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BAE Systems, one of the world’s leading defense contractors, is hiring a Safety, Health, and Environment (SH&E) Director for their Combat Vehicle (CV) sites as part of its Combat Mission Systems (CMS) business. Under direction of the CMS business SH&E Director, the CV SH&E Director is responsible for integrating SH&E into the operations of the CV sites. The CV SH&E Director will provide strategy and leadership, ensuring site compliance with regulatory and company standards, implementing SH&E directives, mentoring site SH&E staff, improving performance, and driving continual improvement. The ideal candidate would be equally as strong in all disciplines – Safety, Health, and Environment - as well as have a proven track record of being seen as a successful collaborative in achieving results.
Remote position; preferred proximity to a CMS site and/or major airport.
Responsibilities: • Manages a team of SHE professionals across multiple sites within the CMS business (Aiken, Anniston, Elgin, Phoenix, York, as well as multiple field service operations). • Establishes and maintains a close working relationship with operational leadership and other key stakeholder functions; engages in operations and facilities planning processes to ensure that SH&E considerations are proactively incorporated into operations (management of change). • Participates on various Site, Business, and Sector-wide teams as both a subject matter expert as well as a representative for the Business. • Keeps leadership informed of activities in support of SHE programs and changes in conditions which could impact established hazard controls and production in general (e.g., quality, schedule, and budget). • Serves as the technical representative of the SHE program, managing activities, priorities, and risks. • Reviews reports, testing results, and provides remedies. • Communicates effectively with stakeholders, management, regulators, and other external or third parties, demonstrating a high degree of leadership in safety processes and company values. • Remains agile with a sense of urgency as the environment is dynamic with many entities working together all with a common goal in mind. • Develops and tracks annual budgets. • Coordinates project tasks with SHE staff and contractors, addressing proposed activities, resources, and preparation for safe operations. • Ensures that systems are in place to comply with corporate SH&E reporting requirements. • Coordinates and/or conducts various Industrial Hygiene & Occupational Health (IH/OH) programs required at the site – trained to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and recommend controls for environmental and physical hazards and stressors. • Coordinates and directs environmental activities, functions, and standards, including all required environmental records, reports, and permit applications across all media (e.g. water, solid waste, air, etc.). • Analyzes and interprets SH&E incident data to identify trends and formulate plans and strategies to address priority SH&E issues. • Works with stakeholders to lead and coordinate investigations in response to incidents and ensure that corrective and preventative measures are taken in a timely manner. • In conjunction with site leaders, establishes goals, targets, and action plans to ensure continual improvement and routinely monitors progress against plans. • Develops and maintains positive relationships with regulators and other external stakeholders. • Develops employees and performs all duties associated with supervision such as hiring, training, evaluating, counseling, and discipline. • Conducts audits, briefings/meetings, as required.
Required Skills and Education: • Must be sufficiently flexible to support up to 50% travel within the US • Bachelor's Degree and 12 years of relevant professional experience (e.g., safety, industrial hygiene, or environmental management)or equivalent experience • Experience in Safety, Health, and Environment (SH&E) • Experience in chemical management, ergonomics, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, noise, hazard analysis, incident investigations, and/or exposure controls for previously referenced hazards • Knowledge of current terminology and a broad understanding of local, State, and Federal regulations • Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and customers in a fast-paced environment with a high level of detail and quality • Must possess strong initiative and be able to effectively set own schedule based on competing demands • Proven ability to make independent as well as collaborative decisions in the scope of daily duties • Must have exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills, as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills • Demonstrated computer and MS Office skills
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services Posting: BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
Preferred Skills and Education: • Advanced Degree in Safety, Health, and Environment (SH&E) • BCSP Certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) • Cross-qualifications in safety and environmental compliance • Proficiency in safety, health, and environmental management systems
Benefits Information: Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).