ESH Specialist

V2X Inc; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

V2X Inc in Kuwait is seeking an ESH Specialist to monitor operations and enforce environmental, safety, and health requirements across sites. You will evaluate sites, conduct training, and report findings to area managers.

The role requires analyzing complex compliance issues, developing training packages, operating monitoring equipment, and producing technical reports, all while maintaining a safe and compliant work environment in extreme conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Biology or Technical certification in Occupational Health or Industrial Hygiene.
• Must obtain Host Country Driver's License.
• Minimum of three years of experience in environmental compliance, OSHA compliance, ISO experience, and hazardous waste management.
• Knowledge of OEBGD, DoD environmental regulations, and US Army Safety and Environmental Regulations.
• Military background beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Implements a standardized ESH program, based on a Management System.
• Performs risk analysis, budgets resources, identifies training needs, conducts training, and submits monthly metrics.
• Reads and ensures regulatory compliance documents and permits (air, hazardous waste, water).
• Communicates with senior management, area supervisors, and regulators to implement the ESH program.
• Implements hazardous materials and hazardous waste programs in industrial areas.
• Sets a good example by following all environmental, safety, and health regulations; keeps areas tidy.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Instruct groups

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Technical certification in Occupational Health

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

• This position is physically located in Kuwait in support of WEXMAC and must reside and be authorized to work in Kuwait ***

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $4.5B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

ESH Specialist is responsible for monitoring and providing technical support to an assigned area of the program. Specialist will evaluate work sites to ensure operations are in compliance with Federal, State, and local requirements, provide technical support to area supervisors/managers in corrective actions for compliance deficiencies, conduct observations, conduct program evaluations, and perform root cause analysis (RCA). Specialist will develop training packages and instruct training packages. Specialist will be required to operate monitoring equipment and conduct specialized testing of physical, chemical, and environmental stressors. Specialist will write technical reports and will interact with the middle management team.

Responsibilities

This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.

• Implements a standardized ESH program, which is Management System based.
• Performs risk analysis, develops programs that exceed basic regulatory compliance, identifies needed resources (such as personal protective equipment) and budget for resources, identifies required training for employees in various operations, performs and documents training, documents and submits monthly performance metrics, performs ESH inspections, and implements employee reward and recognition program.
• Reads and understands regulatory compliance and submits any documentation required to operate under permits (such as air, hazardous waste, and water).
• Communicates (manage-from-the-floor type) with senior management, area supervisors, and regulators to help implement a complete ESH program.
• Implements hazardous material and hazardous waste programs in industrial areas.
• Sets a good example to the workforce by following all environmental, safety, and health regulations, policies, procedures and practices; keeps work area/equipment clean and orderly.
• Performs other duties and assignments as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Education/Certifications: One-year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Biology or Technical certification in Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Industrial Safety, Environmental Science/Management.
  • Must be able to obtain a Host Country Driver's License
• Experience:
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in environmental compliance, OSHA compliance, ISO experience, and hazardous waste management and pollution prevention.
  • Knowledge of Overseas Environmental Baseline Guidance Document (OEBGD), Department of Defense (DoD) environmental regulations, and US Army Safety and Environmental Regulations, including Federal OSHA and EPA regulations.
  • Military background and training beneficial.
• Skills:
  • Ability to instruct small and medium groups of people, Competent in computer operations to include Microsoft Office; Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Must have a strong ability to work independently.
• Working Conditions:
  • Must be capable of working in an extreme weather condition with temperatures exceeding 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Indoor and/or outdoor environment with very adverse and harsh conditions (i.e., hot, dry, dusty, desert environment with average temperatures of 30 degrees in the winter and 130 degrees in the summer months).
  • Includes some industrial production environment conditions as well.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • Work may require heavy lifting, stooping, climbing, prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, and working with or in areas where a potential could exist for exposure to physical, chemical, or biological agents. Employee use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for some situations. PPE includes, but is not limited to, head, foot, torso, respiratory, vision, and hearing protective devices. Must comply with all Fire and Safety Regulations and post policies.

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.