Environmental Health and Safety Manager

  • Air Company
  • Brooklyn, New York
  • Full Time

The Position

We are seeking an EHS Manager to join our team. This role will report to our Director, Operations. The EHS Manager will be responsible for training the internal and external team on safety requirements. The EHS Manager will play an active role in the creation and implementation of safety programs, and auditing for compliance of federal, state and local safety practices. This person will promote a safety culture and coach teams in effective hazard identification and avoidance. This person must have EHS experience within the oil and gas or petrochemical industries. This role is based in Brooklyn, NY.

What you get to do

  • Develop Safety Programs to ensure that our employees and contractors are protected in the workplace and are in compliance with OSHA and other federal, state, and local safety regulations
  • Develop, organize and perform safety training for internal employees as needed
  • Driven to make safety a behavior rather than a policy or goal, developing a culture of safety in the workplace
  • Support all safety efforts and promote internal and external safety culture aligning with EHS compliance
  • Ensure contractor activities are preplanned for safety through scope review and risk assessment
  • Maintain all safety-related documentation, reviewing and submitting required reporting as necessary
  • Make recommendations concerning hazards to employee safety or health
  • Facilitate environmental, health and safety inspections
  • Coach internal teams in effective hazard identification, avoidance and corrective actions
  • Investigate all accidents/near misses and complete all required reporting
  • Serve as a project liaison and manage project correspondence with Insurance carriers
  • Ensure teams have safety equipment and resources
  • Ensure Health and Safety is a priority at all sites and adequate steps are taken to facilitate a safe working environment for Air Company employees
  • Assist with audit preparation (regulatory, customer, and/or internal audits) and closeout activities
  • Assist in vendor and service provider selection
  • Act as the emergency response plan (ERP) champion, creation, training and reporting
  • Implement processes and systems to comply with applicable codes and regulations

What you bring to AIRCO

  • Bachelor's degree in occupational health, safety, or a related scientific field
  • 5+ years of work experience in a dedicated environmental health and safety position in the oil and gas or petrochemical industries
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) desirable
  • Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local EH&S regulations and laws
  • Strong knowledge of safety systems and new techniques to improve safety in the workplace
  • Knowledge of industry standards as applied to industrial environments
  • Meeting facilitation and public speaking
  • Has an interest in sustainability, technology, science, cultural progress, and startup environments
  • Strong bias for action
  • Proven ability to work with others, strong interpersonal, influencing leaderships skills

Salary Range: $120,000 - $145,000

The approximate annual base compensation range and benefits listed above may vary based on the applicant's experience, skills, abilities, and relevant industry expertise.

Working at AIRCO - In addition to standard medical and dental benefits, that kick in Day 1, we provide:

Comprehensive Health Benefits

  • Full coverage for employee base premiums on health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 70% coverage for spouse and dependent base premiums.
  • Choose between base plans or enhanced options to fit your needs.

Health Savings & Flexibility

  • Access company-sponsored HSA and FSA accounts to save on healthcare and dependent care expenses.

Income Protection & Insurance

  • Company-paid Short-Term Disability insurance.
  • Optional Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance plans.

Time Off & Leave

  • Flexible and generous paid time off, including national holidays and sick leave.
  • Paid family leave to support you during important life moments.

Retirement Savings

  • Tax-deferred 401(k) plan with a 3% company match to help you invest in your future.

Commuter Benefits

  • Pre-tax savings on transit and parking, plus monthly company contributions.

Additional Perks

  • Ancillary benefits through Sequoia, including pet insurance and financial wellness programs.
  • Employee wellness program to support your well-being.
  • Sponsored team events and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
  • In person weekly catered lunch every Wednesday.
Job ID: 482514316
Originally Posted on: 6/24/2025

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