Versatile, self-starting individual that works well on their own, with very little supervision, to develop/improve a behavior based environmental, health, and safety program. Mostly supervisory but may perform non-supervisory duties; Work assignment will be managing the various elements of EHS (i.e., compliance, IH, environmental, training, and subcontract EHS sections); must have in-depth knowledge of Federal, Local, and Army environmental, safety, and occupational health methods, practices, principles and procedures to perform effectively; manages resources to promote a wide variety of training activities designed to achieve awareness of environmental, health, and safety hazards and corresponding preventive procedures; manages resources to perform on a recurring basis an effective industrial hygiene and environmental monitoring program, behavioral, and organization evaluations, to cite legal violations, recommend corrective actions, and insure that hazardous conditions are effectively controlled ensuring required programs are functioning effectively. Works with managers, supervisors, leads, and officials to eliminate or control hazardous operations or conditions.
Responsibilities
This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.
- Establishes a contract-wide environmental, health, and safety program which includes: compliance, and behavioral monitoring program that conforms to applicable legal and other requirements; knowledge of Industrial Hygiene (IH) evaluation processes and equipment; Environmental program evaluation, corrective actions, and monitoring processes; Training program to include development of training packages, measuring training effectiveness, monitoring training compliance, and gauging the training requirements of the organization; and manage subcontractor EHS program monitoring and reporting.
- Communicates professionally, both orally and in writing, with other professionals as needed to relay information necessary for mission success. This includes, but is not limited to, staff meetings, performance appraisals, job requirements, metrics, project plans, Quality Standard Procedures, and EHS best practices.
- Communicates effectively with senior management, area supervisors and regulators, prepares required corporate reports; updates EHS databases to implement a complete EHS Program.
- Evaluates risk analysis, root cause analysis, and ensures resources required to effectively monitor programs to ensure they exceed basic regulatory compliance, identify needed resources (such as personal protective equipment) and budget for resources, identify required training for employees in various operations.
- Inspects work areas for potential environmental, health, and safety non-compliance issues and reports findings to workplace leaders while recommending abatement actions for identified deficiencies; monitors corrective action and tracks task to completion.
- Observes compliance during workplace evaluations; documents behavior traits during audits.
- Develops and/or reviews a variety of training lesson plans; presents environmental, health, and safety training; presents orientation training.
- Sets an example to the workforce by following all environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, procedures and practices; keeps work area/equipment clean and orderly.
- Mentors EHS Professionals.
- Performs other duties and assignments as required.
Qualifications
- Education/Certifications: Two-year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental, Bachelor's degree in Safety Engineering, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, or other engineering or science degree and two years’ experience in a similar position. Two-year related experience may be substituted for one year of education.
- Experience:
- Minimum four years’ experience as environmental, health, and safety engineer with two years in a program development role, with experience in managing a behavior based management system operated safety and environmental compliance program such as ANSI Z10, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001, familiar with DoD, Army, EPA, and Federal regulations. Military background or training is beneficial.
- Skills:
- Must be detail-oriented
- Must be team-oriented
- Must possess excellent organizational and time management skills
- Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills along with reading comprehension
- Advanced knowledge of computers and Microsoft 365 products (e.g., Outlook, OneDrive, Teams, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and SharePoint)
- Ability to work independently or as a member of a robust team.
- Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Supervise –1 to 3 ESH Engineers, and 6 to 12 ESH Specialists, Inspectors, or ESH Instructors.
- Working Conditions:
- Must be capable of working in an extreme weather conditions with temperatures exceeding 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Indoor and/or outdoor environment with very adverse and harsh conditions (i.e., hot, dry, duty, 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:
- Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
- 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.
We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports the contributions of each individual. This commitment along with our common Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation and expand our success in the global marketplace. Vectrus is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.
- Education/Certifications: Two-year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental, Bachelor's degree in Safety Engineering, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, or other engineering or science degree and two years’ experience in a similar position. Two-year related experience may be substituted for one year of education.
- Experience:
- Minimum four years’ experience as environmental, health, and safety engineer with two years in a program development role, with experience in managing a behavior based management system operated safety and environmental compliance program such as ANSI Z10, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001, familiar with DoD, Army, EPA, and Federal regulations. Military background or training is beneficial.
- Skills:
- Must be detail-oriented
- Must be team-oriented
- Must possess excellent organizational and time management skills
- Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills along with reading comprehension
- Advanced knowledge of computers and Microsoft 365 products (e.g., Outlook, OneDrive, Teams, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and SharePoint)
- Ability to work independently or as a member of a robust team.
- Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Supervise –1 to 3 ESH Engineers, and 6 to 12 ESH Specialists, Inspectors, or ESH Instructors.
- Working Conditions:
- Must be capable of working in an extreme weather conditions with temperatures exceeding 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Indoor and/or outdoor environment with very adverse and harsh conditions (i.e., hot, dry, duty, 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:
- Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
- 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.
We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports the contributions of each individual. This commitment along with our common Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation and expand our success in the global marketplace. Vectrus is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.
