Environmental, Health and Safety Leader

VSE AVIATION INC (US)•Miramar, FL

About The Position

The Environmental, Health, & Safety Leader is responsible for developing and owning safety strategies that support the organization’s operational objectives, ensure regulatory compliance, and promotes a safe, sustainable, and efficient work environment. This role provides strategic leadership for all EHS programs across the US locations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree OR an additional 3 years of specific work experience in lieu of degree.
5 years of relevant/technical work experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and scheduling applications.
Knowledge of OSHA and other environmental regulations.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Proven track record of driving operational efficiency and safety performance improvements.
Strong budget management, vendor negotiation, and project management skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
8+ years of operational work experience.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain corporate EHS policies, programs, and compliance systems.
Ensure adherence to all federal, state, and local EHS regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and NFPA standards.
Track & publish Recordable Rate Scorecard by site for annual ESG Report (DART, TRIR, LTR).
Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to proactively address hazards.
Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions.
Oversee employee training programs related to safety, emergency response, and hazard awareness.
Manage hazardous materials handling, storage, and disposal in accordance with regulations.
Coordinate emergency preparedness, crisis management, and business continuity planning.
Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, external auditors, and industry organizations.
Track, analyze, and report EHS performance metrics to senior leadership.
Creating reports on safety and other occurrences for supervisors and other relevant staff.
Other duties as assigned.