EH&S Manager (Mgr Env Health Safety 2) - 25512

Who we are

When a U.S. Navy ship needs repairs, they call us!  HII-Mission Technologies is currently seeking a qualified EH&S Manager to join our Environmental Health and Safety Department. This position will be part of a collaborative EH&S Team that provides Environmental Health and Safety direction, leadership, and guidance at all HII sites. The EH&S Manager is responsible to the Corporate EH&S Director for conducting surveillances, providing training to employees, and maintaining EH&S policies and procedures within the Hampton Roads area and Southeast U.S. This position will be based out of our Chesapeake, VA location with local travel.         

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve company’s Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Manage the creation and delivery of OSHA/NAVSEA SI training content to meet regulatory requirements.
• Provide employees with the necessary training tailored to their job functions.
• Analyze and solve safety issues or problem areas on board vessels and at shore-based facilities.
• Meet with site supervisors/team leads to resolve safety issues.  
• Conduct incident investigations, including root cause analysis and injury prevention.
• Perform workplace safety surveillances/inspections on board vessels and at shore-based facilities (commercial and military) and provide reports with corrective actions.
• Assess worksites utilizing Industrial Hygiene monitoring equipment and reporting.
• Respond to employee EH&S questions and concerns, providing guidance as needed, as well as in emergency situations during after-hours, for the purpose of resolving immediate, environmental, health, and/or safety concerns.
• Create reports and presentations as needed.
• Seek out opportunities for self-improvement through continuous education and training.  
• Occasional travel to HII sites in the Hampton Roads area and in the Southeast US.

What you need to have:

• 6 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant progressive experience.
• Experience using MS Office suite products for reporting and presentations (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
  Working knowledge of OSHA and NAVSEA Standard Items, along with other safety-related state and federal agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize, evaluate, and recommend controls for workplace hazards on board ships and at shore-based facilities.
• Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must wear hearing, eye, and head protection and other PPE when required.
• Ability to obtain an interim secret clearance with the expectation to have a full Secret Clearance upon completion of eQIP and background investigation. 

Bonus points for:

• OSHA-5400-Maritime Train the Trainer Certification.
• Authorized Trainer for Rigging. Aircraft Carrier Elevators and Door Maintenance, Shipyard Competent Person Training, Permit Authorizing Individual, Scaffolding Competent Person, PFAS Instructor, Damage Control/AFFF Systems Maintenance. DOT/RCRA Training. MEWP Training.  Respiratory Protection Program Management. Analyzing Maritime Paint Samples for Heavy Metals. Certified Asbestos Sampler.  
• Interacting with Regulatory Agencies such as OSHA and EPA. 

Physical Requirements

Climb ships’ ladders and access points. Walk, crouch, and bend to enter confined or enclosed spaces. Lift and carry equipment > 20lbs. Don’t fall protection equipment for practical and instructional purposes. Wear a half-face or full-face respirator if required.