PROJECT MANAGER, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (EHS)

Trident Seafoods is the largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company in North America. Trident is a privately held, 100 percent USA-owned company with primary seafood processing operations and fleet support in twelve Alaska communities. Trident's global operations produce finished wild Alaska seafood products in 6 countries and its sales teams serve customers in over 50 countries. Trident employs approximately 9,000 people worldwide each year and partners with over 5,400 independent fishermen and crewmembers. Species harvested and processed by Trident include virtually every commercial species of salmon, whitefish, and crab harvested in the North Pacific and Alaska. The global supply chain also includes cultured and wild species from a network of trusted sources worldwide.

Summary: The Project Manager for Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) will play a critical role in ensuring that safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible business practices are developed, implemented, and maintained. This role will lead initiatives within the EHS teams across Alaska and the lower 48 states, as well as work cross-functionally with other key stakeholders.

Essential functions (responsibilities, tasks, supervisory needs)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Plans, implements, and manages environmental health and safety (EHS) projects to ensure compliance with regulations and company standards.
• Conducts risk assessments, audits, and inspections to identify and mitigate potential gaps in EHS programs and initiatives.
• Develops and enforces safety policies, procedures, and training programs for employees and contractors.
• Coordinates with regulatory agencies to ensure adherence to local, state, and federal environmental and safety laws.
• Supports incident investigations, root cause analyses, and the implementation of corrective actions.
• Supports hazardous materials, waste disposal, and environmental impact reduction initiatives.
• Leads operational projects to ensure alignment with EHS objectives.
• Develops and monitors project timelines, budgets, and deliverables related to EHS compliance and improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and human resources, to integrate EHS practices into business operations.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting for EHS programs and regulatory submissions.

This is a salaried exempt position with an annualized salary range of $90k to $130k.

Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. Full time employees may be eligible for discretionary/performance-based incentives, medical, dental and vision insurance plans, optional HRA/HSA, telemedicine, employee assistance and wellness programs, long-term disability, basic life and AD&D, and 401(k) with a company match, paid time off, 10 paid holidays each year, and paid parental leave. For full-time employees, the initial paid time off benefit starts at 20 days per year, adjusted commensurate with relevant experience. Commuter and transit programs are also available.

Required Qualifications (education, years of experience, KSAs)

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in EHS or project management roles.
• A proven track record of managing EHS programs and/or projects successfully.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.

Preferred education and experience

• Applicable Professional Certifications, such as: Project Management Professional (PMP), or other related certifications.
• Basic knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other relevant regulatory standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive cultural change related to safety and sustainability.
• Expertise in sustainability initiatives and environmental impact reduction programs.

Work Environment

This hybrid position will be a combination of remote and onsite at the Trident Support Center office in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, WA. Our hybrid work environment includes remote work on Monday and Friday and in-office in the Support Center on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

In-office time takes place in a typical office environment: temperature controlled with adequate lighting and moderate noise. While remote, employees must provide appropriate home office space.

Physical/Mental demands

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time at a desk. Frequently required to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee will occasionally stand, walk, and may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include near vision for frequent use of a computer.

Work authorizations

• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.