EHS Sector Execution Leader - Hybrid

Date: Nov 19, 2024

Location:

Canonsburg, PA, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 106256

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : Yes

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Job Summary

This is a high-level office position, which is accountable for implementing and maintaining the company's Safety and Health Procedures for a larger, more complex division.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and manages division safety and health budget

• Assists in the development and implementation of corporate programs and initiatives

• Recruits and hires qualified safety and health professionals to fill open positions

• Assigns qualified safety and health professionals to projects and assignments

• Manages and funds training/career development programs for safety and health professionals

• Directs annual Performance Management process for all division safety and health professionals

• Approves promotions, bonuses and salary adjustments for all division safety and health professionals

• Directs corrective action for performance issues of safety and health professionals

• Manages division offices and project safety and health performance

• Manages safety and health component of division's strategic plan

• Develops and implements safety and health programs that assist division to meet company and division safety and health goals and expectations

• Develops division and project specific safety and health and loss control programs and processes

• Develops and conducts employee safety and health training programs

• Implements, administers and maintains Drug and Alcohol Substance Abuse Program for a division

• Manages International Lifeline Program

• Administers company Worker's Compensation programs and procedures

• Coordinates division Emergency Action Plan and Disaster Recovery Program

• Conducts division safety and health performance evaluations

• Conducts site safety and health inspections and safety and health program audits

• Conducts incident and injury/illness investigations

• Writes detailed investigation and safety and health progress reports

• Interfaces with clients and government officials

• Interfaces with key division and corporate management

• May act as SafetyandHealth Consultant for internal and external clients

• Provides supervision, training, development, and performance management of director reports

• Serves as a mentor to other safety and health professionals

• Identifies and assesses improvement opportunities which will add value

• Champions continuous improvement efforts

• Assesses and supports the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements

• Proactively supports, encourages and facilitates staff to engage in continuous improvement activities

• Supervises Safety andHealth Intern, Safety and Health Specialist 1, 2,and3, Safety and Health Manager 1, 2,and3

Management Responsibilities

Acts as a project manager. Among responsibilities is management of a project team. The individual comprising this team may vary by project.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ year in a construction environment preferred

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of international safety and health standards and practices

• Knowledge of safety and health standards and practices . Knowledge of company substance abuse policies and procedures

• Knowledge of construction contracting strategies and contract administration

• Knowledge of insurance program administration including owner-controlled and contractor-controlled insurance programs

• Knowledge of project and division safety and health budgeting and cost control

• Knowledge of worker's compensation policies and procedures

• Knowledge of environmental laws and company and client programs, procedures

• Knowledge of security risk and control processes and procedures

• Knowledge of company safety and health consultation capabilities and ability to perform as a consultant

• Ability to effectively interface with client and government officials

• Communication skills

• Ability to effectively manage emergency situations

• Word processing and spreadsheet computer software programs

• Human Resource Information System

• Ability to write detailed reports

• Human relation skills

• Conflict management skills

• Leadership skills

• Supervisory skills

• Multi-tasking skills

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree, Certified Safety and Health Professional, and/or Certified Industrial Hygienist. 12+ years safety and health management experience All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

First Aid, CPR, Drug testing certified, OSHA 500/501, Safety and Health Program Administration, OSHA 10 hour

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Physical Demands:

• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.

• See and hear naturally or with correction.

• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.

• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.

• Requires repetitive movement.

• May require work above 5 feet in height.

• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.

• Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.

Work Environment:

• Typical construction site environment:

• Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.

• Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.

• Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions

• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.

• Work around hazardous equipment.

• Typical office environment.

• This position is considered a safety sensitive position.

Competencies

Collaborates

Communicates effectively

Courage

Directs work

Instills trust

Interpersonal savvy

Organizational savvy

Salary Plan

CNS: Construction Services

Job Grade

009

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Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

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