Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Administrator

Suzanne Snell • Full-time • Gridley, California • 1w ago

Our client, a premier manufacturer in the agricultural equipment industry, is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Administrator to support the development, implementation, and oversight of their safety and environmental compliance programs. This role is essential in fostering a proactive safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and safeguarding employees across fabrication, assembly, warehouse, and outdoor work environments.

The EHS Administrator will collaborate closely with production teams, maintenance, engineering, and leadership to drive continuous improvement and support safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible operations.

Key Responsibilities

Administer and enforce EHS policies while ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and state/local regulations relevant to industrial and agricultural manufacturing.
Complete and maintain all required paperwork for environmental permits, licenses, and regulatory reporting.
Maintain hazardous waste storage areas in full compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
Conduct and document regular facility inspections, safety audits, job hazard analyses, and risk assessments across welding, machining, painting, and assembly operations.
Monitor incident reports, support investigations, and ensure corrective/preventative actions are completed.
Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS), chemical inventories, and hazardous materials labeling and handling procedures.
Coordinate and track employee safety training, including LOTO, forklift, confined space, PPE, and other required programs.
Support emergency preparedness efforts, including drills, spill response readiness, and first-aid supply maintenance.
Partner with engineering and maintenance teams to evaluate safety considerations during equipment design, upgrades, and installations.
Provide EHS guidance during new equipment setup, facility expansions, and process changes.
Promote a proactive, positive safety culture through communication, coaching, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Associate degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, or related field.
24 years of experience in an EHS support or compliance role, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
Basic understanding of OSHA General Industry regulations and environmental compliance (air, water, waste).
Comfortable working in hands-on industrial settings, including production floors and outdoor areas.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Valid CA drivers license and proof of insurance required.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors degree in EHS, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
Experience in agricultural or heavy equipment manufacturing.
OSHA 30-Hour certification (General Industry) or equivalent training.
Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards or internal auditing.
Experience with EHS management software (incident tracking, training records, etc.).
Bilingual English/Spanish a strong plus.

Work Environment

Split between office settings and two manufacturing locations (Manteca and Gridley, CA).
Frequent exposure to fabrication and assembly environments, including welding, grinding, painting, and heavy equipment.
Requires walking, standing, climbing stairs/ladders, and navigating uneven surfaces.
Exposure to varying outdoor weather conditions during inspections or facility work.
Use of PPE required, including safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toed boots.
Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs. and periodic travel for training or site visits.

Compensation: 70-80k annually