SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY PROFESSIONAL

Summit Point Raceway Associates Inc•Blackstone, VA

36m•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Professional / Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) Level II is responsible for providing leadership, oversight, and subject matter expertise for environmental, health, and safety programs supporting a complex federal facility. This position works to ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations, occupational safety requirements, contract requirements, and industry best practices while promoting a culture of safety, risk awareness, and continuous improvement. The Senior EHS Professional serves as a trusted advisor to management and personnel and supports the development, implementation, and enhancement of comprehensive EHS programs.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Minimum of six (6) years of experience supporting environmental, health, safety, industrial hygiene, occupational safety, environmental compliance, or related programs.
Demonstrated knowledge of environmental regulations, workplace safety requirements, risk management principles, and compliance programs.
Experience conducting inspections, audits, assessments, incident investigations, and compliance reviews.
Experience developing, implementing, or managing environmental, health, and safety programs.
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prepare reports, technical documentation, corrective action plans, and performance metrics.
Ability to pass background check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Risk Management, or a related field.
Eight (8) or more years of experience supporting environmental, health, and safety programs.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), or similar professional certification.
Experience supporting projects or programs governed by EM 385-1-1, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual.
EM 385-1-1 training, certification, or demonstrated experience implementing EM 385-1-1 safety requirements.
Experience supporting federal government facilities contracts.
Experience supporting industrial, campus-style, mission-critical, training, or large institutional environments.
Experience supporting hazardous materials management, environmental permitting, sustainability programs, or regulatory reporting activities.
Experience developing and managing comprehensive EHS management systems.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and oversight for environmental, health, and safety programs supporting facility operations and maintenance activities.
Monitor compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and contract-specific environmental and safety requirements.
Conduct inspections, audits, assessments, and program reviews to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of EHS policies, procedures, and management systems.
Investigate incidents, injuries, near misses, environmental events, and property damage incidents and recommend corrective actions.
Analyze safety and environmental performance data and prepare reports, trend analyses, and performance metrics.
Support environmental compliance programs, including waste management, hazardous materials management, pollution prevention, and regulatory reporting activities.
Provide technical guidance and support to management, supervisors, and employees regarding EHS requirements and best practices.
Assist with emergency preparedness, response planning, and business continuity activities.
Support customer inspections, regulatory reviews, audits, and assessments.
Promote employee engagement, training, and awareness programs related to environmental stewardship and workplace safety.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety performance, environmental compliance, and operational effectiveness.