Environmental, Health Safety Manager

POSITION PURPOSE

NEXPERA's site Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for leading, implementing, and sustaining site-level EHS programs to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. This role serves as the primary environmental authority for the site, and acts as a liaison with local regulatory agencies. The Site EHS Manager partners closely with site leadership to drive continuous improvement, environmental stewardship, and a strong safety culture while supporting operational excellence.

• Ensure full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local EHS regulations, with particular focus on state‑specific environmental regulations
• Lead site environmental programs covering air, water, and waste (multi‑media) compliance, including:
  • Title V / air permitting, emissions tracking, and reporting
  • LPDES/NPDES permitting, DMRs and other water programs
  • RCRA hazardous and non‑hazardous waste management, solid waste permitting, reporting and recordkeeping
• Serve as the primary site contact for regulatory agencies, including OSHA, EPA, and local authorities.
• Manage all environmental permits, renewals, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Plan for and support regulatory inspections, audits, and agency interactions; lead responses to findings and corrective actions.
• Maintain and continuously improve site EHS management systems to ensure regulatory compliance and alignment with corporate standards.
• Conduct environmental, health, and safety audits and inspections.
• Collaborate with site leadership to identify environmental and safety risks, implement controls, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support management of change (MOC) processes
• Ensure accurate EHS recordkeeping and documentation, including OSHA logs, environmental reports, and internal metrics.
• Lead or support incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective/preventive action tracking.
• Support emergency preparedness and response planning, including drills and evaluations.
• Monitor, analyze, and report EHS performance metrics, including leading indicators.
• Partner with HR and Operations on workers’ compensation, return‑to‑work programs, and employee health initiatives.
• Provide Process Safety Management (PSM) support.
• Stay current on changes to local and federal EHS regulations and proactively implement compliance strategies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

In order to be qualified for this role, the following is required:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of EHS experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Skills & Knowledge:
  • Demonstrated experience with state‑specific environmental regulations, including permitting and compliance.
  • Strong multi‑media environmental experience (air, water, and waste).
  • Experience in chemical, petrochemical, refining, or heavy industrial experience preferred.
  • Process Safety Management (PSM) experience preferred.
  • Proficiency with spreadsheet, email, slides and word processing software required;
    Google suite of applications preferred.
  • A working knowledge of Safety Management Software (Intelex) applications will be an asset.
• Certification:
  • TWIC Required
  • CHMM, CSP, or similar certification preferred.
  • First Aid / CPR / AED certification preferred.
  • Valid Driver’s License Required

• Ability to work for prolonged periods in extremes of hot and cold temperatures and inclement weather conditions.
• Ability to work around hazardous materials such as sulfuric acid and molten sulfur.
• Ability to wear required PPE (including FR clothing, respirators, and fall protection equipment).
• Frequent…