ESH Operations Manager

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** Relocation Authorized:
International - Family*
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** Telework Type:
Full-Time Telework*
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* Work Location:

Various Work Locations USA*
* # Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure;
Nuclear, Security & Environmental;
Energy;
Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our  Vision, Values and Commitments . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our  extraordinary teams building inspiring projects  in our  Impact Report .

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Job Summary:

In this role, you will provide technical leadership, coaching, and oversight to project ESH teams across a portfolio of manufacturing and technology projects. You will help strengthen ESH management systems, improve program consistency, support risk-based execution, and partner with project leadership to address significant concerns.

This role offers the opportunity to influence ESH performance at both the project and portfolio level while supporting high-impact work in fast-paced environments. #LI-AE2

# Major Responsibilities:

+ Shape strong project starts by providing ESH input to proposals, execution planning, risk assessments, resourcing strategies, and readiness activities.

+ Strengthen project ESH performance by coaching teams on ESH management plans, execution plans, permit-to-work systems, contractor management, and related specialty programs.

+ Drive consistent, high-quality ESH execution by overseeing program implementation and continuous improvement in alignment with applicable regulations and recognized management system requirements.

+ Improve program effectiveness by leading assessments, readiness reviews, audits, and conformance checks, and by helping teams close findings in a timely manner.

+ Embed ESH into project delivery by partnering with engineering, construction, supply chain, subcontracts, commissioning, and project controls teams.

+ Advance portfolio learning and consistency by facilitating program kickoffs, risk workshops, constructability reviews, management system reviews, and knowledge-sharing forums.

+ Support informed decision-making by preparing and reviewing ESH documentation, compliance reports, risk registers, objectives, and regulatory submittals.

+ Build alignment across stakeholders by working with project leadership, customers, regulators, auditors, and internal partners to address issues and coordinate support.

+ Enhance visibility and execution performance by supporting ESH digitization initiatives and practical tools and systems.

+ Intervene on critical ESH concerns, including recommending or exercising stop-work authority, when conditions present unacceptable risk to people, the environment, or communities.

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Education and Experience Requirements:

+ Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field, with 14+ years of experience delivering ESH results in complex project environments.

+ Master's degree in a related field with 12+ years of experience advancing ESH performance in complex project settings.

+ At least 5 years of experience supporting semiconductor, pharmaceutical/biotech, or hyperscale data center projects, with demonstrated impact on ESH performance.

+ Experience leading or advising ESH performance across multiple projects and influencing teams in a matrixed or functional environment.

+ Strong knowledge of ESH regulations, industry standards, and management systems, including ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, with the ability to apply requirements in project execution.

+ Experience strengthening risk-based ESH programs through incident investigation, corrective action management, and continuous improvement.

+ Ability to manage competing priorities, communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, and support teams in fast-paced project environments.

+ Familiarity with contractor management, compliance reviews, and contract requirements that support strong ESH outcomes.

+ Valid driver's license required.

# Required Knowledge and

Skills:

+ Professional certification such as ASP, OHST, CSP, or CIH.

+ Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and key environmental regulations, with the ability to support practical compliance.

+ Strong understanding of construction safety hazards, permit-to-work systems, JHAs, lockout/tagout, and critical control verification.

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