EHS Safety Manager

Hot Foot Recruiters is actively hiring an experienced EHS Manager to lead all environmental, health, and safety operations at a high-purity chemical manufacturing facility in the Casa Grande area. This is a critical leadership role for a new U.S. site supporting the semiconductor industry, with a strong focus on hazardous materials compliance, process safety, and building a world-class EHS program from the ground up.

Position: EHS Manager
Location:
Casa Grande, AZ
Industry:
Chemical Manufacturing / Semiconductor Support
Type:
Full-Time | Direct Hire
Pay Range: 120K - 140K DOE'

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the EHS team with mentorship, coaching, and technical training to support independent, compliant operations.
• Develop and implement all site-wide EHS programs ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT Hazmat, and local/state regulations.
• Manage hazardous materials lifecycle (procurement through disposal) in compliance with RCRA, TSCA, CERCLA, and EPCRA.
• Drive full Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RMP) compliance for highly hazardous chemicals, including HAZOP and PHA oversight.
• Own environmental permitting and regulatory compliance: air, wastewater, stormwater, and hazardous waste.
• Act as site liaison with regulatory agencies (EPA, ADEQ, OSHA, DHS, DOT) and lead all required reporting and documentation.
• Conduct incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead audits, inspections, and emergency preparedness initiatives.
• Partner cross-functionally with engineering, operations, maintenance, and HR to integrate safety into daily activities and new projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field (Master's a plus).
• 7+ years of EHS experience in chemical manufacturing or a high-hazard industrial setting.
• 3+ years in a leadership or site-level EHS management role.
• Strong experience managing hazardous chemicals, industrial hygiene programs, and environmental permitting.
• Demonstrated success in developing new-site EHS programs and safety culture

Required Certifications:

• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
• OSHA 30 (General Industry)

Highly Preferred:

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
• ISO 14001 or 45001 lead auditor or implementer experience
• Strong knowledge of PSM, HAZOP, JSA, and regulatory platforms