Description

Seven Seas Water Group

Seven Seas Water Group (www.sevenseaswater.com) is a portfolio company owned by investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners (“MSIP”). Seven Seas Water Group operates two businesses within the water infrastructure space. Seven Seas Water (“SSW”), which provides water treatment and desalination for governmental and industrial customers in the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean, and the AUC Group (www.aucgroup.net), which provides decentralized wastewater treatment plants for industrial and municipal customers in the United States. Seven Seas Water delivers ~18 billion gallons of clean water annually via the Water-as-a-Service (“WaaS”) business model. We operate 11 water treatment plants internationally. We have more than 140 wastewater treatment plants under lease in the United States with property developers, municipal customers, and utility districts. We consistently maintain a 97% plant availability for our customers. 

MSIP is a leading global private infrastructure investment platform. Founded in 2006, MSIP has made over 30 investments across its three-flagship closed-ended funds. Since inception, MSIP has had more than $13 billion in commitments. For further information about Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/infrastructurepartners.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for monitoring and managing safety hazards during the construction of and safe operations of reverse osmosis facilities located in the Caribbean and possibly Central and South America. The Caribbean EHS Manager verifies compliance with local health and safety regulations, best practices and updates the programs as required and ensures all necessary records are maintained and prepared according to established guidelines. The Caribbean EHS Manager works closely with the EHS director, project/construction teams, local plant manager and operations staff to ensure new/upgrade projects and daily operations are performed safely. This position aims to continuously improve the safety culture, standardize procedures companywide and be a safety ambassador for the company.

Work Environment

· This role splits time between an office/remote environment, active construction sites and operating reverse osmosis facilities located throughout the Caribbean. 

· General construction site hazards include hot work, confined space, crane operations and working from heights.

· Operating facility hazards include but are not limited to, slips, trips and falls, confined spaces, lockout tagout, noise, high pressure equipment, forklift operations and chemical handling.

· Working outside in conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity. 

· The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands, fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. 

· The physical requirements described herein are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include oversight of a team that executes on the following:

• Identify, document, and work closely with the local teams to correct unsafe site conditions.
• Take the lead developing, reviewing, and implementing site-specific policies and procedures with guidance from the EHS director as needed.
• Train employees on best practice, company safety policies, procedures, and regulations
• Lead the in-house safety training program.
• Conduct audits, inspections, property damage, and personal injury investigations.
• Lead and participate in local safety events.
• Update and enforce policies to establish a culture of health and safety.
• Manage open safety follow-up items and provide support to local teams as needed.
• Evaluate practices, procedures, and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the safety policies.
• Performs other safety related duties and initiatives, as assigned.
• Assist the EHS Director with technical support, development, and management of the KPA safety management software.

Key skills and Qualifications

• Excellent organizational and motivational skills
• Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability
• Highly computer literate and technically proficient.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities
• Strong decision making/problem solving skills, can think outside the box to implement cost effective solutions to meet compliance requirements.
• Experience working with different cultures and in remote locations.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Must be a self-starter.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in safety or related field and at least 5 years of relevant experience as a safety manager working in industrial construction and/or general industry.
• Experience assessing and addressing general construction, electrical hazards, hot work, confined spaces, and crane hazards.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office.
• The ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures is essential.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA 70E, and local standards regarding construction and general industry.
• Travel is required at least 50% of the time, must have passport and be able to travel internationally.

How to Apply

Candidates must apply through our website, or by sending resumes to Talent@7seaswater.com. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans.

Applicant will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.