Position Purpose:
Position Purpose:The Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager is responsible for overseeing the EH&S and Department of Transportation (DOT) programs within Veolia North America Contract Operations. This crucial position ensures compliance with pertinent health safety DOT and environmental regulations internal standards and established business performance metrics. The EH&S Manager is specifically charged with monitoring supporting and attaining EH&S performance objectives across the entirety of VNAs Contract Operations portfolio. Primary areas of focus include fostering and strengthening the organizations safety culture developing EH&S training initiatives and collaborating effectively with key stakeholders on the proactive mitigation and management of injuries and environmental incidents.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
Contribute to the development and sustainment of a robust safety culture across the organization
Oversee all aspects of the Workers Compensation program including claims management and collaboration with third-party administrators (TPAs) and medical providers.
Direct the comprehensive injury and illness prevention management program to minimize risk and improve employee health outcomes.
Provide assistance with and monitor incident investigations including the execution of corrective actions.
Oversee the Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) training program encompassing planning scheduling tracking identifying necessary training resources and reporting.
Generate and monitor reports concerning Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) initiatives
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve complex EH&S challenges
Direct and/or contribute to specialized projects pertaining to EH&S
Manage and disseminate information pertaining to EH&S communications compliance schedules and procedures
Maintain routine engagement with key external vendors suppliers and partners to ensure alignment on strategic objectives
Collaborate with EH&S Directors to update or create EH&S related standards guidelines and procedures.
Establish and track trends pertaining to the EH&S organizational performance.
Work Environment:
Primarily in an office type or home based setting
May occasionally work outdoors subject to environmental conditions
Qualifications :
Bachelors degree in occupational health and safety environmental and/or related degree preferred
3-5 years of EH&S and DOT program management experience required
Knowledge of EH&S and DOT regulations and requirements
Experience in EH&S and DOT program development and management
Experience in tracking and reporting on EH&S related key performance indicators
Experience in managing employee EH&S training for a large matrix organization
Experience in managing employee occupational injuries/illness with emphasis on management of Workers Compensation claims (claims management of complex claims working with insurance representatives medical providers 3rd party injury management companies internal stakeholders etc.)
Skills Abilities & Attributes:
Exceptional organizational oral written and interpersonal communication skills
Strong coaching teaching and writing abilities for effective communication across all levels of the organization.
Proficiency in Google Platforms (preferred)
Demonstrated ability to self-organize prioritize and drive a personal work schedule while managing changing and potentially conflicting priorities.
Maintained specialized knowledge of current safety and environmental regulations as well as industry consensus guidelines.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job position requires:
Long periods of time sitting in front of and working on a computer with the ability to use hands and fingers handle or feel.
Be able to reach with hands and arms.
Ability to climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl and taste or smell.
The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to distinguish color close vision and distance vision.
Travel Requirements:
This position will rarely (< 10% annually) overnight travel
Additional Information :
Pay Range: $85000 to $105000 Per Year.
Benefits: Veolias comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies as well as health dental vision life insurance savings accounts tuition reimbursement paid volunteering and addition employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.
Disclaimer: The salary other compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time subject to applicable law.
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time
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