Senior Director Environmental, Health & Safety - Central-South Region

About Veolia North America

A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) 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. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com.

BENEFITS

Veolia'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 incumbent is responsible for managing and overseeing the Health and Safety, Environmental Compliance, and Security for Non-Regulated operations ("Contract Services"). The incumbent identifies and directs the application of processes and systems for continuous improvement and compliance with regulatory requirements including any H&S related permits, rules, regulations and contracts throughout the Central South region of Contract Services.   Incumbent has responsibility for helping to support and establish corporate strategy and policy with respect to EH&S, provide consultation on EHS related matters, and support other EH&S functions within Central South region, as directed by the President of Central South Region and Sr. Vice President of Municipal Water Environment Health and Safety. 

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintain the highest level of ethical conduct and be a role model for ethical compliance.
• Oversee environment, health and safety, and security systems (audit, policy, and procedures) for Contract Services Central South Region.
• Forecasts, strategizes, formulates and designs the Region's environment, health, safety and security programs, and works with direct and indirect reports to implement & improve.
• In consultation with the Segment's leadership, establishes annual environment, health and safety priorities/targets. As part of Municipal Water EH&S Senior Leadership Team, reviews and approves/rejects proposed updates to Municipal Water EH&S policies and procedures and ensure their implementation in the region. 
• Oversees and closely works with the region's EH&S resources/staffing to achieve EHS objectives.
• Collects, analyzes and identifies trends based on injury and illness data, and recommends and/or implements corrective/preventative action to improve the region's environment, health and safety record, and reduce injury rates and worker's compensation costs.
• Support the implementation of environmental compliance, health and safety audits.
• Prepares and manages EHS budget for the region.
• Ongoing participation in EHS and regulatory/contract compliance efforts at all projects.
• Implementation and Support of Corporate Standards and Management Systems.
• Provides technical support for Business Development and Marketing efforts and proposal writing.
• Facilitates integration of expert networks within the region.
• Support due diligence reviews (internal & external) and Proposal development.
• Monitor and support efficiency strategic initiative and new technology related to EH&S.
• Support implementation of environmental regulatory compliance using Corporate guidelines.
• Support mobilization and transition of new projects within Segment.
• Support and facilitate EHS training needs assessment, delivery & reporting.
• Maintain technical network relationships with corporate functions.
• Maintain close coordination with Regional Vice Presidents for project EHS specific issues.
• Develop networking with technical specialists and professionals within Company and nationally.
• Attend and participate in water and wastewater professional organizations and technical committees.
• Serves as region's primary contact for overseeing Crisis Management planning, training, practice, and response.

Education/Experience/Background:

• Education/Equivalent:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred. Alternate degree in related sciences such as Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics may be considered with demonstrated technical competence and progressive experience in large utility management and operations.
  • Master's Degree in EHS related field a plus
• Work Experience Needed:
  • Minimum of 10-years of hands-on experience in EHS function preferably in a utility environment with minimum of 5 years in leadership or supervisory capacity with a decentralized workforce.
  • Experienced in leading team(s) of EHS professional
  • Demonstrated track in inspiring and leading culture change
  • Strategic mindset with track record of inspiring senior leadership
  • Ability to work with frontline worker and earn their trust
  • Experience with successful implementation of EHS Management systems
  • Experience with implementing change and documenting results
  • Experience conducting EHS audits and leading an audit team
  • Experience in managing the EHS department and function in a leadership role.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities are critical with strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong management experience with leading a decentralized, technical workforce.
• In-depth  knowledge of federal environmental (EPA), health and safety. (OSHA), and security (DHS) regulations, and corresponding state requirements.
• Knowledge of planning and implementing EHS management systems and strategies. 
• Self-reliant and successful at leading and implementing change and demonstrating leadership and management skills.
• Experienced in Google Suite environment.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or equivalent or ability and willingness to obtain these certification(s).

Physical Requirements:

• Special Requirements:
  • The employee will be periodically required to wear personal protective equipment and clothing where appropriate because of their work around potential hazards such as loud noise, airborne particles, vibration and hazardous materials.  This protective equipment includes, but is not limited to, safety eyewear, footwear, hard hat, gloves, hearing protection, and specialized clothing where applicable. Must be able to work in extremes of hot and cold temperatures and inclement weather conditions. 
• Travel:
  • While the position will be based out of a fixed location with flexibility of remote work in accordance with company policy, business travel ranging between 33-50% may be required on short notice. 
• Physical Abilities: 
  • Ability to tolerate confined spaces, tolerate heights, lift heavy equipment and carry materials up and down stairs with the capacity of lifting 50 pounds.
• Other Requirements: 
  • Must hold a valid driver license with a satisfactory driving record to maintain minimum company required insurance coverage.

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.

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.