Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Company: Nexus Water Group
Location: Elgin
Posted on: May 31, 2025

Job Description:

Nexus Water Group is a leading regulated water and wastewater utility serving more than 1.3 million people across 20 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces.

"Nexus" means connection. Through the essential water and wastewater services we deliver, we have a very personal connection to the people, businesses, and communities we serve. This is why our operations are locally led and managed. Every day, over 1,300 professionals deliver vital, safe, and reliable service through over 670 water systems and 360 wastewater systems.
Purpose of the Job
As part of our ongoing commitment to operational excellence, we are seeking a dependable Environmental Health and Safety Manager to join our team and play a crucial role in our Field and Operations department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS



* Promotes a safe working environment for company employees in the field and the office;

* Continuously reviews Company safety plans, programs, policies, and procedures for consistency with relevant laws including but not limited to the Illness and Injury Prevention Plan. Prepares new or revises existing plans, programs, policies, and procedures, as needed. Monitors employee and contractor compliance with safety plans, policies, and procedures.

* Ensures employees have required Personal Protective Equipment, and trains staff on proper PPE use and good industrial hygiene practices (ergonomics, safe vehicle operation, etc.)

* Represents the company in safety matters with State and Federal agencies, including but not limited to OSHA inspections.

* Performs and coordinates with managers and employees to perform safety training activities with company managers and employees. Ensures that training, safety meetings and inspections are documented, including weekly tailgate meetings. Maintains safety records and updates Safety Data Sheet (SDS) documents and other documents that require periodic updates.

* Coordinates Smith Driver Training program for company employees, and performs training.

* Performs periodic field inspections, office walk-throughs, and yard inspections, and is responsible for making immediate corrections, shutdown work if deemed necessary, and/or reporting safety issues immediately to manager, supervisor, and company leadership.

* Manage the company's Near Miss reporting program, including promoting the program, distributing report information to share with employees in tailgate meetings, and ensure issues identified are tracked and resolved.

* Leads company Employee Safety Committee.

* Participates in the Corporate Safety Committee.

* Develop, update, and implementation of the Company's emergency response plan and operations and disaster recovery plans.


Competencies
Decision QualityDevelops TalentEnsures AccountabilityDemonstrates Self-AwarenessBusiness InsightEducation
Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science or Related FieldCertifications
Driver's LicensePhysical Requirements
Office-Based RoleWork Experience
Five years of progressive experience in safety or risk management. Including direct experience in the development and maintenance of safety and security programs, emergency operation and disaster recovery plans, safety analysis and accident investigation, workers compensation, liability claims, and loss analysis.

Computer Skills: Ability to learn and independently use security system software. Ability to independently perform Internet searches to find information and solutions required to solve problems. Ability to independently learn and use web-based software (NetTime, Halogen, etc.). Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (like SAP) for, time card entries, and procurement activities. Ability to use Microsoft Office 365 to efficiently complete tasks.


We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state, or local law.

We are an E-Verify participating employer.

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