The Regional EHS&S Manager will be responsible for the development of EHS solutions, talent, and capabilities for a specific geographic region. Through direct or indirect reporting of site EHS&S Specialists within region, this role will be responsible for the management of EHS risk and liability, including ensuring compliance with applicable EHS laws, regulations, and corporate directives.
• Develop, implement, and monitor daily adherence to environmental health and safety policies, practices, and procedures, alignment with B&W objectives, and report results to management
• Provide technical assistance on corporate policies, practices, and procedures
• Facilitate group EHS leadership teams
• Advises division and site management on EHS matters
• Facilitate the implementation of EHS management systems
• Ensure appropriate facility reporting of incidents, per B&W policy and/or regulatory requirements
• Facilitate Serious Incident Review (SIR) process
• Facilitate/participate in Root-Cause Analysis of incidents as appropriate
• Ensure coordination and participation (as required) in the investigation of accidents and near misses
• Develop and conduct appropriate training on B&W EHS policies and procedures
• Provide training and coaching to local EHS professionals and operational leaders to ensure technical competence and leadership development within the divisions and sites
• Conduct EHS&S audits in accordance with B&W policy
• These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned
Preferred Work Experience:
• Bachelor's degree Occupational Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Affairs, or related field, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree
• 10+ years' of EHS-related experience within manufacturing, construction, or industrial environments
• Evidence of increasing role responsibility over previous 5 years
• Evidence of multiple site responsibility over previous 3 years
• Either or both of the following certifications is a plus: CSP, CHMM
• Willingness and ability to provide 24X7 on call support for emergencies
Specific skills and/or business competencies:
• Competent in federal, state, and local occupational health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and EHS data management software
• Effective communication, influencing, and coaching skills with individuals at all levels