Project ESH Manager

Requisition ID: 283059 

•  Relocation Authorized: National/International - Family 
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework 
• Work Location: Reston, VA 

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Project Overview:

Several combined cycle power projects are currently planned to be developed and executed by Bechtel over the next 5-10 years. During the development phase of these projects, teams will be organized to support multiple projects concurrently. Following project award dedicated project teams will be formed and the Project ESH Manager will be assigned to lead a single ESH team. The PEM will initially be based in the Reston VA office, with international business travel as required.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will lead a high-performance team to develop and manage complex Environmental, Safety, and Health (ES&H) project programs. You will assist functional leads to ensure requirements are properly integrated and be responsible for overall project ES&H execution. Your leadership will help achieve ES&H performance expectations, compliance, and continuous improvement. 

This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership. #LI-VB1

Major Responsibilities:

• Supervises an Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) program on a project 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 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.
• Writes technical, regulatory, and performance reports and provides documentation to senior management and the global business unit (GBU).
• 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 the investigation and resolution of ESH incidents.
• Tracks, evaluates, and reports ESH data and performance trends and determines corrective actions and opportunities for improvement.
• Builds working relationships with stakeholders and addresses their issues and concerns.
• Meets and communicates with customers, team members, contractors/subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders as necessary.
• Conducts assessments and inspections, and participates in audits, to confirm ESH compliance with contractual commitments, laws and regulations, environmental permit requirements, and Bechtel standards.
• Ensures compliance with Bechtel's ISO 14001 and 45001 certifications, inclusive of annual program review and other processes requiring documentation.
• Identifies and recruits ESH professionals with the expertise to support the ESH program.
• Confirms that environmental permitting, specialized studies, assessments, reports, and regulatory submittals are completed as required.
• Promotes cross-training and coordination among ESH team members, inclusive of all ESH disciplines.
• Reports to the project manager and coordinates with the global business unit (GBU) ESH Manager.
• Executes other Environmental, Safety and Health duties as assigned by the Americas Regional Manager of ESH and GBU Manager of ESH.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) related to environmental, safety, health or science-related discipline and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Previous experience in developing, implementing and managing an ESH Management system on a combined cycle and/or simple cycle project.
• Knowledge and experience with ISO 45001 Management System standards and certified as an ISO 45001 internal auditor.
• Industry certification through an organization accredited for credentialing ESH practitioners (e.g., CSP, CRSP, CMIOSH, etc.).
• Ability to research and comprehend organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Computer skills for preparing presentations, data management, and report preparation.
• Demonstrated interest, training, and experience in applied sciences.
• Specialized technical skills and knowledge related to an applicable safety or health discipline.
• Broad technical knowledge, science skills, and technical writing abilities

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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