EHS Manager

Grand Forks, ND 58203

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Environmental Health & Safety Job Number: BS8177781113 Compensation: $90000-125000 / year

Job Description


EHS Manager
Location: Grand Forks, ND 58203
Salary: Targeting $90-$125K Max  w/ 10% bonus potential
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

Position Summary:
The EHS Manager will support driving EHS excellence at the site level by leading compliance, implementing safety programs, and promoting a secure working environment. This role is essential in fostering a proactive safety culture, mitigating risks, and ensuring alignment with corporate EHS & RM standards.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the implementation of environmental, health, safety, and risk management initiatives in line with corporate standards.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local EHS regulations while maintaining a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address safety, environmental, and security issues, proposing mitigation strategies and advising leadership.
  • Conduct incident investigations to determine root causes, implementing corrective measures to prevent recurrence.
  • Oversee regulatory and internal reporting accuracy and timeliness, monitoring site metrics to proactively address trends.
  • Act as a liaison with regulatory agencies, site engineering, and other departments to strengthen site-wide EHS practices.
  • Manage the Plant SDS Program, PPE records, and Brady Lock Pro (LOTO) documentation.
  • Administer the Worker’s Compensation program and ensure injured employees receive timely care.
  • Participate in site safety committee, divisional EHS meetings, and audits, ensuring best practice sharing and consistency across sites.
  • Provide coaching and support to new EHS&RM leaders, facilitating training for EHS management software and ensuring high standards in safety protocols.

Additional Duties:
  • Conduct safety orientations for new hires and assist in the plant’s hearing conservation program.
  • Participate in environmental audits and facilitate "Near Miss" program reporting.
  • Serve as a technical lead for Lock Out/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, supporting annual updates.
  • Lead and coordinate regular review calls with EHS leaders, sharing best practices and regulatory updates.
  • Conduct site visits as necessary to support program rollouts and audits.

Qualifications and Requirements:
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or a technical discipline.
  • Experience: 5+ years in EHS management, with expertise in OSHA/EPA regulations.
  • Technical Skills: Strong knowledge in safety principles, risk assessment, PSM (Process Safety Management), and hazard recognition.
  • Leadership Abilities: Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, change management, and team leadership.
  • Software Proficiency: Experience with EMIS tools (e.g., Intelex, Site Hawk, or Alchemy) and other EHS management software preferred.


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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