QEHS Manager

Overview

Safety Manager Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Safety Manager supporting the Navy & Marine Corps (NMC Sector). GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Safety Manager you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Safety Manager joining our team to establish guidelines, guidance, and policy for the Navy & Marine Corps (NMC Sector.

As part of the NMC business portfolio, GDIT performs modernization, repair, refurbishment, and upgrades to ships which involves numerous Quality and Safety professionals to support this effort. The person selected must have an excellent understanding of shipboard safety requirements and associated hazards, including in-depth knowledge of Industrial Hygiene to protect employee health (e.g., toxic metals, respirable silica and respiratory protection).

• Develops, monitors, and evaluates programs and procedures to ensure that all QEHS products and services meet company standards and customer requirements.
• Interpret analytical data including paint and lagging samples to determine exposure controls for employees.
• Coordinate industrial hygiene sampling for respiratory protection and interpret results.
• Manage medical surveillance of affected employees.
• Supervise assigned QEHS staff and promote team cooperation.
• Administers problem management processes including monitoring and reporting problems and problem resolution.
• Monitor and evaluate the workplace to ensure compliance with OSHA and other relevant safety and environmental regulations.
• Develop and administer QEHS policies and programs and present requirements in different ways to enhance participation and understanding.
• Oversee the development and conducting of QEHS related training.
• Work closely with customers, managers, and technical staff to assure adherence to QEHS standards and proper Shipboard EHS staffing.
• Understand and interpret OSHA General Industry and Maritime Standards, NAVSEA Standard Items, and EPA requirements as they relate to safety and environmental requirements.
• Manage ISO 14001 and 45001 program implementation at Chesapeake Facility.
• Work with GDIT QEHS staff to develop responses to OSHA and other regulatory agency issues.
• Ensure environmental permit requirements, including but not limited to Air Permitting and Storm Water, are current and in compliance with permit requirements.
• Interface with the various management councils and GDIT Leaders.
• Formulate and implement programs to improve the Culture of QEHS within the Business Areas.
• Develop meaningful metrics to evaluate QEHS improvements.
• Prepare and present periodic briefs of QEHS issues for Management.
• Encourage communication within the Business Area groups.
• Oversee preparation for internal and external audits and resolution of audit issues.
• Resolve QEHS issues on the waterfront. Some travel required.
• Work with team members to prepare and submit Shipyard access requests.
• Prepare and present QMSRB briefs.
• Manage and conduct QEHS Compliance Audits on active projects.
• Participate in special projects as required.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field, or 15 years of QEHS related experience.
• Required Experience:
  
  15+ years of related experience with a BA/BS or 20 years of related experience.
• Required Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  In-depth knowledge of NAVSEA Standard Items, OSHA General Industry and Maritime Standards, ISO 14001/45001 Standards, and Industrial Hygiene.
• Security Clearance Level: SECRET
• Location:
  
  On Site, Chesapeake, VA, GDIT Site
• US Citizenship Required

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $112,840 - $149,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation. Salary will be set based on experience, location, and contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

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