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Environemental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

Itron, Inc.
401(k)
United States, South Carolina, West Union
Dec 18, 2025
Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us. The EHS Manager will lead environmental, health, and safety programs for our large-scale manufacturing facility of approximately 1,500 employees in West Union, SC. This role focuses on collaborating with teams to develop and implement strategies that ensure compliance, encourage a proactive safety culture, and advance sustainability initiatives. The ideal candidate is a relationship-oriented leader who can engage and inspire at all levels, partner on continuous improvement, and align EHS objectives with corporate goals in a dynamic, customer-focused environment. Duties & Responsibilities: Leadership & Collaboration: Collaborate with leadership teams to develop and implement the site's EHS strategy aligned with corporate objectives. Serve as the primary EHS resource for the facility, building strong partnerships to prioritize safety and sustainability. Foster and nurture a culture of accountability, agility, and innovation in EHS practices. Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, and state/local regulations. Maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications and manage audits. Work closely with teams to conduct risk assessments, hazard analyses, and develop thoughtful solutions to mitigate risks. Safety Culture & Training: Encourage and inspire a proactive safety culture through employee engagement and leadership involvement. Design and deliver EHS training programs for all levels of staff. Guide and support incident investigations and root cause analysis; implement preventive measures collaboratively. Environmental Programs: Oversee environmental compliance programs including air, water, waste, and sustainability initiatives. Manage reporting for environmental permits and regulatory submissions. Emergency Preparedness: Develop and maintain emergency response plans and crisis management protocols. Coordinate drills and ensure readiness for potential incidents. Metrics & Reporting: Track and report EHS performance metrics to site leadership and corporate. Recognize opportunities and partner with teams to implement continuous improvement initiatives. Required Skills & Experience Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field. 10+ years of progressive EHS experience in manufacturing environments. Minimum 5 years in a leadership role managing EHS programs for large-scale operations. Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, risk management, and industrial hygiene. Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in EHS management systems and reporting tools. OSHA 30-hour General Industry certification. Preferred Skills & Experience Master's degree in a related field. Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, or CHMM. Experience maintaining ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications. Benefits Info: This position also includes a competitive benefit package including; financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, hybrid work schedule, and more! This position is eligible for our annual bonus program Travel: 0-10% Physical Demands: This is a typical office job, with no special physical requirements or unusual work environment. #LI-MD1 Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for! The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience. Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron.com. Itron is transforming how the world manages energy, water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency, build resilience and deliver safe, reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence, we connect people, data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live. Join us as we create a more resourceful world: www.itron.com