EHS Programs Lead – Safety & Compliance

About The Role

ZT Systems is seeking an ambitious EHS Program Manager to support our Georgetown Factory.

They will use human and organizational principles to drive ownership of safety, health, and environmental impacts, with a focus on engagement, learning from events, training, and systems-level problem‑solving. The candidate will develop, implement, and continuously improve programs within the EHS Management System framework in partnership with the broader EHS and Infrastructure teams. They will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, and conformance to ISO standards.

• Ensure the EHS Management System elements are applied effectively in coordination with EHS Management.
• Develop new procedures, inspections, training, or reports as needed.
• Actively work with factory stakeholders to ensure that Production and Factory changes result in improved controls of risks to health, safety, and the environment.
• Perform audits and inspections, document results, and ensure actions to closure.
• Analyze incident trends and use risk-assessment methods to identify continuous improvement projects that reduce injury, illness, and environmental impact events.
• Facilitate incident investigations from a learning team’s approach, ensuring that preventative actions address system causes and not just individual behaviors.
• Participate in pre‑job planning and verification of controls/safeguards before new, high‑risk, and non‑standard work begins.
• Partner with other EHS functions (Construction & Equipment Safety, EHS Systems and Tools, EHS Training, etc.) as needed to ensure effective service delivery to the Georgetown site.
• Monitor and administer EHS systems and tools used onsite in Georgetown (e.g., incident reporting, performance dashboards, action trackers).
• Deliver EHS Training and facilitate workshops for onsite teams.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, or a related field.
• 5+ years of work experience as an environmental, health, or safety professional, preferably in a manufacturing, oil & gas, construction, or similar workplace.
• Experience supporting EHS program development, training all levels of personnel, and influencing/managing change to reduce risk and improve outcomes.
• Experience with hazard analysis methods, hazard communication, powered industrial vehicle safety, OSHA compliance, incident investigation and learnings, and corrective action management.
• Familiarity with industrial hygiene, industrial ergonomics, machine safety, and environmental compliance processes.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure while managing competing demands and deadlines.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, etc.).

• Competitive base salary.
• Performance‑based annual bonus eligibility.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with leading providers.
• Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs.
• Company‑paid life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO) and company‑paid holidays.
• Parental leave and family care support programs.
• Structured training programs and on‑the‑job learning opportunities.
• Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about.

ZT Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either
1) be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or
2) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing.