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Environmental Health & Safety Program Manager, Senior
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An Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for managing a coordinated and systematic approach to managing the environmental impact of an organization on the surrounding area. Will ensure that the organization has a systematic approach to complying with environmental regulations, such as managing waste or air emissions. Other responsibilities may include finding ways to reduce the organization's carbon footprint.
$103,322 / year median in California
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Your Role Blue Shield of California is seeking a dedicated Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Program Manager to restore, maintain, and evolve our EH&S program. This role is critical to ensuring regulatory compliance, workplace safety, and environmental stewardship across our Family of Companies locations. The successful candidate will lead efforts to bring the EH&S program back into full compliance, establish sustainable workflows, and collaborate cross-functionally with Human Resources, Corporate Security, Workplace Experience and other departments. Your Knowledge and Experience Requires a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field Requires a minimum of 5 years of EH&S experience, preferably in a corporate or multi-site environment Strong knowledge of OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA regulations, and industry best practices Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills Experience with EH&S documentation systems and audit preparation Your Work In this role, you will: Develop, implement, and enforce EH&S policies, procedures, and standards. Ensure compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulatory bodies. Conduct job hazard analyses (JHA) and risk assessments. Deliver OSHA-required training (e.g., hazard communication, PPE, emergency response). Facilitate fire safety, ergonomics, and workplace violence prevention training. Organize and lead safety drills (e.g., fire, earthquake, active shooter, chemical spill). Investigate workplace accidents, near-misses, and injuries. Prepare incident reports, logs, and identify root causes. Recommend and implement corrective actions. Develop and maintain Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) and Business Continuity Plans (BCPs). Coordinate with local emergency services (fire, EMS, law enforcement). Establish evacuation procedures, Floor Warden programs/training and emergency communication systems. Ensure adherence to EPA regulations and environmental standards. Manage hazardous materials, chemical storage, and disposal. Support green initiatives to reduce environmental impact. Conduct ergonomic assessments and recommend improvements. Develop wellness programs to enhance employee health and productivity. Oversee hearing conservation, respiratory protection, and air quality programs. Perform regular facility inspections and hazard identification. Review PPE compliance and emergency equipment readiness. Ensure proper safety signage and exit accessibility. Enforce safety protocols for third-party vendors and contractors. Review and approve contractor safety plans and risk assessments. Maintain and submit OSHA 300, 301, and 300A logs. Manage Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for hazardous chemicals. Prepare for and support regulatory audits. Promote a strong safety culture across the organization. Encourage employee participation in safety committees. Implement behavior-based safety (BBS) programs. In office requirement of 3 to 5 days per week with travel to Family of Company sites.