Manager of Health, Safety and Security

<h2>Job Description</h2><div>Job Description<div>Company Description<br><br><p>Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.</p>Job Description<br><br><p><strong>Position Purpose: </strong></p><p>The HSS Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining health, safety, and security programs that protect employees, visitors, and contractors while ensuring compliance with Veolia HSS standards and all federal, state, and local regulations. This role conducts risk assessments, manages audits and inspections, delivers training, investigates incidents, and facilitates injury case management. Partners with Business Unit management and site leaders to implement behavioral-based safety programs, drive continuous improvement in safety culture, and provide HSS technical expertise for operations, new business pursuits, and project start-ups. Develops predictive analysis to identify critical risks and implements preventative actions. This role requires daily field presence to provide hands-on operational support, oversight, coaching, and direction for all HSS programs across assigned locations.</p><p><strong>Primary Duties/Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Develops, implements, and manages HSS policies, procedures, and program elements to improve supervisor and employee safety culture and behaviors in alignment with Veolia Standards.</li><li>Collaborates with utility HSS leadership team to develop corporate HSS standards, assists in budget development and goal setting, and serves as mentor/resource for Project Safety Coordinators and liaison between Operations and HSS management.</li><li>Develops HSS training resources and provides field coaching and training.</li><li>Conducts risk assessments and develops HSS risk reduction plans to reduce injuries and incidents.</li><li>Manages and conducts HSS audits, worksite inspections, and serves as subject matter expert in HSS disciplines (OSHA regulations, LOTO, JSA, Confined Space, PSM/RMP).</li><li>Monitors, tracks, and delivers HSS training; develops training resources and provides field coaching to ensure compliance.</li><li>Manages and conducts incident investigations for injuries, vehicle incidents, and other events; prepares investigation reports and coordinates with workers' compensation coordinators.</li><li>Facilitates effective case management for employee injuries and assists in the management of workers' compensation claims.</li><li>Develops and implements behavioral-based safety programs tailored to specific operational needs.</li><li>Monitors and maintains HSS data, reviews OSHA logs, and provides periodic HSS reports to operational management.</li><li>Assists Engineering and Operations departments with project review from a HSS perspective.</li><li>Assist with Project Management related to HSS Initiatives.</li></ul><p><strong>Work Environment:</strong></p><ul><li>Office environment with daily exposure to water and/or wastewater plant environment (exposure to chemicals and moving equipment), field visits with crews working on highway settings (traffic exposure), exposure to outside weather conditions (winter - summer).</li><li>The noise level around heavy equipment and plant environments varies (hearing protection may be required).</li></ul>Qualifications<br><br><p><strong>Education/Experience/Background: </strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor of Science Degree in Safety, Environmental Engineering, or equivalent.</li><li>5-7 years of related experience in HSS compliance.</li><li>Work experience in the construction industry.</li></ul><p><strong>Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Strong organizational, oral, written and interpersonal skills. </li><li>Strong writing, coaching, and teaching skills.</li><li>Ability to balance changing and potentially conflicting priorities.</li><li>Ability to self-organize, prioritize and drive own work schedule.</li><li>Ability to interact with all levels within the BU.</li><li>Proficient knowledge of Google programs including Sheets, Docs, Gmail and Slides. </li><li>Maintain specialized knowledge of safety regulations and industry consensus safety guidelines. </li><li>Willing and able to work in the field with field staff evaluating, coaching and supporting safety, health, and security extensively.</li><li>Must be available (24/7) to respond to & assist with HSS incidents or emergencies.</li><li>Willing to work extended work schedules (as needed).</li></ul><p><strong>Required Certification/Licenses/Training: </strong></p><ul><li>Must possess a valid driver's license.</li><li>Desired, but not required, certifications include:<ul><li>Authorization by the OSHA Training Institute as an authorized instructor on OSHA Standards for general industry.</li><li>CSP (Certified Safety Professional), or ability to acquire CSP designation.</li><li>CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager) is a plus.</li><li>Certifications issued by AWWA and other recognized industrial safety organizations on topics relevant to conducting specific safety training courses and responding to hazardous materials handling operations and chemical spill/release incidents.</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Physical Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Ability to wear all applicable Personal Protective Equipment.</li></ul><br><br>Additional Information<br><br><p><strong>Pay Range: </strong>$115,000 to $125,000 per year.</p><p><strong>Benefits: </strong>Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In 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.</p><p>Sick leave – 56 hours; Observed Holidays – 11 days; Vacation – Flexible Time Off</p><p>Eligible for up to 15% Annual Performance Bonus</p><p>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.</p><div></div><p>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.</p></div></div>

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