Regional EHS Manager

Job Description

*Position requires regional travel

Sterling Industrial, headquartered in Evansville, Indiana was founded and incorporated in 1982. Our company began and grew from a need for swift, reliable service for utilities in southern Indiana. Meeting the needs of utilities through small emergencies, we found an increasing need to add pipefitters and millwrights to our operation, and from there our company continued to grow.


As a multi-craft union contractor, we provide civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical services for new construction and maintenance/retrofit projects. Our core markets include power generation, metals, pulp/paper, plastics, and chemical markets. We pride ourselves on being a full-service contractor attentive and responsive to the needs of our customers; providing a full range of services and solutions for construction and maintenance projects.

Position Summary:

The Regional EHS Manager will oversee environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs across multiple job sites within a designated region. This role will support site-level EHS teams, provide strategic guidance, and ensure consistent implementation and continuous improvement of corporate safety policies and procedures. The Regional EHS Manager will serve as a subject matter expert, lead regional risk assessments, and act as a liaison between field operations and senior EHS leadership.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and support to site-level EHS Coordinators and teams.
• Implement, monitor, and enforce corporate EHS programs across all regional sites.
• Conduct regional audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify hazards and areas for improvement.
• Analyze regional EHS trends and incident data to develop proactive safety strategies.
• Develop and deliver advanced training programs for site EHS staff and project leadership.
• Promote a culture of safety through engagement, coaching, and collaboration with operations.
• Investigate major incidents, near-misses, and safety violations to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local environmental health standards.
• Coordinate with regulatory bodies and represent the company during inspections or inquiries.
• Provide detailed reporting to the EHS Manager and executive leadership on regional EHS performance.
• Assist in the development and standardization of emergency response plans across the region.
• Serve as a key resource for interpreting and implementing new EHS regulations and corporate initiatives.
• Support the onboarding and mentoring of new site-level safety professionals.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in construction or industrial safety, including supervisory or regional oversight roles.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA CFR 1926 and 1910 standards.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), OSHA 500/510, or equivalent certifications preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in leading EHS programs across multiple job sites or geographic areas.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• High proficiency in preparing reports, analyzing safety metrics, and presenting to leadership.
• Computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety management software.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Satisfactory background check.

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA,FMLA, and other federals, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/orquantitative productivity standards
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance
• Repetitive motion, substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• The worker is required to have close visual activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, and viewing a computer terminal
• Requires sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time

Required Skills

Sterling Industrial LLC, is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, protected activity, or other non-merit factors.