Manager, Environmental Health & Safety

Veolia Environnement SA•Boston, MA

3d•$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, and contributes to the development, implementation, and ongoing assessment of policies, procedures, written work practices, and other program components. The aim is continuous improvement in quality, reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance. This position reports directly to the Director, Environmental Health and Safety or their designee. It may also have dotted-line reporting to an Executive VP, President, General Manager, or equivalent within its assigned area. The work combines office and field responsibilities and involves a high percentage of travel. Field environments may include temperature extremes, inclement weather, fumes, odors, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, noise, rotating equipment, and water-related hazards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; preferably a major in 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 Department of Transportation 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 and analysis, standardized and statistical reporting, statistical methods, and database development.
Ability to communicate with all levels of the company and 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.
Strong verbal, presentation, listening, and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare accurate, clear, complete reports and communications for internal customers, colleagues, clients, and governmental entities.
Proficiency with data management systems and Microsoft Office products.
Ability to supervise, coach, mentor, and support H&S Coordinators as assigned.
Ability to use a computer for extended periods, including sitting, keyboarding, and viewing a monitor.
Working knowledge of workplace safety and hazard recognition for site visits to municipal and industrial water and wastewater job sites.
Wear Personal Protective Equipment in accordance with company, client, and site-specific policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Coursework or a degree program focused on business or management systems, such as ISO programs or Six Sigma.
Coursework in Management Systems, such as ISO certification.
Coursework in supervisor or management training.
ASP or CSP certification (preferred, but not required).

Responsibilities

Monitor and ensure employee and facility safety, security, and compliance with Management Systems and H&S requirements across assigned projects, areas, or businesses.
Work with field employees, office staff, safety committees, management teams, and clients as requested 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, company or client property, or the company brand at risk.
Conduct training assessments and skill-gap analyses, and help develop, schedule, and implement Management Systems and H&S 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, and liaise with other support departments when needed.
Guide and assist with 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 investigations of incidents, including near-misses, injuries, illnesses, property damage, vehicle accidents, and chemical releases; conduct root cause analyses and recommend preventive, corrective, and program improvements.
Participate in formal and informal, routine and non-routine audits and inspections, including facility security assessments; prepare reports and action plans and track deficiencies or improvement opportunities through resolution.
Collaborate with departments and employees at all organizational levels as a change agent.
Monitor performance, gather relevant data, and prepare reports and presentations as required.
Work with the Management Systems and H&S department on continuous improvement procedures for H&S, the Environmental Management System, 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.