Environmental, Health & Safety; EHS Manager Baltimore, MD

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager job at Clearsite Industrial Services. Baltimore, MD.

Clearsite is a leading hydrovac and vacuum-excavation partner. We recognize that we must complete our work safely and efficiently so our customers can advance theirs —that’s central to how we operate and how we build long‑term client relationships. Your leadership stewards that promise across field operations, training, and continuous improvement.

Own the EHS program across Clearsite’s service lines—air & hydrovac excavation, vacuum truck/industrial cleaning, compliant material transportation, and refinery/industrial turnarounds—ensuring every job is planned, permitted, staffed, and executed safely and in full regulatory compliance. You’ll be a visible field leader, a practical problem‑solver, and a coach who elevates safety performance every day.

• Consistent pre‑task planning and JHA/JSA quality across all crews; 100% tailgate completion with documented attendance.
• Proactive reporting culture (Good Catch/Near‑Miss) with month‑over‑month participation gains.
• Audit closure : corrective actions verified and closed on time; recurring issues trend down.
• Incident reduction and strong root‑cause discipline; lessons learned embedded in SOPs and training.

• Regulatory readiness for OSHA/DOT/EPA and client requirements across hydrovac, transportation, and refinery/industrial scopes.

• Lead site safety audits; document findings and drive timely, verified corrective actions.
• Ensure high‑quality JHAs/JSAs and conduct stand‑downs/tailgates as needed.
• Verify and/or issue required permits (Confined Space Entry, Hot Work, etc.) before work proceeds.
• Confirm crews have and use task‑appropriate PPE; maintain a field cache of routine PPE/forms.

• Partner with Operations on site walks; write site‑specific safety plans tailored to hydrovac/air excavation, utility locates, refinery entry, and industrial cleaning scopes.

• Lead incident/near‑miss investigations; produce written reports with root cause and corrective/preventive actions; chair/participate in IRT reviews.

• Own New‑Hire Safety Orientation; deliver/refine SOP and program training; track completions and refresher cadence.
• Manage the Safety Committee and the Behavior‑Based Safety / Good Catch / Near‑Miss program to drive engagement and learning.

• Maintain and inspect safety‑critical gear (air monitoring, CSE tripods/winches, SCBA, fall protection); manage calibrations and records.
• Lead the Housekeeping Program and routine audits in yards, shops, and trucks.

• Keep training records current; maintain SOPs and regulatory programs aligned to OSHA 1910/1926 and service‑specific needs (transportation, refinery/industrial).

• Bachelor’s degree (Safety, Environmental/Industrial Hygiene, or related) and valid driver’s license.
• 3–5 years of EHS experience supporting field operations or industrial services.
• Working knowledge of JHA/JSA, CSE, lockout/tagout, fall protection, and incident investigation.

• Experience with hydrovac/air excavation, utility locates, refinery/industrial cleaning, vacuum truck operations, and DOT/EPA interfaces.
• Professional certifications (e.g., ASP/CHST/CSP), instructor credentials (e.g., OSHA 10/30).

• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)