EHS Manager

Job Title

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

Project Overview

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager will support the turnkey engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover of two (2) 21,000-ton central chiller plants. The facilities must meet all applicable federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations while achieving stringent performance, reliability, energy efficiency, and operational safety requirements appropriate for Central Texas conditions.

Position Summary

The EHS Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and enforcing all environmental, health, and safety programs for the project. This role ensures compliance with OSHA, EPA, TCEQ, local AHJ requirements, and owner safety standards throughout all phases of the turnkey project. The EHS Manager will work closely with project management, construction management, subcontractors, and commissioning teams to promote a zero-incident culture and ensure safe, environmentally responsible project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Management

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Project-Specific Environmental Health & Safety Plan (EHSP).
• Enforce OSHA standards (29 CFR 1910 & 1926) and applicable Texas safety regulations.
• Lead hazard identification, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS).
• Oversee site safety for high-risk activities including heavy lifts, crane operations, confined spaces, hot work, electrical work, and commissioning activities.
• Conduct regular site safety inspections, audits, and corrective action tracking.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective / preventive actions.

Environmental Compliance

Manage environmental permits, plans, and reporting including :

Training & Culture

Subcontractor & Turnkey Oversight

Reporting & Coordination

Required Qualifications

Certifications (Preferred or Required)

Key Competencies

Work Environment