EHS Manager

Insight Global is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager for a growing industrial services client specializing in hydrovac and vacuum excavation solutions. This individual will own and drive the company’s EHS program across multiple service lines, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational excellence. This is a highly visible, hands-on role supporting field teams and partnering closely with operations leadership to build and strengthen a safety-first culture. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced, field-driven environments and is passionate about driving continuous improvement in safety programs and compliance standards.

Duties & Responsibilities Include:

• Own and lead the EHS program across multiple service lines (hydrovac, vacuum trucks, industrial cleaning)
• Conduct field safety audits, inspections, and site visits
• Develop and maintain JHAs, JSAs, tailgate talks, and safety plans
• Partner with operations teams on site walks and safety planning
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Oversee new hire safety training and ongoing certifications/program training
• Manage safety committee and behavior-based safety programs (Good Catch, Near Miss)
• Ensure compliance with OSHA 1910/1926, DOT, EPA, and client-specific requirements
• Maintain and inspect safety equipment (air monitoring, SCBA, fall protection, etc.)
• Manage housekeeping programs and safety audits across yards, shops, and trucks
• Maintain training records, SOPs, and compliance documentation
• Must Haves:
• 3–5+ years of EHS experience in industrial or field operations environments
• Experience conducting field safety audits and inspections
• Strong experience leading incident and near-miss investigations (root cause analysis)
• Hands-on experience developing and implementing JHA/JSA programs
• Working knowledge of confined space entry, LOTO, and fall protection
• Experience with DOT/PHMSA and EPA/RCRA compliance
• Experience supporting field teams and operations environments (not just corporate safety)
• Strong documentation skills for training records, SOPs, and compliance programs

Nice to Haves: (Not Requirements)

• Experience working in hydrovac, industrial services, construction, or environmental services
• Knowledge of refinery Process Safety Management (PSM)
• Experience partnering with operations leaders and executive leadership
• Experience leading safety committees and behavior-based safety programs
• Experience with air monitoring equipment, SCBA, fall protection, and confined space gear