executive reporting.
• Monitor and report key performance metrics including:
  • Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR)
  • Days Away Restricted or Transferred Rate (DART)
  • Lost Time Incident Rate (LTIR)
  • Near Miss Reporting
  • Training Compliance
  • Audit Performance
  • Corrective Action Closure Rates
  • Safety Observations
• Utilize data analytics and predictive risk indicators to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

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