ESH MANAGER

Lyon Shipyard & Fabrication LLC • Norfolk, VA

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About The Position

The Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager is tasked with leading and overseeing the health and safety programs at LS&F. This role involves the development and implementation of behavior-based safety practices, conducting audits to ensure adherence to environmental, health, and safety procedures, and ensuring compliance with corporate standards, OSHA regulations, and client safety requirements. Additionally, the EHS Manager is responsible for performing root-cause analyses of health and safety incidents. The Corporate EHS Manager evaluates and documents the effectiveness of safety control measures across the organization and guides the LS&F EHS Staff in executing the Corporate Environmental, Health, and Safety Program. Furthermore, this position will oversee the creation of site-specific environmental, health, and safety plans for remediation and various projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience.
• 5 plus years’ experience (military/marine or ship repair industry preferred).
• Ability to listen and understand.
• Ability to work at a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability and tolerance to meet due dates and deadlines and/or time constraints.
• Ability to evaluate and analyze departmental and industry trends.
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize Microsoft office applications.
• Ability to resolve complaints and negotiate with others.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of shipyard, maritime, preferred.
• Working knowledge of Navy ship repair processes and procedures preferred.
• Knowledge NAVSEA standard items, Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual, NAVSHIPS Tech Manuals, Department of Defense standards, and standards, and military specifications a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic health and safety leadership and guidance to the Division, Department, Branch Offices, and Project Managers.
• Act as the expert in environmental, health, and safety matters, collaborating with clients, regulatory bodies, and LS&F personnel on project initiatives and proposal development.
• Oversee the management of environmental, health, and safety resources, along with the associated departmental budgets.
• Oversee and coordinate the activities of personnel responsible for corporate environmental, health, and safety management.
• When appropriate, strategize, solicit, and facilitate the recruitment of new personnel.
• Manages Environmental, Health and Safety team members ensuring strong performance and operational success. Administers performance reviews, coaching, and development activities as necessary. Act as the principal liaison for matters related to environmental, health, and safety concerns.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate tailored health and safety plans (HASP) specific to each site.
• Evaluate and execute updated safety regulations pertinent to Técnico operations.
• Serve as the internal incident manager, overseeing the documentation and management of safety emergencies and injuries.
• Evaluate the safety programs of subcontractors to ensure compliance with corporate standards, OSHA regulations, and client requirements.
• Perform comprehensive safety assessments.
• Conducts thorough inspections or assessments of organizational facilities to identify current or potential health and safety hazards and provides recommendations for corrective or preventive measures as necessary.
• Responsible for managing the workers' compensation program, which involves collaborating with the insurance carrier to minimize employee downtime and reduce unwarranted claims.
• Develops, oversees, and orchestrates training initiatives or resources aimed at enhancing proficiency in safe practices and fostering a culture of safety awareness.
• Acts as a representative of the organization in community and industry safety initiatives and programs.
• Other duties as assigned, requested or needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager