Environmental Resources Management, Inc. · St Louis, MO

EHS Manager (Field Based) at Environmental Resources Management, Inc. — St Louis, MO

Full-timeSt Louis, MOPosted 2026-07-08Apply on Workday
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ERM is seeking an experienced EHS Manager in Lincoln, NE to provide environmental, health, and safety leadership and technical support at a client facility. This position requires a highly qualified EHS professional with broad expertise across multiple EHS disciplines who can support manufacturing operations, maintain regulatory compliance, manage risk, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This is a full-time (40 hours/week) limited-term role for a duration of 6 months, extendable.

The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to site leadership and operational teams, providing hands-on support, coaching, training, compliance oversight, and strategic EHS guidance. This role requires regular physical presence at the client site and active engagement with employees, contractors, and management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Regulatory Compliance & EHS Program Management

  • Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, environmental, and company requirements.
  • Manage EHS policies, procedures, permits, licenses, and required documentation.
  • Maintain regulatory records and support compliance reporting activities.
  • Monitor regulatory changes and ensure site compliance with applicable requirements.
  • Support implementation and continuous improvement of EHS management systems.

Manufacturing Support & Risk Management

  • Provide daily EHS support to production, maintenance, engineering, and operations teams.
  • Conduct risk assessments, job hazard analyses, safety inspections, and hazard mitigation activities.
  • Evaluate workplace conditions and identify opportunities to reduce risk and improve performance.
  • Develop, implement, and improve EHS programs including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Hot Work, Fall Protection. Industrial Hygiene, Contractor Safety, Management of Change (MOC)
  • Partner with operational teams to proactively identify and address EHS risks.

Incident Investigation & Corrective Action Management

  • Investigate incidents, injuries, near misses, and environmental events.
  • Conduct root cause analyses and determine corrective and preventive actions.
  • Track corrective actions to closure and verify effectiveness.
  • Communicate lessons learned and improvement opportunities to site personnel.

Training, Engagement & Contractor Safety

  • Deliver EHS training to employees,
  • supervisors, and contractors.
  • Facilitate safety meetings, toolbox talks, and employee engagement initiatives.
  • Provide field coaching and mentoring to strengthen EHS performance.
  • Manage contractor safety programs and permit-to-work processes.
  • Promote a positive and proactive safety culture across the facility.

Auditing, Reporting & Leadership Support

  • Conduct inspections and audits of plant operations, facilities, and management systems.
  • Monitor EHS metrics, compliance status, and improvement initiatives. Analyze performance trends and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Prepare reports, presentations, and compliance updates for management.
  • Provide recommendations and strategic EHS guidance to site leadership.
  • Serve as a trusted EHS advisor to management and operational teams.

QUALIFICATIONS

EHS Expertise

  • Professional-level expertise across multiple environmental, health, and safety disciplines.
  • Ability to provide technical guidance, regulatory interpretation, and practical solutions to operational teams.
  • Strong knowledge of risk management, compliance programs, and EHS management systems.

On-Site Presence

  • Regular physical presence at the client facility is required.
  • Ability to conduct field observations, inspections, audits, incident investigations, and employee engagement activities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • BS in Safety, Occupational Health, Engineering, or related science degree preferred.7-10 years relevant EHS experience with exposure to the manufacturing or research and development industries preferred.
  • CSP preferred
  • Experience conducting health and safety risk assessments and industrial hygiene monitoring.
  • Working knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations, including CAL OSHA.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team setting, with guidance and direction.
  • Strong work ethic with a passion to learn, grow, and thrive.
  • Ability to distill goals into plans, develop timelines, and work independently as well as part of a team, to achieve goals.
  • Proven experience as a Senior EHS Specialist.
  • In-depth knowledge of EHS regulations and standards.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and leadership abilities

Who We Are:

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