EHS Manager

Join Energy Recovery and Help Build a Sustainable Future  

At Energy Recovery, we build products that help limit global temperature rise, reduce carbon emissions, provide safe drinking water for millions of people, and bring efficiency and sustainability to a range of industries. Our products help customers avoid approximately 19.7 million metric tons of carbon emissions per year -- equivalent to removing over 4.7 million cars from the road! 

In addition to innovating world-class products that help our customers and the environment, our employees enjoy a diverse, collaborative work culture, as well as extensive company benefits that support the overall wellbeing of our staff. This includes everything from generous health plans and time off, paid family leave, subsidized lunches and company events, and opportunities for charitable giving and volunteering in the community.  

Come find out why we’ve been a certified Great Place to Work for 3 years in a row!  

What You Can Look Forward To:

ERI is seeking a qualified candidate for an immediate full-time job opening for the position of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager, in the San Leandro, CA facility with responsibility also for the Tracy California facility. This position reports to the VP of Operations and will be responsible for planning, deploying, and maintaining the EHS program.

What Will You Do?

• Leads programs for compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations and requirements.
• Provides compliance specifications/recommendations to Production Team.
• Ensures accurate and timely environmental and safety recordkeeping and document management including the submission of periodic reports to regulatory agencies.
• Leads and/or assists with emergency response activities.
• Interface with regulatory and public sector safety authorities as appropriate
• Participate in Safety Audits, JHA's and other elements of Plant/Process Safety Management integral to sites' safety performance.
• All other projects and duties as assigned

What You Bring to the Table:

• Bachelor’s degree. In engineering, manufacturing, safety, environmental science, or industrial hygiene.
• 2-5 years’ previous experience in the health and safety field is desired.
• Preparing and updating site HSE procedures and processes. Ensure alignment to Company requirements.
• Having experience or being familiar with ISO45001.
• Provide safety training for office, R&D and manufacturing employees.
• Effectively demonstrates ability to deliver on complex situations or problems without guidance or supervision.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or other comparable HSE certification, otherwise willing to be a CSP with a reasonable time.
• Some team oriented and effective public speaking skills.
• Significant experience participating in risk assessments, HSE audits, and implementing HSE Management systems.
• Significant knowledge of Cal-OSHA and HSE legislation.
• Some knowledge of environmental and industrial hygiene practices, first aid practices, and HAZCOM.
• Some experience conducting root cause analysis/incident investigations.
• Significant oral, written, IT, and Microsoft Office skills.
• Frequent visit to another local facility

What's in It for Me?

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with options for family coverage
• Retirement Plans: 401(k) plan with company matching to help you save for the future
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation policy, paid sick leave, and paid holidays to ensure a healthy work-life balance
• Wellness Programs: Mental Wellness Support with therapy and coaching in addition to an employee assistance program
• Fitness Perks: Enjoy access to our on-site gym with an on-site trainer, yoga classes and gym reimbursement for remote employees
• Team Events: Regular team-building activities and social events to foster a positive work culture such as; ping-pong tournaments, gratitude lunches, and summer BBQs
• Referral Bonus: Earn up to $1,500 for referring friends
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax savings for medical expenses, commuter, and dependent care, helping you manage out-of-pocket costs
• Tuition Reimbursement: Financial support for continuing education, including courses and degree programs to help you advance your career
• Paid Parental Leave: Generous paid leave for new parents to bond with their children and support family needs

We are an EOE/AA employer committed to workforce diversity.

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