Environment, Health and Safety Program Manager
About the job
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Safety, Geology, Natural Science, or a 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 a related field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- A valid California driver license.
- Ensure regulatory compliance with applicable environment, health, and safety regulations and controls, including air quality, hazardous and non-hazardous waste, hazardous materials, water discharges, storm water, hazard communication, capital projects, permitting, and training.
- Recommend, implement, and monitor environment, health, and safety legal requirements, procedures, and programs; ensure compliance and identify and promptly resolve gaps.
- Prepare and submit required regulatory reports, including California Environmental Quality Act documentation, wastewater discharge reports, air emission reports, storm water pollution prevention reports, and hazardous materials business plans.
- Prepare, coordinate, and implement National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits and air quality permits for stationary and portable equipment.
- Lead environment, health, and safety work for new property and business acquisitions in the region; ensure environmental, health, and safety due diligence assessments are conducted as needed and appropriate actions are taken based on the findings.
- Partner with Engineering and Operations on capital projects, including construction, demolition, water well, and treatment system projects, to ensure environment, health, and safety aspects are incorporated into project plans as appropriate.
- Serve as the primary liaison with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies regarding compliance, inspections, and permitting, and represent the company during regulatory inspections.
- Provide environment, health, and safety regulatory guidance to internal stakeholders, including operations, engineering, and water quality personnel.
- Develop and conduct environment, health, and safety training.
- Respond to emergencies, including spills and system upsets.
- Manage soil and water remediation projects to mitigate environmental impact.
- Participate in and support the company’s continuous improvement program and projects.
- Manage consultants and service providers as needed.
- Perform other similar duties as assigned and attend meetings and training as directed by California Water Service Company.
- Communicate with internal and external partners and stakeholders to support positive business outcomes.
- Build positive business relationships with internal and external stakeholders to encourage collaboration and innovation and support corporate, department, and personal goals.
- Travel to remote sites approximately 20% of the time.
- Perform work on-site in the assigned office location.
About the company
California Water Service Group provides water and wastewater services to about 2 million people across 100 communities. Its largest unit, California Water Service (Cal Water), serves 492,600 customer connections in 23 districts and is the biggest regulated utility west of the Mississippi. The group also includes Washington Water Service, New Mexico Water Service, Texas Water Service, and Hawaii Water Service, combining regulated and non-regulated operations. How it works: it manages water systems to treat, store, and deliver clean drinking water and collect and treat wastewater through its network of districts and service connections. What sets it apart: it is the largest regulated water utility in its region and runs a broad, multi-state portfolio of regulated and non-regulated services, giving it scale and geographic reach. Its goal: to be the leading provider of water and wastewater services by delivering quality, reliable service and value to customers.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
San Jose, California
Founded
1926
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 revenue rose to $308.6 million, with net income of $56.5 million.
- The April 30, 2026 rate case adds $90.5 million 2026 revenue and stabilization.
- Nexus's Nevada and Oregon systems add 36,000 connections and $109 million rate base.
What critics are saying
- PFAS treatment, depreciation, and wholesale water costs compressed Q1 2026 earnings to $4.0 million.
- Nexus closing still needs Nevada and Oregon approvals, risking 2026 integration slippage.
- California regulators tightening recovery breaks the capex-dividend model and threatens CWT's survival.
What makes California Water Service Group unique
- 2026 CPUC approval locked in $1.45 billion of Cal Water infrastructure through 2027.
- Cal Water serves 2.2 million customers across five western states, diversifying regulated exposure.
- Kropelnicki joined ACI on September 30, 2026, emphasizing cyber and AI resilience.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Options
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Hybrid Work Options
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Wellness Program