Health & Safety Manager

Description

• Monitors and maintains Health & Safety data, reviews OSHA logs, and provides periodic Health & Safety reports to operational management.
• Assist with Project Management related to Health & Safety Initiatives.
• 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).
• Develops and implements behavioral-based safety programs tailored to specific operational needs.
• 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, implements, and manages Health & Safety policies, procedures, and program elements to improve supervisor and employee safety culture and behaviors in alignment with Veolia Standards.
• Facilitates effective case management for employee injuries and assists in the management of workers' compensation claims.
• Maintain specialized knowledge of safety regulations and industry consensus safety guidelines.
• Conducts risk assessments and develops Health & Safety risk reduction plans to reduce injuries and incidents.
• Develops Health & Safety training resources and provides field coaching and training;
• Manages and conducts incident investigations for injuries, vehicle incidents, and other events; prepares investigation reports and coordinates with workers' compensation coordinators.
• Monitors, tracks, and delivers Health & Safety training; develops training resources and provides field coaching to ensure compliance.
• Assists Engineering and Operations departments with project review from a Health & Safety perspective.

Requirements

• Willing and able to work in the field with field staff evaluating, coaching and supporting safety, health, and security extensively.
• Willing to work extended work schedules (as needed).
• Work experience in the construction industry.
• Must be available (24/7) to respond to & assist with Health & Safety incidents or emergencies.
• 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.
• Strong writing, coaching, and teaching skills.
• Ability to balance changing and potentially conflicting priorities.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Desired, but not required, certifications include:
• 5-7 years of related experience in Health & Safety compliance.
• Ability to self-organize, prioritize and drive own work schedule.
• CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager) is a plus.
• Ability to interact with all levels within the BU.
• Strong organizational, oral, written and interpersonal skills.
• 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).
• CSP (Certified Safety Professional), or ability to acquire CSP designation.
• Proficient knowledge of Google programs including Sheets, Docs, Gmail and Slides.
• Authorization by the OSHA Training Institute as an authorized instructor on OSHA Standards for general industry.
• Ability to wear all applicable Personal Protective Equipment.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Safety, Environmental Engineering, or equivalent.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance