Manager, Environmental Health & Safety

Veolia Environnement SA•San Francisco, CA

19d•$130,000 - $155,000

About The Position

The Manager, Environmental Health & Safety manages implementation of core Management Systems and health and safety (H&S) activities for assigned operations. The role trains, monitors, and coaches employees on Management Systems and H&S programs, and participates in developing, implementing, and continually assessing related policies, procedures, written work practices, and other program components. The position supports continuous improvement in quality, reliability, safety, and compliance. The role monitors safety, security, and compliance performance; works with employees, management, safety committees, and clients to foster a proactive H&S culture; evaluates program effectiveness; and supports training, incident prevention, investigations, audits, inspections, and corrective action tracking. It also coordinates with project teams and functional departments, supports injury and illness management and crisis response, prepares reports and presentations, and contributes to continuous improvement of H&S, environmental management, and quality programs. The position reports directly to the Director, Environmental Health and Safety, or their designee, and may have dotted-line reporting to an executive, president, or general manager in the assigned area. It combines office and field work and involves a high percentage of travel. Work environments may include temperature extremes, inclement weather, fumes, odors, dust, toxic and caustic chemicals, noise, rotating equipment, and water-related hazards. Site visits to municipal and industrial water and wastewater sites require workplace safety and hazard-recognition knowledge, and PPE must be worn as required by applicable policies and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; preferred fields include safety, chemistry, environmental science, or water resources, or an associate degree in a science or environmental health field.
At least 5 years of experience with Management Systems and/or H&S programs.
Experience managing health and safety programs in industrial environments.
Working knowledge of EPA, OSHA, and DOT regulations and requirements.
Skills in leadership, management, communication, negotiation, analysis, problem resolution, organizational planning, and presentation development and delivery.
Competence in research processes, including data collection, analysis, standardized and statistical reporting, statistical methods, and database development.
Ability to communicate analytically and effectively at all levels of the company.
Ability to think creatively, identify and resolve problems, and plan and implement projects.
Ability to work independently, plan, organize, and set priorities.
Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and collaboration skills.
Excellent verbal, presentation, and listening skills for interacting with internal customers, colleagues, clients, and government entities.
Ability to prepare accurate, effective, complete, and easily understood written communications and reports.
Proficiency with data management systems and Microsoft Office products.
Ability to supervise, coach, mentor, and support H&S Coordinators, if assigned.
Ability to use a computer for extensive periods, including sitting, keyboarding, and viewing a monitor.
Working knowledge of workplace safety and hazard recognition for municipal and industrial water and wastewater job-site visits.
Wear required personal protective equipment in accordance with company, client, and site-specific policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Coursework or a degree program with a business or management focus on Management Systems, such as ISO programs or Six Sigma.
Coursework in Management Systems, such as ISO certification.
Coursework in supervision or management.
ASP or CSP certification.

Responsibilities

Monitor employee and facility safety, security, and compliance performance against Management Systems and H&S rules, regulations, principles, and practices.
Work with field employees, office staff, safety committees, management teams, and clients to develop and sustain a proactive, zero-tolerance H&S culture.
Evaluate Management Systems and H&S programs for value, effectiveness, and opportunities for improvement.
Review project accident histories periodically and recommend accident-reduction measures.
Provide routine updates to functional support department heads about issues and activities that could put employees, the environment, property, or the company brand at risk.
Conduct training assessments and skill-gap analyses, and assist with developing, scheduling, and implementing training and awareness programs.
Initiate activities that stimulate and maintain employee interest in H&S.
Work with Project Managers and Site H&S Coordinators to resolve safety problems, including liaising with other support departments when needed.
Guide and assist with processing and managing work-related injuries and illnesses in accordance with applicable government, insurance, and company requirements.
Support assigned locations in managing non-conformity or crisis events.
Lead incident investigations, including root cause analysis, and identify causal factors, preventive and corrective actions, and lessons learned; recommend program, policy, procedure, or training improvements when indicated.
Participate in routine and non-routine, formal and informal Management Systems and H&S audits and inspections, including facility security assessments; prepare reports and action plans and track them through resolution.
Work with departments and employees at all organizational levels as a change agent.
Gather performance data and prepare reports and presentations as required.
Collaborate with Management Systems and H&S colleagues on continuous improvement procedures for H&S, environmental management, and quality-related programs.
Prepare an annual financial plan for self and any direct reports, and operate within the approved plan.
Work safely and efficiently, with fiscal responsibility.