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WaterWisePro lists this Environment, Health & Safety Program Manager / Cal Water Service opportunity in san jose, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Environment, Health & Safety Program Manager / Cal Water Service
Salary Range: $102,000.00 - $189,400.00 / Annually
California Water Service Group (Cal Water) invites you to build a meaningful career with the third largest publicly traded water utility in the United States. Guided by our mission to be the leading provider of water and wastewater services, we are dedicated to improving the quality of life for the customers, communities, and employees we serve. Our culture is grounded in core values—integrity, quality, service, value, health and safety, respect and collaboration, and corporate citizenship—and is reflected in our recognition as a Top Workplace, a Great Place to Work, and a J.D. Power leader in customer satisfaction for multiple years. Join Cal Water and be part of a purpose driven organization where your work makes a lasting impact.
The Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Program Manager is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance with all applicable EHS regulations and controls including, but not limited to, air quality, hazardous and non-hazardous waste, hazardous materials, water discharges, storm water, hazard communication, capital projects, permitting and training. This position is located in San Jose, California and reports to the Director of Environment, Health & Safety.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Recommends, implements, and monitors EHS legal requirements, procedures, and programs to ensure 100% compliance; identifies and quickly resolves identified gaps
Prepares and submits required regulatory reports including, but not limited to: California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documentation, wastewater discharge reports, air emission reports, storm water pollution prevention reports, and hazardous materials business plans.
Prepares, coordinates, and implements National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits and air quality permits for stationary and portable equipment
Serves as the EHS lead for all new property and business acquisitions in their region; ensures EHS due diligence assessments are conducted as needed and that appropriate action is taken based on the findings of those assessments
Partners with Engineering and Operations on capital projects including construction, demolition, and water well and treatment system projects to ensure EHS aspects are incorporated in to the projects plans as appropriate
Serves as the primary liaison with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies regarding compliance, inspections, and permitting. Represents Cal Water during regulatory inspections.
Provides EHS regulatory guidance to key internal stakeholders including operations, engineering, and water quality personnel
Develops and conducts EHS training
Responds to emergencies including spills and system upsets
Manages soil and water remediation projects to mitigate environmental impact
Participates in and supports the Company’s continuous improvement program and projects
May manage consultants and service providers
Performs other similar duties as assigned
Attends meetings and training as directed by California Water Service Company
Able to communicate with internal and external partners and stakeholders in a way that consistently results in positive business outcomes
Builds positive, lasting business relationships with internal and external stakeholders that encourages collaboration and innovation resulting in the achievement of corporate, department and personal goals
Travel to remote sites required approximately 20% of the time.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Safety, Geology, Natural Science or related field and/or equivalent relevant experience
Three years of increasingly responsible experience working as an analyst or administrator in environment, health and safety, or related field
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications
Salary Range: $102,000 - $189,400
Deadline to submit resume: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
The Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity. California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Service and Washington Water Service do not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected class. The Company makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner. EOE, VET, DISABILITIES.
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Worksite address
san jose, CA, 95199, US
Who can apply
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