ESH Manager

Overview

• This position is physically located in the Philippines in support of LOGCAP***
  
  

Versatile, self-starting individual that works well on their own, with little supervision, to develop/improve a behavior based environmental, safety and health program. Work assignment will be managing the various elements of ESH (to include compliance, environmental, training, and subcontract ESH sections) for INDOPACOM STT sites; must have in-depth knowledge of Federal, Local [to include regional - such as Philippine DOLE OHS and DENR], 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, safety, and health 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 [regional] environmental, safety, and health program which includes: compliance, and behavioral monitoring program that conforms to applicable legal and other requirements; knowledge of Industrial Hygiene 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 ESH program monitoring and reporting. 25
• Communicates professionally, both orally and in writing, with other professionals as needed to relay information necessary for job success. This includes, but is not limited to, staff meetings, performance appraisals, job requirements, metrics, project plans, Quality Standard Procedures, and ESH Best Practices. 15
• Communicates (manage from the floor type) with senior management, area supervisors and regulators, preparers required corporate reports; updates ESH data bases to implement a complete ESH 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.
• Ensures work areas are evaluated for potential environmental, safety and health non-compliance issues and reports findings to workplace leaders while recommending abatement actions for identified deficiencies; monitors corrective action and tracks task to completion.
• Monitors compliance during area evaluations; documents and reports on non-compliant issues and inappropriate behavior traits observed during audits.
• Develops and/or reviews a variety of training lesson plans; presents environmental, safety and health training; presents orientation training.
• Sets a good example to the workforce by following all environmental, safety, and health regulations, policies, procedures, and practices; keeps work area/equipment clean and orderly.
• Mentors ESH 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.
• Master’s degree in environmental, safety and health or related discipline or, combination bachelor’s degree with four-year experience [preferred]. However, experience and demonstration of the drive and organizational management skill are most important.
• Experience:
• Minimum five years’ experience as environmental, safety, or health manager 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 and training are beneficial.
• Skills:
• Excellent communication and writing skills are required along with an excellent knowledge of computer operations to include spreadsheet, database, word processing, and presentation applications.
• Great organizational and management skills and a strong ability to work independently as a member of a robust team.
• Supervisory Responsibilities:
• Supervise - 6 to 8 ESH Professional.
• Working Conditions:
• Must be capable of working in an extreme weather condition 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:
• Medium work. Exerting up to fifty pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to thirty pounds of force frequently, and/or up to ten pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• 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.