Job Description

Position Purpose: 

The Health & Safety Manager is responsible for developing implementing and sustaining health safety and security programs that protect employees visitors and contractors while ensuring compliance with Veolia Health & Safety standards and all federal state and local regulations. This role conducts risk assessments manages audits and inspections delivers training investigates incidents and facilitates injury case management. Partners with Business Unit management and site leaders to implement behavioral-based safety programs drive continuous improvement in safety culture and provide HSS technical expertise for operations new business pursuits and project start-ups. Develops predictive analysis to identify critical risks and implements preventative actions. This role requires daily field presence to provide hands-on operational support oversight coaching and direction for all Health & Safety programs across assigned locations.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Develops implements and manages Health & Safety policies procedures and program elements to improve supervisor and employee safety culture and behaviors in alignment with Veolia Standards.
• Collaborates with utility Health & Safety leadership team to develop corporate Health & Safety standards assists in budget development and goal setting and serves as mentor/resource for Project Safety Coordinators and liaison between Operations and HSS management.
• Develops Health & Safety training resources and provides field coaching and training;
• Conducts risk assessments and develops Health & Safety risk reduction plans to reduce injuries and incidents.
• Manages and conducts HSS audits worksite inspections and serves as subject matter expert in Health & Safety disciplines (OSHA regulations LOTO JSA Confined Space PSM/RMP).
• Monitors tracks and delivers Health & Safety training; develops training resources and provides field coaching to ensure compliance.
• Manages and conducts incident investigations for injuries vehicle incidents and other events; prepares investigation reports and coordinates with workers compensation coordinators.
• Facilitates effective case management for employee injuries and assists in the management of workers compensation claims.
• Develops and implements behavioral-based safety programs tailored to specific operational needs.
• Monitors and maintains Health & Safety data reviews OSHA logs and provides periodic Health & Safety reports to operational management.
• Assists Engineering and Operations departments with project review from a Health & Safety perspective.
• Assist with Project Management related to Health & Safety Initiatives.

Work Environment:

• Office environment with daily exposure to water and/or wastewater plant environment (exposure to chemicals and moving equipment) field visits with crews working on highway settings (traffic exposure) exposure to  outside weather conditions (winter - summer).
• The noise level around heavy equipment and plant environments varies (hearing protection may be required).

Qualifications :

Education/Experience/Background: 

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Safety Environmental Engineering or equivalent.
• 5-7 years of related experience in Health & Safety compliance. 
• Work experience in the construction industry.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Strong organizational oral written and interpersonal skills.
• Strong writing coaching and teaching skills.
• Ability to balance changing and potentially conflicting priorities.
• Ability to self-organize prioritize and drive own work schedule.
• Ability to interact with all levels within the BU.
• Proficient knowledge of Google programs including Sheets Docs Gmail and Slides.
• Maintain specialized knowledge of safety regulations and industry consensus safety guidelines.
• Willing and able to work in the field with field staff evaluating coaching and supporting safety health and security extensively.
• Must be available (24/7) to respond to & assist with Health & Safety incidents or emergencies.
• Willing to work extended work schedules (as needed).

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

• Must possess a valid drivers license. 
• Desired but not required certifications include:
  • Authorization by the OSHA Training Institute as an authorized instructor on OSHA Standards for general industry.
  • CSP (Certified Safety Professional) or ability to acquire CSP designation.
  • CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager) is a plus.
  • Certifications issued by AWWA and other recognized industrial safety organizations on topics relevant to conducting specific safety training courses and responding to hazardous materials handling operations and chemical spill/release incidents.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to wear all applicable Personal Protective Equipment.

Additional Information :

Pay Range: $101000 to $127000 per year.

Benefits: Veolias comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies as well as health dental vision life insurance savings accounts tuition reimbursement paid volunteering and addition employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary other compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time subject to applicable law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

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