Environmental Safety - Health and Quality Manager - Military Veterans
at Akima
Responsibilities
- The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying, analyzing and controlling occupational hazards and promoting worksite and/or product safety by applying knowledge of industrial process, mechanics, psychology, physiology and industrial health and safety laws.
- Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive Integrated Safety and Health Management Program which shall include all activities necessary to ensure the health and safety of the work force and the public and shall meet the requirements of DOE Orders, American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) Threshold Limit Values, and federal, state, and local codes.
- Program elements include safety and health inspections; hazard identification analysis and abatement; accident.
- investigations; records maintenance; industrial hygiene; and coordination of all programs addressing safety and health activities.
- Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive Quality Assurance Program, which shall include all activities necessary to ensure that risks and environmental impacts are minimized, and that safety, reliability, performance, and mission are accomplished through the application of management systems commensurate with the risks posed by the facilities and their operation.
- Advising on safety requirements.
- Designing protective equipment and/or safety devices.
- Redesigning controls to eliminate occupational hazards.
- Developing standards which set tolerances, stress ratios, strength of materials and other related engineering requirements.
- Reviewing proposed occupational safety policies, guidelines and standards to determine their consistency with accepted engineering principles and practices, and recommending technical changes as needed.
- ESH&Q will conduct safety inspections of work areas, observe work in progress for safety compliance, and ensure proper use of PPE.
- ESH&Q will enforce OSHA and company safety policies and standards.
- Provides NETL project management team with guidance on environment, health, safety, and quality and confirms project site fulfills industry, local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations.
- Collaborates with management to develop an Emergency Action Plan and serve as primary contact for project site injury and incident notification, investigation, and case management.
- Maintains a written log of safety inspection activities, reports, and correspondence. Guarantees that all work is performed in accordance with approved manuals, internal policies and procedures, contract documents, and good engineering practices.
- Conduct regularly scheduled safety training awareness sessions pertinent to the tasks being performed.
- Develops lessons plans, scenarios and exercises to train managers, supervisors and employees in ESH principles.
- Promotes a safety culture built on listening to our employees and having transparent communications with our customer.
- Meets with department managers to determine whether the area is in compliance.
- Assists in the hiring of supervisors and employees to include job fairs, interviewing candidates and supporting the Akima hiring process.
- Participates in team meetings and provides regular on-site project presence.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in an ES&H or ES&H-related field (e.g., safety, environmental science, engineering, chemistry, biology or other science-related field) and at least 10 years of position-related experience.
- Strong personal leadership, management, and organization skills as well as the ability to integrate and harmonize diversified functions to provide overall efficient and effective contract operations.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Exemplary attention to detail.
- Maintains sensitivity to, and report on, instances of fraud, waste, and abuse.
- Proficient at the suite of MS Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
- Must be able to make presentations to employees at all levels. Must be able to write cohesive and comprehensive documentation.
- Master’s degree in an ES&H or ES&H- related field. At least fifteen (15) years of position-related experience.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
Pay Range (The pay range for this job level is provided as general guidance only, and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) the responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreements (if any), and other laws)
$93,359.20 - $159,135.00
Benefits Description
Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and eligible part-time employees.
Job ID
2024-8446
Work Type
On-Site
Company Description
Work Where it Matters
Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.
As an AFO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
Pittsburgh, PA
At Akima, you have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, mission-driven organization committed to fostering a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is supported. As a leading Alaska Native corporation with 15,000 shareholders and a portfolio of 45 diverse companies, we offer the best of both worlds: the close-knit, supportive atmosphere of a small company paired with the resources and stability of a large corporation. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, Akima is a global enterprise with over $1.9 billion in revenue, a workforce of 10,000, and a commitment to veteran employment, with veterans making up 25% of our team. Ranked #29 among Washington Technology's Top 100 Government Contractors, Akima drives America’s mission forward across a broad spectrum of capabilities.