Description

The Branch Environmental, Safety and Health (EHS) Manager reports to the General Manager of the Branch with indirect reporting to the Regional Director of Environmental, Safety and Health and works with the EHS Department to plan, direct, and implement Valcourt’s health and safety and environmental programs to ensure a positive, safe, healthy, and incident-free work environment at the Branch level. This position is responsible for the compliance by Branch with all safety and environmental regulatory agencies. Areas of specialty for this position will focus on safety and environmental compliance monitoring and reporting in all areas of the Branch. This position would also respond to emergency situations at the Branch level when they arise. Act as the primary EHS contact and subject matter expert (SME) for Valcourt Operations at the Branch level related to compliance with the company’s EHS Programs and Policies as well as the regulations and permits which govern our business. The role is pivotal to mitigating the Branch’s exposure to risk by leading, planning, coordinating, and implementing the Valcourt’s EHS management systems in their respective Branches. This requires the application of EHS management principles, such as job safety analyses, task-based evaluations, EHS related systems technology and root cause analysis to prevent or correct unsafe working conditions and regulatory compliance issues. The overarching goal is for EHS professionals to strategically prevent and correct unsafe working conditions and behaviors as well as those that may impact our regulatory compliance. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Plans, develops, implements, and oversees Valcourt’s EHS programs at the Branch level; coordinates and assists with the Branch level safety committees.
• Assists with the record keeping, and manuals for these programs (including but not limited to): OSHA, and state regulatory agencies, Local Emergency Planning Coordinators, and other agencies as required.
• Works with Branch Management, Branch Safety Representatives, and Corporate EHS Department to promote Valcourt’s safety culture.
• Participates and assists with annual company goal setting process for EHS key metrics that are measured for the organization.
• Communicates closely with Operations and Valcourt EHS team members and can independently manage day to day safety compliance so Valcourt’s EHS goals are reached at the Branch level.
• Provide leadership in developing, implementing, and managing EHS policies, programs, and practices to Branch management and employees.
• Plans and implements programs to train Branch managers, supervisors, and employees to meet standards and to enhance Valcourt’s safety culture.
• Develops and maintains EHS documentation for various Valcourt programs and regulatory requirements.
• Assists with new employee safety orientation program and employee safety training.
• Attends and successfully completes specific Train-the-Trainer courses to subsequently conduct periodic training including training related with fall protection such as rope descent, Mobile Aerial Work Platforms, utilization of access equipment, building maintenance units, etc.
• Assists with employee safety, special projects, and worker's compensation program.
• Assists with the company’s contractor safety program.
• Assists with Valcourt’s emergency response to safety, health, and environmental incidents and injuries at the Branch level.
• Leads and assists with the investigation of incidents and injuries from initial report to closure for the Branch.
• Leads and oversees the implementation of corrective actions arising from EHS audits, incidents, site improvements, safety programs, and other safety related initiative for the Branch.
• Leads and assists with management of change process as it relates to safety, health, and environmental issues for the Branch.
• Proactively identifies safety, health, and environmental related matters and recommends, develops, and implements solutions for the Branch.
• Engages and assists Valcourt’s Safety Team with safety initiatives, programs, audits, and overall EHS program management for continuous improvements.

Qualifications

Experience, Knowledge, and Education Requirements

Education and Technical Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from four-year college or university or significant field Environmental, Health & Safety related experience required.
• 3 to 5 years minimum related experience in Health & Safety Program development and implementation and training.
• ASP or IHIT certification desirable.
• Construction industry experience preferred.
• Understanding of OSHA/ANSI/NFPA regulatory requirements.
• Prior experience in coordinating and supporting EPA/OSHA regulatory requirements.
• Prior experience in delivering formal or informal training to managers and employees required.
• Experience in MS Office: Excel, PowerPoint, and other MS Office tools.

Communication and Leadership Skills

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of field operations personnel, managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Able to work with and influence employees, managers and leaders without formal or direct authority.
• Ability to convey complex information or data to individuals at all levels.
• Good communication, problem-solving and leadership skills.
• Self-directed with the ability to work on multiple projects with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Creative thinker with ability to consider various solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to regularly access and use general office equipment including phones, computers, copiers, etc.
• Must be able to work at heights, climb ladders, stairs, MEWP, and other elevated workstations.
• Must be able to work in a busy, often distracting work environment.
• Must be able to work at outdoor environments in various hot and cold weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift-up to 25 pounds unassisted on an occasional basis.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Must have a reliable means of transportation to Valcourt locations.
• Must have valid identification for domestic air travel.
• Must be able to travel overnight regularly to the work locations.
• Must be able to travel at moment’s notice to Valcourt’s locations when required.