Northeast Region Area Safety Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Northeast Region Area Safety Manager to lead and manage safety health and environmental programs across various projects. This role requires extensive experience in SH&E management, with a focus on compliance, training, and team leadership. You'll work collaboratively with senior management and project teams to ensure safety protocols are adhered to, while fostering an inclusive and proactive safety culture. If you're passionate about promoting safety and environmental compliance in a dynamic environment, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Safety Health and Environmental field required.
• Certifications in SH&E fields like CIH or CSP are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead SH&E staff for regional requirements.
• Implement and oversee SH&E training and auditing processes.

Skills

Safety Health and Environmental management

SH&E training facilitation

Auditing and inspection protocols

Leadership and team management

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health

Master's degree in Occupational Health

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Northeast Region Area Safety Manager - ( 181695 )

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

In the role of HDR Northeast Region Area Safety Manager, we'll count on you to:

• Demonstrate expertise and knowledge in managing company's SH&E program in a regional environment
• Proficiently manage and lead SH&E staff in support of all regional SH&E requirements within an office and field environment
• Skillfully and expertly work with senior management to successfully implement company's SH&E program
• Be proficient in SH&E training and able to facilitate this training as required
• Be proficient in SH&E auditing and inspection protocols, behavior-based safety observation program implementation/oversight, and review of Job Hazard Analysis
• Understand all SH&E processes and procedures in support of SH&E requirements within office and field environment
• Systematic assessment of site conditions and contract requirements, and the determination of applicable US Federal (i.e., EPA, OSHA, DoD) and/or State rules regulations, as well as US national and international industry consensus standards (where applicable).
• Development of a comprehensive and integrated Project and Office SH&E Management System based upon the HDR Corporate SH&E program, incorporating the areas of SH&E Policy development, assessment and SH&E planning, Implementation and Operation, Checking and Corrective Action and an effective Management Review process to determine the suitability and effectiveness of the Management System.
• Provide direction and oversee Project Safety Managers’ and Safety Coordinators’ (SC’s) support for project locations as required to ensure compliance with project contractual obligations.
• Support Area SC’s in the performance of all SH&E related work activities, including the development and implementation of project specific Safety Plans, office specific safety plans, support the assessment of regular and non-routine work assignments and responsibilities.
• Establishing, making provisions for, and maintaining the SH&E technical proficiencies (i.e., safety training) of all Area personnel. Responsibilities include facilitating formal and awareness trainings in both field and office locations.
• Ensuring that scheduled safety & environmental compliance audits and inspections are effectively completed, including the definition and management of corrective and preventive actions; ensures SH&E compliance records are organized and maintained per applicable regulations; periodic reporting of audit results (including non-compliance) to the Project Manager and HDR Corporate SH&E.
• Ensuring the effective coordination of environmental compliance sampling/testing as required by applicable permits and regulations, including interface with external laboratories relative to sampling protocol(s), chain of custody, etc.
• Where contractually obligated, and at the direction of an authorized client representative, reporting environmental non-compliance notifications to the appropriate internal and external agencies; maintaining all required documentation and records.
• Oversight of the development, implementation and monitoring the programs’ waste reduction efforts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Occupational Health, Safety, Industrial Hygiene or other related field
• Previous SH&E work experience in construction, mining/tunneling, water infrastructure, DOT, Oil and Gas and/or A&E firm
• A minimum of 5 years experience managing and directing employees in the course of performing job duties
• Preference given to local candidates

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health, Safety, Industrial Hygiene or other related field
• A minimum of 10 years experience in Safety Health and Environmental field
• Certification in one or more SH&E fields such as (Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), (GSP) Graduate Safety Practitioner, or equivalent SH&E Project/Program Management experience
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA & ANSI regulatory standards
• Knowledge and application of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint software
• Team-oriented with proven oral and written skills to support company SH&E policy and procedural requirements
• Experienced and proven leadership skills necessary to effectively manage a staff in support of company SH&E requirements
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Primary Location

United States-New York-New York

Other Locations

United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-Maine-Portland, United States-Virginia-Roanoke, United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach, United States-Virginia-Newport News, United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC, United States-Massachusetts-Boston, United States-Virginia-Vienna, United States-New York-White Plains, United States-Virginia-Arlington, United States-New Hampshire-Manchester

Industry

Health & Safety

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Jan 13, 2025

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