Manager, Environmental Health and Safety

Clearance Requirement: Active Clearance is NOT required to start

Travel Requirements: None

Location: Norfolk, VA

SUMMARY: WR has an opportunity for a hands-on Manager, Environmental Health and Safety to develop, manage, and execute company-wide EH&S policies, processes, and initiatives that ensure a safe, healthy, and responsible work environment across all WR facilities.

Position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develops, implements, enforces, and continuously improves company-wide health and safety protocols, policies, and initiatives in accordance with internal and external requirements.
• Acts as an EH&S champion at WR fostering a safety-oriented culture among employees; collaborates with Senior- and Executive Management to improve the health and safety program's visibility and increase employee accountability.
• Responds to employee EH&S queries and provides guidance and oversight.
• Designs and directs safety-training programs to reduce worksite accidents, occupational illnesses, and exposure to hazards.
• Acts as the company liaison for external health and safety agencies and vendors; prepares for and manages inspections and correspondence with regulatory agencies
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and company requirements.
• Maintains Safety Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); develops and manages company safety committee.
• Proactively executes safety inspections and conducts job hazard analyses to identify and mitigate risks and environmental hazards.
• Performs ship and shore-based workplace safety inspections and solves safety concerns, as requested.
• Investigates incidents, accidents, near-misses, and potential safety issues; determines appropriate root cause analysis, provides recommendations, ensures all required documentation is in place, and implements corrective actions.
• Collects and studies accident reports and safety-related data and applies findings as appropriate.
• Monitors and measures EH&S program effectiveness; provides EH&S metrics and reports to Senior- and Executive Management.
• Develops EH&S presentations to provide accurate information and instruction.
• Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste programs.
• Executes responsibilities of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and medical surveillance programs.
• Facilitates new policy implementation and program policy revision.
• Prepares and delivers comprehensive staff training on general safety requirements, training tailored to specific job functions, and safety industry standards.
• Prepares required annual government reports in collaboration with other functional areas.
• Provides budget development inputs to ensure adequate resources for teams, programs, and initiatives; monitors and adheres to assigned budget.
• Provides day-to-day management and leadership of assigned personnel, to include handling routine staff issues, resource allocation, training, performance management, career development, compensation management, disciplinary actions, and separation.
• Ensures adherence to WR's Quality Management System (QMS), all contract requirements, regulatory and legal requirements, organization policies, practices, and procedures.
• Ensures files are maintained in accordance with regulatory and organizational guidelines.

Candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, and experience:

• Bachelors of Science degree in Safety Management, Industrial Hygiene, or related field.
• Seven (7) + years of progressive experience in an occupational health and safety role.
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification preferred.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of OSHA, EPA, and other local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations
• Demonstrated experience in understanding and analyzing local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations and developing appropriate policies, practices, and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience conducting EH&S compliance assessments.
• Ability to climb stairs, squat, and kneel.
• Ability to push, pull, bend, stretch, and stoop.
• Ability to ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Perform repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Possess good visual acuity and physical ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain the security of company confidential and business sensitive information.
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office products, specifically Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment third-party background check which may include verification of any of the following: Employment history; Education and/or certifications; Criminal history; Driving Records; Other records or information related to the candidate's suitability for the position.

Benefits Offered: WR offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and Tuition Reimbursement.

WR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, traits associated with race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, veterans' status, or any additional factors that are protected by law. EOE/Veteran/Disability. Please see for more information.