EHS Manager at Babcock & Wilcox in Akron, OH

Job description

The Regional EHS&S Manager will be responsible for the development of EHS solutions, talent, and capabilities for a specific geographic region . Through direct or indirect reporting of site EHS&S Specialists within region , this role will be responsible for the management of EHS risk and liability, including ensuring compliance with applicable EHS laws, regulations, and corporate directives. Develop, implement, and monitor daily adherence to environmental health and safety policies, practices , and procedures, align ment with B&W objectives , and report results to management Provide technical assistance on corporate policies, practices , and procedures Facilitate group EHS leadership teams Advises division and site management on EHS matters Facilitate the implementation of EHS management systems Ensure appropriate facility reporting of incidents, per B&W policy and/or regulatory requirements Facilitat e Serious Incident Review (SIR) process Facilitate / participate in Root-Cause Analysis of incidents as appropriate Ensure coordination and participation (as required ) in the investigation of accidents and near misses Develop and conduct appropriate training on B&W EHS policies and procedures Provide training and coaching to local EHS professionals and operational leaders to ensure technical competence and leadership development within the divisions and sites Conduct EHS &S audits in accordance with B&W policy These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned Preferred Work Experience: Bachelor’s degree Occupational Safety , Occupational Health, Environmental Affairs , or related field , or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree 10+ years’ of EHS-related experience within manufacturing , construction , or industrial environments Evidence of increasing role responsibility over previous 5 years Evidence of multiple site responsibility over previous 3 years Either or both of the following certifications is a plus: CSP, CHMM Willingness and ability to provide 24X7 on call support for emergencies S pecific skills and/or business competencies: Competent in federal, state, and local occupational health, safety , and environmental regulations Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and EHS data management software Effective communication, influencing, and coaching skills with individuals at all levels