Quality and EH&S Manager

Waveforce Electrical, LLC.; Norfolk, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Waveforce Electrical, LLC. in Norfolk, VA, is seeking a Quality and EH&S Manager to lead the organization’s quality assurance, environmental health and safety programs. The role ensures compliance with federal, state, customer, shipyard, and internal requirements while driving safety, quality, and workforce development.

The candidate will establish and maintain the QMS, coordinate audits, lead inspector personnel, and drive continuous improvement across safety and quality metrics. Travel <25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or 5-8 years of progressive related experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA and industrial/shipyard safety compliance.
• Experience in government contracting or shipyard environments preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to pass screenings.

Responsibilities

• Establish, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure contract specifications and workmanship standards are met.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and non-conformance tracking.
• Lead inspector personnel and coordinate with customers and third-party inspectors.
• Develop and enforce Job Hazard Analyses and site safety plans.
• Provide safety and quality metrics and reporting to leadership.
• Travel up to 25% as required.

Skills

Quality Assurance

QMS

Safety Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Audits

Team leadership

Education

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

5-8 years of progressive experience in a related field

Job description

Quality and EH&S Manager

Salaried Exempt

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