Safety and Environment Manager

What We DoEMI is an industry leading provider of DOD base operation support services, facilities maintenance, logistics, and IT support. EMI consistently delivers cost-saving through best value innovations and quality service that exceeds our clients’ expectations.What Sets Us ApartThe Right Partner: EMI has grown by gaining our customers’ trust and our employees’ loyalty. We’ve successfully performed over 60 service contracts and we understand the unique challenges facing today’s military. We offer exceptional responsiveness and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction. We demonstrate this commitment by consistently earning some of the highest customer satisfaction ratings in the industry.The Right Team: The EMI team includes over 250 high-achieving professionals, administrative and trades personnel deployed in various locations throughout the United States. At times, we augment our in-house capabilities with proven and capable business partners.The Right Approach: EMI brings vast expertise and proven solutions to augment our clients’ operations. We provide a platform that delivers seamless mission support and exceptional customer service in a very cost effective and repeatable solution.The primary responsibility of the Safety & Environmental Manager is to ensure compliance with government safety regulations and industry standards as well as to mitigate risk of employee injury and illness. The Safety Manager inspects workplaces to minimize or eliminate hazards from processes, such as incorrect working methods, and materials. The Safety Manager recommends changes to protect and educate employees on compliance through the use of safety training programs. The Safety Manager also investigates accidents to identify their causes and find ways to prevent them in the future. This position works directly with the Company Project Manager(s), the Operations Manager, the Human Resources Manager, as well as the United States Government and military.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:* Review rules, regulations and orders, which have been issued by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Air Force Occupational Safety and Health Standards (AFOSH), Safety and Health Requirements Manuals, as well as other Federal, State and/or local agencies to formulate uniform interpretation and compliance procedures for all affected locations.* Conduct formal and informal audits and inspections, which are scheduled and unscheduled at project locations to include monitoring all departments, to ensure regulatory compliance and a safe working environment.* Ensure that all employees receive adequate and effective safety and health training relevant to their job assignments, as required by law.* Establish/Maintain a Safety Committee to help management improve safety and health in the workplace, increase safety awareness, review and evaluate incident and accident reports/safety hazard reports and safety inspections to ensure compliance* Ensures departments achieve and maintain environmental compliance, prevent pollution and participates in environmental program.* Oversee Develop/Prepare/Enforce safety and health programs/standards, goals and accident/incident reporting procedures.* Maintain documentation and recordkeeping in compliance with Federal standards for all EMI Services site locations.* Assist each project location with developing and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment that complies with Federal, State and /or local laws, regulations and standards.* File and manage all insurance related losses with the appropriate insurance carrier.* Investigate all major safety and health concerns/issues, which occur at project locations.* Serves as the units/department point of contact for matters involving environmental issues and compliance with Base Order(BO) 5090.9* Develop and maintain environmental SOP in accordance with BO 5090.9 to implement the environmental management program.* Maintain a list of locations of all environmental related sites within the organization.* Conducts weekly and monthly inspections of environmental related sites and records.* Performs and documents follow up actions required to ensure correction of container management deficiencies and timely removal of hazardous material.* Oversees and participates in the implementation of command Hazardous Material (HM) collection, handling, and disposal and ensures all HM operations are carried out in compliance with the requirements of BO 5090.9.* Actively promote the reduction of volume and toxicity of HM produced within the ECO’s organization.* Provide leadership and set a personal example with respect to safety* Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work.Performance Requirements:* Basic understanding and awareness of key multi-state and federal regulations that relate to OSHA.* Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to make presentations before groups in a professional, clear, and concise manner.* Effective technical, interpersonal, organizational and telephone etiquette skills.* Present professional appearance and demeanor.* Operate a personal computer, with emphasis on accuracy, mental alertness, and neatness. Working knowledge of personal computer applications including Microsoft Office and Outlook Express.* Be willing and able to work outside normal business hours when necessary.