Quality and EH&S Manager

Waveforce Electrical, LLC; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Waveforce Electrical, LLC, based in Norfolk, VA, seeks a Quality and EH&S Manager to lead and continuously improve quality and safety programs. The role ensures compliance with federal, state, customer, shipyard, and internal requirements while fostering a culture of safety, quality, and workforce development.

The ideal candidate will implement and maintain the QMS, lead safety initiatives, and coordinate inspections, audits, and non-conformance tracking.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA and industrial/shipyard safety compliance.
• Experience in government contracting or shipyard environments preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must pass pre-employment drug and background screening.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DBIDS and shipyard access.
• Ability to work extended hours and travel (<25%).

Responsibilities

• Lead, implement, and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) and ensure compliance with contract specifications and workmanship standards.
• Provide leadership and oversight of all safety programs and policies, ensuring OSHA, NAVSEA, shipyard, and site requirements are met.
• Integrate safety and quality requirements into project planning and provide metrics and reporting to leadership.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Safety Management, Industrial Safety, Quality, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Position Home Location

Norfolk, VA

Position Overview

The Quality and EH&S Manager is responsible for leading, implementing, and continuously improving the organization’s quality assurance, environmental health and safety (EH&S), programs. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, customer, shipyard, and internal requirements while driving a culture of safety, quality, and continuous workforce development.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance & Control
  • Establish, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS)
  • Ensure compliance with contract specifications and workmanship standards
  • Conduct inspections, audits, and non-conformance tracking
  • Coordinate with customers and third-party inspectors
  • Maintain quality records and audit documentation
  • Guide and lead inspector personnel
• Safety (EHS) Leadership & Compliance
  • Provide leadership and oversight of all company safety programs and policies
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, NAVSEA, shipyard, customer, and site-specific requirements
  • Develop and enforce Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and site safety plans
  • Conduct safety training, orientations, and toolbox talks
  • Lead incident, near-miss, and injury investigations and corrective actions
  • Serve as primary liaison with shipyards and regulatory safety representatives
  • Utilize the resources of our insurance partnerships to strengthen our safety programs
  • Guide and lead inspector personnel
• Program, Operational & Risk Support
  • Integrate safety and quality requirements into project planning
  • Support project kick-offs, reviews, and closeouts
  • Provide safety and quality metrics and reporting to leadership
  • Support risk assessments for new projects

Experience & Other Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety Management, Industrial Safety, Quality, Engineering, or related field OR 5-8 years of progressive experience in a related field
• Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA and industrial/shipyard safety compliance
• Experience in government contracting or shipyard environments preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug and background screening
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DBIDS and shipyard access
• Ability to work extended hours and travel as required (estimated <25%)

Reports To

• Vice President of Operations