EHS Manager

American Hydro

York, PA

Estimated pay: Est. $30–$36/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

Shift: Full time

**Company Description**

**American Hydro** is a leading provider in the hydropower generation industry, specializing in the design, manufacturing, and installation of custom hydro turbines. Based in York, Pennsylvania, we support renewable energy projects by delivering reliable, high-quality solutions that power communities sustainably. Our work is guided by core values of safety, urgency, one team, community, integrity, and a can-do attitude. At American Hydro, we foster a collaborative, hands-on environment where employees take pride in their craftsmanship, support one another, and make a meaningful impact in advancing clean energy.

**Job Description**

**Position Summary & Objective**

The EHS Manager leads American Hydro’s environmental, health, safety, programs. The position develops, implements, and supports practical systems that prevent injuries and environmental impacts, maintains compliance with applicable OSHA and environmental requirements, supports ISO management systems, and strengthens a culture of safety, urgency, one team, community, can-do attitude, and integrity. The EHS Manager serves as the primary internal advisor for hazard control, regulatory readiness, incident response, claims management, and continuous improvement.

**Essential Functions Performed by the Position**

• Design and implement company safety programs compliance strategies and sustainable management systems.
• Manage Accident/Exposure Reporting and Investigation program. Ensure the program clearly explains the methods and practices for reporting and investigating accidents/exposures; communicate risk to management.
• Review, monitor, and supports the Worker’s Compensation claim process. This includes managing the early return to work and modified duty program, monitoring and analyzing accident and injury trends, performing hazard analysis, working directly with the worker’s compensation team to investigate all reports in a timely manner.
• Create a company-wide Emergency Response Plan. Ensure appropriate individuals are trained in the processes and procedures should the plan be activated.
• Ensure and coordinate all forklift drivers, machine operators, crane operation, maintenance technicians, and field service trained and licensed accordingly.
• Conduct regular training and ensure that the following are practiced: Personal Protective Equipment, Machine Safety & Equipment usage, Lockout/Tagout, Hazardous Communication, Evacuation Drills, Fall Prevention, etc.
• Lead the effort to complete training programs and report out to the Senior Leadership teams.
• Prepare site leadership for customer audits.
• Schedule and coordinate annual audiogram testing, etc.
• Partner with other department managers to enhance the safety program.
• Conduct monthly team member safety meetings and other trainings as necessary.
• Perform self-assessments to identify and mitigate risk.
• Maintain OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping, including Forms 300, 300A, and 301; evaluate recordability and reportability; coordinate required employee access; and complete required electronic submissions and postings within applicable deadlines.
• Lead hazard identification and risk assessment for machining, welding, fabrication, material handling, maintenance, testing, painting or coating, field service, and contractor activities. Recommend controls using the hierarchy of controls and verify effectiveness.
• Administer core safety programs, including lockout/tagout, machine guarding, electrical safety, confined space, fall protection, powered industrial trucks, cranes and rigging, hot work, respiratory protection, hearing conservation, personal protective equipment, hazard communication, ergonomics, and emergency preparedness.
• Plan and deliver EHS orientation, annual refresher training, toolbox talks, supervisor coaching, and job-specific qualification programs. Maintain accurate completion and competency records.
• Lead incident, near-miss, environmental event, and property-damage investigations using structured root-cause methods. Facilitate corrective and preventive actions, assign ownership and due dates, and verify closure and effectiveness.
• Provide ongoing support, coaching, and technical guidance to Safety Leads on all shifts, serving as a resource to help them identify hazards, resolve safety concerns, implement corrective actions, and effectively promote a strong safety culture within their respective work areas.
• Chair or support safety committees, emergency response teams, and cross-functional improvement efforts. Provide concise reports and recommendations to leadership and communicate expectations to employees at all levels.
• Serve as an engaged member of the Corporate EHS team by actively participating in EHS meetings, cross-site initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving to strengthen alignment, share lessons learned, and advance EHS performance across the organization.

**Qualifications**

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**