* Ensure proper housekeeping of work areas, desks, equipment, etc., within area of responsibility.* Understand and adhere to policies and procedures as set by EMI Services.* Detail oriented, thorough, and accurate. Must exhibit initiative and independent thinking.* Enforce personnel policies utilizing established guidelines.* Promote and maintain a positive image of EMI Services to our customer, vendors, employees, and the community.* Maintain confidentiality of information related to EMI Services, our customers, vendors and employees.* Be adaptable and flexible in work situations. Establish priorities to ensure completion of tasks in a timely manner.* Continuously strive to accomplish individual and EMI Services goals.* Polite, professional, and courteous to others. Demonstrate a cooperative and positive attitude.* Inform the Project Manager of all pertinent problems, irregularities, and other important information within area of responsibility.* Adhere to safety policies and procedures to include proper use of personal protective equipment.Qualifications Requirements:* EDUCATION: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent. Completion of Vocational/ Technical or similar program in environmental remediation and spill response is required. Certified in 2DOT 49, CFR 172.700 and EPA certified in all disciplines for asbestos and lead based paint. Incumbent will also be trained in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.120, 40 CFR 264.16, 40 CFR 265.16 and 49 CFR 172.704. Incumbent will be required to have completed the 40-hour HAZWOPER, the 24-hour RCRA, and the 24-hour DOT Awareness training prior to performing duties. Additionally, they will complete 8 hours of annual refresher training for HAZWOPER and RCRA.EXPERIENCE: Minimum of two years’ experience in facility engineering, as an environmental technician. Working knowledge of multi-state Safety rules/laws a plus!* This individual is subject to Government approvalCertificates, Licenses, RegistrationsValid driver’s license is required.OSHA 30 training; 10 hours continuing educationCommunication SkillsAbility to use correct English grammar, spelling, and syntax in written and verbal communications is considered to be an essential qualification. Additional qualifications in this area are: Ability to read and interpret documents such as regulatory instructions, task documentation, and policy and procedure manuals. Ability to write clearly and concisely in developing training aids, updating P&P, and producing routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before employee groups.Mathematical SkillsAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.Reasoning AbilityThe essential qualifications in this area are: the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form, and the ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situationsPhysical DemandsThe essential physical requirements are: Carrying objects/boxes/print-outs short distances.Extensive work with a personal computer.May require lifting and moving as much as 50 pounds with assistance as needed.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, talk, hear, stand, twist, stoop, reach, squat, and walk. Performing duties may require prolonged periods of sitting, bending, squatting, standing, twisting, or stooping. May also be required to climb ladders and enter confined spaces.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Mental DemandsThe mental characteristics necessary to competently perform this job include the need to occasionally be persuasive, frequently be able to compare and continuously be alert, use judgment, and be patient.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.This position requires the employee to work both indoors and outdoors in various temperatures.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can increase depending on the environment.About EMIEMI Services boasts more than 25 years successful experience serving the Federal Government and the military community. Our unique strengths that set EMI above our competitors are our robust capabilities to start up large and complex contracts and our responsiveness to our customer’s rapidly changing mission requirements.EMI offers unique expertise in performing base operation support services, facilities maintenance, logistics and engineering services for Government agencies at all levels, as well as large commercial clients. EMI has grown by instilling an entrepreneurial confidence in its employees and gaining the trust of customers through its ability to deliver. Through strong team building exercises and employee empowerment initiatives, EMI employees have gained a reputation for providing outstanding, economical support with an emphasis on excellent customer services. EMI has a proven track record for delivering top quality services to the US Air Force and the US Navy, as well as to other federal and private sector customers.EMI continues to grow rapidly by providing superior Base Operating Services and leveraging innovation at large DOD installations. Its success can be attributed to the wealth of experience brought by its leadership team, the quality of personnel chosen to fill key staff positions, and a culture of accountability that focuses on being always ahead of issues.PLEASE NOTEEMI Services is an equal opportunity employer (Minority / Female / Disability / Vets). Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.