EHS Manager

BENEFITSVeolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. 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.Position Purpose: The Milwaukee project Health and Safety Manager reports the Milwaukee General Manager. This position manages the implementation of core H&S issues and activities for the Milwaukee project. The Manager of H&S: 1) trains, monitors and coaches workforce to improve skill levels for managing H&S programs and initiatives and, 2) leads efforts at the projects for the development, implementation, and ongoing assessment of policies, procedures, written work practices, and other program components related to the Veolia H&S program and client contract H&S requirements – thus enabling continuous improvement towards maintaining high standards of quality, reliability, safety and compliance on the assigned projects and across the company.Primary Duties/Responsibilities:This position:Monitors and ensures employee and facility safety, security, and compliance performance regarding H&S rules, regulations, principles, and practices at assigned projects.Works with field employees, office staff, safety committees, management teams, and clients (when requested), within assigned area of responsibility to develop and sustain a pro-active, zero-tolerance H&S culture.Continuously evaluates all aspects of H&S programs for value, effectiveness, and improvement.Organizes and provides staff support for Safety Committee.Provides routine updates to the Regional H&S Manager, General Manager and other operations and functional support department heads as applicable regarding issues and activities that put employees, the environment, company/client property, or company brand at risk.Conducts safety training assessments and skill gap analyses of employees and from this develops an annual safety plan that meets OSHA , corporate and client requirements. Schedules and implementsH&S training and awareness programs per the plan. Ensures proper documentation of safety training and required periodic reporting of safety training per client and corporate requirements.Prepares and monitors annual budget for Safety Department. Operates within approved plan.Coordinates with the client on capital projects Provides H&S reporting to the Client as required by the Agreement.Ensures required corporate safety training is provided for vendor personnel engaged by Veolia.Monitors and reports on all safety and security incidents, near misses, fleet vehicle incidents, recordable and lost time incidents to corporate within 24 hours. Leads incident investigations (including near-misses, injuries, illnesses, property damage, vehicle accidents, chemical releases, and the like) within assigned area of responsibility. Conducts a Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for the purpose of identifying causal factors, preventive and corrective actions, and lessons-learned. Makes recommendation to his/her direct report where an RCA process indicates a program, policy, procedure, or training improvement is necessary.Provides guidance and assistance for processing and managing work-related injuries and illnesses in accordance with federal, state,, insurance, and company requirements, coordinating with third party administrator and HR for worker compensation case management as needed.Periodically reviews projects' accident histories and provide recommendations for accident reduction.Works with Project Managers, site H&S Coordinators, and safety committee to resolve safety problems and issues. This may include a role as liaison between the project and other functional support departments such as; Communications, Risk Management, Human Resources, and Legal.Initiates activities that stimulate and maintain employee interest in H&S.Provides support and guidance to assigned locations for the successful management of non-conformity or crisis events.Participates in routine and non-routine as well as formal and informal audits and inspections regarding H&S (including facility security assessments). Develops appropriate reports and action plans to address program deficiencies or improvement opportunities. Tracks said plans and reports from issue identification through resolution.Ensures adherence to corporate driver requirements and maintenance of Driver Qualification (DQ) files to meet all CDL requirements.Works with various departments and employees at all levels of the organization as a change agent.Monitors performance by gathering relevant data and prepares reports and presentations as required.Works with other members of the Management Systems and H&S department in planning, formulating, and implementing continuous improvement procedures regarding H&S, Environmental Management System (EMS), and quality related programs.Operates in a safe and efficient manner at all times and with fiscal responsibility.