QEHS Manager
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact
Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.
Job Description
Safety Manager
Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Safety Manager supporting the Navy & Marine Corps (NMC Sector. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Safety Manager you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Safety Manager joining our team to establish guidelines, guidance, and policy for the Navy & Marine Corps (NMC Sector.
As part of NMC business portfolio, GDIT performs the modernization, repair, refurbishment, and upgrades to ships which involves numerous Quality and Safety professionals to support this effort. The person selected must have an excellent understanding of shipboard safety requirements and associated hazards. In depth knowledge of Industrial Hygiene requirements to protect employee health, such as toxic metals, respirable silica and respiratory protection.
The following items are tasking that the QEHS manager would manage or perform.
Develops, monitors, and evaluates programs and procedures to ensure that all QEHS products and services meet company standards and customer requirements.
Interpret analytical data including paint and lagging samples to determine exposure controls for employees.
Coordinate industrial hygiene sampling for respiratory protection and interpret results.
Manage medical surveillance of affected employees.
Supervise assigned QEHS staff and continue to promote team cooperation.
Administers problem management process including monitoring and reporting problems as well as problem resolution.
Monitors and evaluates the workplace to ensure compliance with OSHA and other relevant safety and environmental regulations.
Develops and administers QEHS policies and programs and presents requirements in different ways to enhance participation and understanding.
Oversees the development and conducting of QEHS related training.
Work closely with customers, managers, and technical staff to assure adherence to QEHS standards and proper Shipboard EHS Staffing.
Understands and interprets OSHA General Industry and Maritime Standards, NAVSEA Standard Items, and EPA requirements as they relate to safety and environmental requirements.
Manage ISO 14001, and 45001 program implementation at Chesapeake Facility.
Work with GDIT QEHS staff to develop responses to OSHA and other regulatory agency issues.
Ensure environmental permit requirements, including but not limited to Air Permitting and Storm Water, are current and in compliance with permit requirements.
Interface with the various management councils and GDIT Leaders.
Formulate and implement programs to improve the Culture of QEHS within the Business Areas.
Develop meaningful metrics to evaluate QEHS improvements.
Prepare and present periodic briefs of QEHS issues for Management.
Encourage communication within the Business Area groups.
Oversee preparation for internal and external audits and resolution of audit issues.
Resolve any QEHS issues on the waterfront. Some travel required.
Work with team members to prepare and submit Shipyard access requests.
Prepare and Present QMSRB briefs.
Manages and conducts QEHS Compliance Audits on active projects.
Participates in special projects as required.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene or a related field or 15 years of QEHS related experience
Required Experience: 15+ years of related experience with BA/BS or 20 years of related experience.
Required Technical Skills: In depth knowledge of NAVSEA Standard Items, OSHA General Industry and Maritime Standards and ISO 14001/45001 Standards, and Industrial Hygiene.
Security Clearance Level: SECRET
Location: On Site: Chesapeake, VA, GDIT Site
US Citizenship Required
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays.
Work Requirements
Years of Experience
15 + years of related experience
* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
Certification
Travel Required
10-25%
Citizenship
U.S. Citizenship Required
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