[Hiring] Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager – International Operations @Top Aces

Role Description

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for global oversight, standardization, and alignment of the organization’s EHS framework across international aviation operations. The role establishes and maintains global EHS policy, procedures, and minimum performance standards, and monitors organizational conformance to applicable requirements through governance, performance reporting, and escalation. Regional EHS Coordinators/Leads are accountable for local implementation and execution within their respective jurisdictions and sites.

This role reports to the VP Safety, Quality, Risk and supports the integrated Safety, Quality, Risk operating model by:

• Coordinating EHS policy, standards, and enterprise-wide alignment within the Safety function.
• Supporting independent assurance activities led by the Director of Assurance (e.g., audits, verification, and effectiveness validation), including timely completion of corrective and preventive actions (CPA).

Key Responsibilities

• EHS Governance & Oversight
  • Develop, maintain, and govern a standardized EHS management framework across regions, aligned with aviation operational risks, regulatory requirements, and corporate safety objectives established through the Safety function.
  • Provide functional oversight, guidance, and standardization support to Regional EHS Coordinators/Leads, including defining minimum requirements, enabling tools/templates, and monitoring alignment to global policies and procedures.
  • Monitor regional EHS conformance, performance, and risk trends through defined reporting, reviews, and governance; escalate systemic issues, material nonconformities, and significant events through the defined pathway to the VP Safety, Quality, Risk.
• Policy, Procedures & Standardization
  • Develop, implement, and continuously improve global EHS policies, standards, and procedures, balancing standardization with local regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure harmonization of EHS practices across regions related to maintenance activities, ground operations, facilities, hazardous materials, ergonomics, and contractor safety.
  • Define minimum EHS performance standards, internal control expectations, and evidence requirements applicable to all operating locations.
• Operational Safety & Risk Management
  • Identify, assess, and manage health, safety, and environmental risks associated with aviation maintenance, engineering, ground handling, and operational support activities.
  • Support integration and alignment of EHS hazards and risk controls with the organization’s Safety Management System (SMS), as applicable.
  • Establish expectations and provide oversight for EHS incident reporting, investigation coordination, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive action (CPA) processes for EHS events.
• Compliance, Assurance & Reporting
  • Establish and maintain a compliance obligations register and minimum EHS compliance requirements; monitor regional compliance status against applicable international, national, and local EHS regulations, standards, and industry best practices.
  • Support EHS audits and inspections (internal, customer, and regulatory) by coordinating site readiness, providing evidence, and ensuring timely completion of agreed CPA.
  • Provide consolidated EHS performance reporting, trend analysis, and risk insights to executive leadership and governance committees.
• Leadership & Culture
  • Promote a strong safety, health, environmental, and just culture across international operations.
  • Provide guidance, coaching, and technical expertise to regional teams and operational leaders.
  • Support EHS awareness, training, and competency development initiatives across the organization.
• Interfaces & Governance
  • Works under the direction of the VP Safety, Quality, Risk and collaborates with operational leaders, PRM/maintenance leadership, and Regional EHS Coordinators/Leads to set expectations, standardize practices, and monitor conformance to global EHS policies and procedures.
  • Supports the Director of Assurance by providing evidence, facilitating audits/inspections, and coordinating completion of CPA arising from findings.
  • Escalates material EHS risks, systemic issues, and significant nonconformities via the Safety governance pathway.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (EQF Level 6) in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline; professional certification preferred (e.g., NEBOSH Diploma/Certificate, IOSH membership TechIOSH/CertIOSH/CMIOSH or equivalent such as CRSP/CSP).
• Minimum 10 years of progressive EHS experience in aviation, industrial, or operational environments, including international or multi-site responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience developing and deploying global policies and standardized procedures across regions.
• Strong working knowledge of EHS regulatory frameworks, risk management, incident investigation, and audit processes.
• Proven ability to lead through influence in matrixed, multicultural environments.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and executive-level reporting skills.

Security Requirements

• Must be eligible for local security clearance in accordance with program requirements.

Benefits

• A work environment in which service, integrity, excellence and teamwork are highly valued.
• Opportunities for development and growth.
• Multidisciplinary and multicultural collaboration at a local and global level.
• A flexible schedule.
• Attractive benefit plan.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Top Aces, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age. The masculine form may be used in this job description solely for ease of reading but refers to men, women and gender diversity.