Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Hydranautics is a part of the Nitto Group of companies and a global leader in the field of integrated membrane solutions which includes reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, ultrafiltration and microfiltration for water, wastewater and process treatment and applications. Currently used on seven continents throughout the world for diverse applications such as seawater desalination, industrial high-purity water, surface water treatment, wastewater treatment and specialty process applications.

Here at Hydranautics, we believe that diversity is key to our competitive advantage. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status or medical condition. We are proud to be a Drug-free, E-Verify and EEO employer.

We are proud to offer a generous compensation and robust benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance plans, F.S.A. and H.S.A plans, Retirement plans (401k and ROTH), (12) Paid company holidays, generous PTO, tuition reimbursement and career development, Employee Assistance Plan, and more. This is an onsite position in our Oceanside, CA facility.

Under general direction accountable for planning and directing Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), environmental sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs and initiatives, including Injury and Illness Prevention, Industrial Hygiene, Safety, Workers' Compensation, Environmental Protection, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Health Promotion, and support of corporate initiatives. Implement programs and policies designed to ensure compliance with EHS laws and regulations and reduce the company's EHS risks in accordance with business objectives.

Identify and comply with legal requirements and government reporting regulations. Ensure quality operations of EHS processes and compliance with ISO 9001 requirements. This candidate will be responsible for the EHS function and will be working collaboratively with other Nitto entities within the Americas and Japan.

• Develops strategic plans to achieve the company's objectives for EHS, environmental sustainability, and CSR.
• Sets clear, challenging goals for the EHS Department personnel aligned with the company's strategic goals.
• Ensures staff are adequately trained for assigned duties.
• Represents Hydranautics on matters related to EHS, environmental sustainability and CSR to key external stakeholders (e.g., regulators, community, industry peers).
• Establishes partnerships within the Hydranautics' organization to proactively influence the integration of EHS, environmental sustainability, and CSR into operational activities and plans.
• Participates in meetings with key external stakeholders, including matters which require negotiations on behalf of Hydranautics.
• Provides critical project leadership, staffing requirements, and related financial budgets for EHS, environmental sustainability and CSR initiatives.
• Identifies, evaluates, and communicates problems and makes recommendations for solutions to executive management.
• Directs the implementation of EHS, environmental sustainability, and CSR initiatives as required by the Nitto Group (RoHS, REACH, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, Green Procurement Guidelines, CSR, and related programs)
• Other duties as assigned.

• BS Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry or Business; and 5-7 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.