Director of Environmental, Health & Safety; EHS

Overview

California Water Service

Job Description:

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Director provides strategic leadership, oversight, and continuous improvement of the organization’s environmental, health, safety, and emergency preparedness programs. This position plays a critical role in meeting federal, state, and county regulatory requirements. The successful candidate has strong environmental affairs and/or safety experience with a proven record for teamwork and continuous improvement. This can be located in San Jose, CA or Torrance, CA.

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive EHS programs, procedures, and policies and lead the Corporate Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) team in development of goals providing strategic leadership and technical resources to business units.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, CEQA/NEPA, NPDES, hazardous waste, air/water quality, and safety regulations.
• Lead risk assessments, hazard analyses, and mitigation planning.
• Oversee incident investigations, root-cause analyses, and corrective action development.
• Manage required EHS training programs.
• Direct internal/external EHS audits and inspections.
• Maintain EHS performance metrics, dashboards, and regulatory reporting.
• Oversee waste characterization, hazardous waste disposal, air emissions compliance, stormwater/non-stormwater permits.
• Collaborate with Facilities, Engineering, Operations, Water Quality, Legal, and other teams.
• Manage EHS staff and provide leadership, coaching, and development.
• Support emergency response and after-hours readiness.
• Prepares and reviews Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) of new properties.
• Maintains positive and effective working relationships with local, state, and federal environmental and safety regulatory agencies, managing permits, regulatory inspections, incident reporting, and all regulatory requirements
• Support staff in reviews process for capital project designs and planning to mitigate or avoid environmental and safety risk.
• Reviews and analyzes federal, state, and local laws and regulations, implementing policies or programs to ensure company-wide compliance and participate in the regulation development process.
• Participates in external industry organizations related to the water and wastewater sector's environmental, health and safety.
• Assesses new developments in the health, safety, and environmental fields that may have application to the Company’s operations

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or related field or relevant experience.
• Minimum five years of EHS management experience.
• Experience in utility, industrial, or related sectors.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Safety Trainer Specialist Certification through the NASP must be acquired within one year of hire
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHS systems.
• Valid California driver’s license.

• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and state regulations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Skilled in risk assessment, incident investigation, and safety and environmental auditing.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of employees and management
• Ability to think clearly and react appropriately in emergency situations
• Ability to prepare, manage and analyze data
• Demonstrated commitment to outstanding customer service
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Good problem-solving and trouble shooting skills

Salary Range: $162,300 - $301,300

Deadline to submit resume is Monday, February 2, 2026

The Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity. California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Service and Washington Water Servicedo not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected class. The Company makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner.

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