Project HSE Manager

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Job Summary:

The Project ESH Manager oversees development and implementation of an ESH program on a major project. This includes technical and administrative aspects; compliance activities; personnel; and processes, plans, procedures, systems, and policy associated with all ESH disciplines. This involves administrative and field tasks per established industry practices, procedures, and regulatory and Bechtel requirements. The position reports to the Project Manager.   #LI-AM3

Major Responsibilities:

• Manages an Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) program on a large or complex project, or within a global business unit (GBU), inclusive of technical and administrative aspects; compliance activities; and processes and plans associated with all three ESH disciplines (including medical). 
• Supervises EHS personnel and facilitates their development through assignments, coaching, and mentoring. 
• Assures that ESH requirements are properly interpreted and integrated in planning documents, design criteria, construction and operational plans, schedules, training programs, and subcontract documents. 
• Applies Bechtel’s ESH Management System and standards to achieve, maintain, and continually improve EHS program execution. 
• Assures support within ESH teams and to Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Operations, Legal, Contracts, Procurement, Management, and other functions regarding integration of ESH requirements. 
• Manages budgets, schedules, and resources for interpreting and implementing ESH requirements, evaluating risks, and developing suitable plans and methods for a robust ESH program.  
• Helps write and oversees implementation of Environmental Management Plans, Safety and Health Management Plans, and other ESH plans in compliance with Bechtel’s ESH Management System, standards, and contract and regulatory requirements. 
• Establishes ESH emergency preparedness planning and confirms investigation and resolution of ESH incidents. 
• Conducts assessments and inspections, and participates in audits, to confirm ESH compliance with contractual commitments, laws and regulations, environmental permit requirements, and Bechtel standards. 
• Confirms that environmental permitting, specialized studies, assessments, reports, and regulatory submittals are completed as required.  

Education and Experience Requirements:

• A Master of Science degree (or equivalent) in environmental, occupational safety, health, or a science-related discipline from an accredited university or college and 12 or more years of relevant experience; or a Bachelor of Science degree (or equivalent) in environmental, occupational safety, health, or science-related discipline from an accredited university or college and 14 or more years of relevant experience; or an Associate's degree (or equivalent) in environmental, occupational safety, health, or a science-related field and 16 or more years of relevant experience.  

Required Knowledge and Skills:

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