What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental, Health and Safety Leader position at VSE AVIATION INC (US)?
SUMMARY: The Environmental, Health, & Safety Leader is responsible for developing and owning safety strategies that support the organization’s operational objectives, ensure regulatory compliance, and promotes a safe, sustainable, and efficient work environment. This role provides strategic leadership for all EHS programs across the US locations.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Develop, implement, and maintain corporate EHS policies, programs, and compliance systems.
- Ensure adherence to all federal, state, and local EHS regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and NFPA standards.
- Track & publish Recordable Rate Scorecard by site for annual ESG Report (DART, TRIR, LTR).
- Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to proactively address hazards.
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions.
- Oversee employee training programs related to safety, emergency response, and hazard awareness.
- Manage hazardous materials handling, storage, and disposal in accordance with regulations.
- Coordinate emergency preparedness, crisis management, and business continuity planning.
- Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, external auditors, and industry organizations.
- Track, analyze, and report EHS performance metrics to senior leadership.
- Creating reports on safety and other occurrences for supervisors and other relevant staff.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree
- OR an additional 3 years of specific work experience in lieu of degree.
- 5 years of relevant/technical work experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and scheduling applications.
- Knowledge of OSHA and other environmental regulations.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven track record of driving operational efficiency and safety performance improvements.
- Strong budget management, vendor negotiation, and project management skills.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
- Master’s degree.
- 8 years of operational work experience.