Environmental, Health & Safety Manager (EHS)

KBR, Inc.; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking an EHS Manager for a 100% onsite role at a 4,400‑acre facility in Alice Springs, Australia. The incumbent will lead EHS program activities, ensuring ESMS alignment and government compliance across sites, including coordination with contractors and host nation requirements.

The role requires a strong track record in environmental health and safety leadership, regulatory acumen, and the ability to navigate a fast-paced, 24/7 environment. Travel between facilities is anticipated.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI U.S. Security Clearance with adjudicated polygraph, or Host Nation TS/PV clearance.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience managing similar projects of size, scope and complexity.
• Minimum of two (2) consecutive years of supervisory experience in EHS management.
• Understanding of US and Host Nation bilateral EHS agreements.
• Experience providing high-quality customer service.
• Ability to maximize technical, performance, and operational efficiencies and minimize lifecycle costs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with a 24/7/365 operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement environment, health and safety policies aligned with the Government ESMS.
• Monitor legislative changes in US and Host Nation and apply required updates.
• Develop and disseminate general safety guidance for Government workforce.
• Develop and implement Occupational Health and Safety programs to identify and mitigate hazards.
• Create an EHS induction and safety awareness training program for all staff.
• Prepare environmental management documentation to maintain compliance with Host Nation DoD reports.
• Coordinate environmental procedures and programs; oversee contractors on site.

Skills

Security clearance

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Fast-paced work

Job description

Environmental, Health & Safety Manager (EHS)

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin‑off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin‑off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

Who We Are

KBR Government Solutions delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. Our solutions help ensure mission success on land, air, sea, space and cyberspace for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community (IC), NASA and other federal agencies. KBR’s areas of expertise include engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity. KBR strives to create a safer, more secure and sustainable world by bringing together the best and brightest to deliver technologies and solutions that help our customers accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.

The Mission Ahead

This role is with KBR’s Government Solutions U.S. division. At KBR Government Solutions, we don't just envision a world that's safer, more secure, and sustainable - we create it. Our legacy of delivering advanced full life cycle professional and technical solutions is matched only by our commitment to operational readiness and innovation. As stewards of critical missions for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NASA, and other key federal entities, we excel in engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT, and cybersecurity. United in our quest for excellence, KBR stands at the vanguard, ready to transform possibilities into impactful realities for a better tomorrow.

Who You Are

As a highly motivated EHS Manager, you will lead a dynamic team in managing EHS program activities. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for aligning the EHS program with the Government Environmental Safety Management System (ESMS). The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of US Government and Host Nation guidance and bilateral agreements on environmental protection as well as occupational health safety principles.

An adept leader, you're no stranger to navigating large-scale projects with finesse. Your expertise in resource management, strategic planning, and process improvement is surpassed only by your commitment to balancing stakeholder expectations with concrete business outcomes. Your eye for compliance and your strategic mindset ensures that each contractual requirement is not just met but exceeded. As a navigator of complexity, you are prepared to architect the integration of project data, optimize resource allocation, and achieve operational excellence across the board.

This role will be located in Alice Springs, Australia at a 4,400-acre facility with approximately 687,000 square feet of mission and support space. The EHS Manager will be expected to travel between our facilities in Alice Springs and the local area. This position is expected to be onsite 100%.

This is a contingent position based upon contract award.

What You’ll Do

As The EHS Manager, You Will

• Develop & Implement environment, health and safety policies and procedures consistent with the Government ESMS
• Stay apprised of legislative changes in the US and Host Nation that may affect the Government EHS program and report, document and, implement changes
• Develop, maintain and disseminate general safety guidance to the Government workforce
• Develop, maintain and implement Occupational Health and Safety programs to identify, monitor and correct any physical, chemical or biological hazards
• Develop and maintain an EHS Induction and Safety Awareness Training Program for the entire workforce
• Prepare appropriate environmental management documentation to maintain compliance as required by the current Host Nation Department of Defense issued Environmental Assessment Report and Heritage Environmental Assessment Report
• Develop, maintain, and implement all site environmental procedures, plans, and programs; coordinate environmental management activities of all contractors working on site, and report significant concerns and deficiencies
• Manage the operational compliance of EHS responsibilities
• Promote EHS performance improvement
• Conducting audits and incident investigations
• Lead the investigations of serious accidents or incidents having the potential for serious consequences, facilitate root cause analysis evaluation
• Audit ESH compliance, training, and record keeping
• Coordination and supervision of EHS activities on site
• Provide guidance and training in EHS matters to the Environmental Safety Officer

Qualifications

• Must possess an active TS/SCI U.S. Security Clearance with an adjudicated polygraph, or Host Nation TS/PV clearance
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience managing similar projects of size, scope and complexity
• Minimum of two (2) consecutive years of supervisory experience in Environmental Health and Safety Management
• Understanding of US and Host Nation bilateral agreements governing EHS
• Experience providing high-quality customer service
• Ability to maximize technical, performance, and operational efficiencies and minimize lifecycle costs
• Ability to work in fast paced environment with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Familiarity with a 24/7/365 operational environment

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.