Health, Safety & Environmental Manager

About us:

In 2016, the Commonwealth of Virginia selected a Cintra-led consortium to finance, design, build, operate and maintain the express lanes on Interstate 66 Outside the Beltway. The project will transform this critical Northern Virginia artery to relieve congestion, improve safety and provide more predictable travel times. The project corridor extends approximately 22 miles along Interstate 66 from the Capital Beltway (I-495) to Gainesville (US Route 29). Once completed, the project will include three toll-free general-purpose lanes in each direction and two express lanes in each direction with a state-of-the-art open-road electronic toll collection system. Expanded transit service, park-and-ride lots and interchange enhancements will further improve travel along I-66. The project will also connect several shared use paths to create more multimodal options. As an innovative and efficient public-private partnership, this project will be completed at a $2.5 billion net savings for the Commonwealth of Virginia.

What makes us different? Our people come first. We want every single employee to develop both professionally and personally. With a strong focus on growth potential, we look to our internal employees as potential candidates for both national and international opportunities. We aim to achieve greatness by promoting from within every chance we get. We work hard and play hard and strive every day for success and achievement. With a diverse group of professionals working in a fast-paced environment, we achieve milestones constantly. And if that weren't enough, we also offer our employees highly competitive insurance benefits, Paid Time Off, and a matching 401(k) program.

Job Description:

Summary: The Health, Safety, Environmental (HSE) Manager will be responsible for developing new, and implementing existing, company HSE programs. The HSE Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Transportation (DOT) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The HSE Manager will verify program effectiveness by participating in routine audits, inspections, and investigations. This position is responsible for coordinating health and safety training for all employees. The HSE Manager will mentor all personnel to perform observations to reinforce positive behaviors and correct at-risk behaviors. The position is obligated to stop the job when there is an imminent hazard to the health and well-being of employees, and to protect company property and the environment.

Compensation:

$101k - $129k per year (based on experience)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages the maintenance and implementation of safety programs, compliance plans, and initiatives related to the I-66 Safety Plan to ensure that a safe, healthy, and secure work environment exists for all

• Assesses and identifies issues by reviewing and analyzing the effectiveness of the safety and health program; Reviews Safety Plan documentation; conducts relevant audits to ensure compliance

• Directly supports the CEO and HSEQ Director to implement effective policies, procedures and initiatives. Understands and appropriately influences company strategy as related to HSE compliance and program implementation. Works with executive management to define goals to reduce accidents and incidents at the workplace

• Evaluates contractual Environmental requirements and environmental regulations to ensure environmental compliance is maintained

• Mentors safety team members

• Manages the safety management system

• Manages the confines space permit program

• Facilitates various meetings like CEO safety meeting, ops safety meetings, all hands safety meetings.

• Establishes Contractor Management; reviews safety programs and training before sub-contractors are allowed to work; ensures Contractors receive an Orientation

• Supports the training manager in Safety training requirements

• Issues safety messages company wide

• Conducts safety reporting to shareholders quarterly and OSHA reporting annually

• Conducts Safety onboarding for new hires

• Conducts periodic, documented safety inspections of worksites to identify and correct unsafe conditions and unsafe acts. Must be able to take proactive measures to implement immediate and effective corrective actions to eliminate safety hazards

• Investigates and documents all occupational injuries and illnesses. Work with relevant stakeholders to identify corrective actions(s) that will prevent further occurrences

• Support case management of all occupational injuries/illness to include provision of care/treatment, arranging for and monitoring light-duty programs, managing an injured worker's return to work and supporting HR requests for Worker's Compensation information

• Monitor Consortium to Track DOT drug & alcohol testing, to ensure accurate reporting, random testing, and to ensure that the maintenance department is in compliance with DOT regulations and the Company policy

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to fulfill those duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Sciences or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 7 -10+ years of experience in combination of EPA,OSHA, DOT, program management and people management

• Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations, including: EPA, OSHA, DOT, DOL, WC and other industry standards and best management practices pertaining to occupational health & safety

• Become an OSHA Authorized Outreach trainer by completing OSHA 510 and OSHA 500 within 2 years

• Have or obtain a certification from the Board of ASP or CSP within 2 years

• Knowledge of OSHA reporting requirements

• Knowledge of RCA methodologies

• Knowledge in ISO 45001:2018

Professional Qualities:

• must be able to maintain a valid drivers license

• Must be willing to work on-call periodically to include evenings or weekends

• Must be willing and able to do both office and field work

• Effectively manage tasks and tight deadlines independently; High level of initiative, teamwork and ownership

• Excellent technical writing, speaking and presentation skills

• Must be a team player, the ability to form strong partnerships with peers.

• Good interpersonal skills; ability to develop relationships quickly and effectively throughout the company and can interact and productively communicate with all levels of the organization

• Superior quantitative skills

• Strong decision-making and resolution skills

• Must detail oriented

• Commitment to organization's values- integrity, collaboration, respect, excellence and innovation.

• Must be able to multitask, prioritize, and implement innovative processes within a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work with people in a culturally diverse environment

Computer Skills:

• Must be able to demonstrate computer proficiency, especially within Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point, as well as PC based programs

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet

• Minimal travel required

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus, as necessary to use a computer and to drive company car

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear

• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit