Safety Manager

Job Description Summary

Job Description Amentum, a large government contract company, is seeking a Safety Manager to support the WEXMAC Camp Montana East contract in El Paso, TX.

Position Summary

Responsible for the management and administration of safety field operations and programs to ensure a safe and compliant work environment, including modification of safety-related activities and plans to specific contracts in compliance with federal, state and local regulatory requirements. Rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

• Develop and maintain applicable safety and health procedures and practices in compliance with corporate, state, federal and local regulations and contract requirements.
• Promote the implementation of occupational safety programs, procedures and activities.
• Promote the current OSHA compliant culture throughout the organization.
• Facilitate safety process development, implementation, and compliance of all subcontracts.
• Manage safety audit program for field and construction locations to ensure compliance with various contractual, regulatory and company requirements.
• Participate and support integration at the site level to address site-related safety, quality, health and welfare to include environmental concerns.
• Provide guidance to managers and supervisors to assist in the interpretation and compliance of safety and health-related contract requirements.
• Coordinate field investigations for injury, property damage and vehicle incidents to ensure thorough investigations and appropriate root cause identification.
• Conduct special evaluations and internal safety and health field surveys/audits.
• Compile reports and findings of surveys and audits for review and make corrective action recommendations and track to closure as required.
• Manage field and construction safety operations.

• Eight (8) years’ progressively responsible experience in any combination within program management, plant & operations management, or safety & environmental compliance.
• Two (2) years management experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of EHS policies and processes.
• Working knowledge of compliance with Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) handling.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Project planning and management skills.
• Ability to get results through influence, negotiation and teamwork.
• Proven leadership ability.
• Working knowledge of quality management, its concepts, techniques, tools and procedures.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
  
  Note:
  
  US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

Bachelor’s degree in industrial hygiene, environmental, health and safety management or other associated discipline preferred; two (2) years of experience in related field may be substituted for each year of the four (4) years of college.

This position may be located in an environment with harsh and dangerous working and living conditions. Employees must be willing and able to perform regular job requirements in this environment. Employees must be willing and able to perform physical activities including, but not limited to, heavy lifting and moving of items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum;

climbing in and out of equipment; crawling; and working outdoors. This includes being able to lift and carry 40 pounds of personal protective equipment for extended periods of time and being capable of running and ‘duck & cover’ during emergencies without putting oneself or others at risk.

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job.

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Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational…