EHS Manager

This position will cover multiple locations across the East coast but to be qualified for this position you must live or relocate to Norfolk VA.

The EHS Manager will demonstrate leadership in communicating business goals programs and processes for an area or business segment. You will implement maintain and improve all aspects of the companys environmental program including site compliance health and safety program development compliance with applicable OSHA EPA and state / local requirements; provide environmental health and safety support to the company; maintain company policies adhering to local state and federal EHS regulations. In this role you will utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems develop and execute objectives for self and others and have the ability to affect shortterm and some longterm business goals.

Specific activities may include but are not limited to:

• Provide onsite EHS support and assistance to the NorfolkVA facility 

• Initiate and influence integration of EHS policies and practices into the business

• Lead and manage a variety of EHS requirements and compliance implementation which includes regulations air permitting wastewater permitting and treatment and hazardous waste

• Investigate industrial accidents injuries occupational diseases near misses and environmental issues / misses to determine root causes and preventive measures

• Report and review findings from accident investigations facilities inspections or environmental testing

• Implement / modify EHS programs and procedures to ensure company compliance

• Maintain an indepth knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements including retention of all required records and documentation

• Recommend process safety features that will reduce employees exposure to chemicals

• Oversee the testing of air quality noise and temperature levels to verify compliance with health and safety regulations and perform or direct environmental monitoring as required by permits or VEOLIA; examine permits to ensure compliance with requirements 

• Verify that safety equipment such as hearing protection and respirators is available to employees and monitor their use of such equipment to ensure proper use and fit

• Work with consultants and contractors on related EHS issues; maintain liaisons with outside organizations such as fire departments and thirdparty contractors to facilitate emergency response

• Plan emergency response drills

• Modify and implement compliance tracking programs and record keeping systems; ensure effective EHS education programs are in place and conduct EHS education programs which include coordination of worker training in areas such as environmental and safety laws and regulations hazardous condition monitoring and use of safety equipment

• Develop and work with site teams focused on EHS program development implementation and improvement

• Support Capital Project design and implementation by acting as EHS subject matter expert and supporting contractor management on site

• Measure progress toward successfully meeting corporate expectations

Qualifications :

Who are we looking for

The EHS Site Manager must:

• have a strong health and safety background

• be skilled at coaching and communicating EHS requirements to all levels of the organization.

• be able to partner and influence across functional teams.

• be able to handle multiple shifting demands with professionalism and good judgement while adapting to dynamic business & industry situations.

• be a considerate listener and clearly communicate ideas and solutions in a professional manner.

• have experience with root cause analysis methods (Apollo FMEA Bowtie Fishbone Tap Root etc.)

• have demonstrated EHS risk recognition and auditing skills

Core Qualifications: 

• Bachelors Degree in Environmental Science Industrial Hygiene or related field from an accredited college or university 

• Minimum of 510 years of experience with exposure to several EHS areas in a manufacturing environment

Useful skills and abilities:

• Transformational leadership to coach and guide leaders to have meaningful safety conversations 

• Communicating EHS expectations effectively through leveraging of technical and business proficiency with client stakeholders subcontractors and internal project team members

• Removing obstacles or guiding the projects engineering and services team to remove obstacles to ensure work proceeds with a high level of safety standards and awareness.

• Building a trusting EHS culture where concerns can be raised without fear of blame retribution or being judged with an emphasis on results and problem solving Minimum of 10 years of experience in industry consulting or with a regulatory agency

• Knowledge of EHS issues including regulations air permitting wastewater permitting and treatment and hazardous waste

• Strong communication and documentation skills with attention to detail; selfstarter that works well in a team environment

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

• Strong analytical skills including advanced Root Cause determination skills 

• Certification in related subject (CHMM CSP CIH QISP etc.)

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

As an inclusive company Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications without discrimination.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime