Environmental, Health and Safety Director jobs in Jackson, MS

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Responsible for assisting the Executive Director of EHS and company EHS personnel implement and execute corporate EHS strategies and initiatives that support the Company's business strategies and activities. All related activities shall be designed to show a company environment, safety and health culture that supports our vision of “Protecting Our People, Customers, and the Environment” by driving regulatory compliance, increased employee involvement, and providing sustainable results.

The Director of EHS will report to the Executive Director of EHS and will serve as a critical member of the corporate EHS department. During time of absence from the Executive Director, the Director will perform all equivalent duties to ensure continuous support of EHS primary functions.

Major Job Activities

• Develops and executes enterprise wide EHS strategies that establishes expectations, principal values, and integrated approach of EHS excellence as value added support of business performance. Identify and eliminate EHS hazards and risks while reducing related business costs. Serve as “Subject Matter Expert” for corporate, operational, business unit, and program level EHS support.
• Provide EHS SME support including direct support of Legal Department, Operational Excellence, Business Development, Risk Management, Operations, Program Management Offices, and individual sites.
• Administers Occupational Health Programs to include Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Medicine Services. Develops strategies that ensures compliance with both federal and state as well as client specific requirements which includes IH monitoring and reporting and recommended medical physicals.
• Function as “Change Agent” for strategic transition plan for M&A activity establishing future EHS vision and mission plans that supports EHS Excellence as one of the leading global providers of mission-essential solutions. Continue to support future growth through indoctrination of new business and operational locations into EHS principles.
• Manages and enhances Environment, Health & Safety Management System (EHSMS) and supports ‘Vector to ZERO’ philosophy which drives our efforts to continue the Path-to-Premier Environment, Health, and Safety Performance and Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) strategies.
• Develops, reviews, and supports internal EHS policies and procedures ensuring currency, compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, and alignment with industry best practices.
• Serves as a member of the corporate audit team as a Subject Matter Expect. Conducts on-site reviews and audits of programs in both CONUS & OCONUS locations. Conduct accident investigations to determine root cause and necessary corrective actions for sustainable results. Conducts hazard and risk assessments and develops new or, where necessary, makes recommendations to amend, safety policies and procedures.
• Promotes environmental, health and safety awareness through continuous and prompt EHS communications. Develops and delivers training programs related to OSHA, EPA and customer regulations and requirements. Actively participates in the scheduling of safety meetings across all business units and programs to review safety performance.
• Administers the accident investigation program to prevent recurrence of incidents and to ensure information on incidents is shared adequately across all programs. Supplies written reports, as well as other EHS-related results and updates, to senior management periodically to appraise the staff of critical issues or as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Material & Equipment Directly Used

• Personal computer, printer, copy machine and other general office equipment.
• Additional equipment includes the use of environmental and safety monitoring equipment, digital camera, etc.
• Proficient in the use of computers and computer software programs such as Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Certifications: One year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required. Use the guide below to determine education and experience for this position.

Education/Experience Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in an associated discipline (e.g., Biology, Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental, etc.).
• Master’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience (two years of equivalent work experience can replace one year of education). NOTE: Education cannot be “traded” for missing years of experience.

Experience:

• Ten years’ experience in any combination of the following areas: Safety Management, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Management and Military Aviation Safety. Five years’ experience within similar corporate role.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Professional certifications as CSP or CIH (Certified Safety Professional or Certified Industrial Hygienist) preferred. Equivalent safety related certification and training can be considered.

Other Requirements:

• Travel up to 30%

Skills

Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving:

• Demonstrated ability to quickly interpret complex regulatory issues and provide recommended course of action.
• Business/Environmental, Health and Safety Acumen:
• Working knowledge of Federal, state and local Environmental, Safety and Health regulations and recognized standards.
• Strong project management skills and deliver’s results.
• Business Partner/Effective Communication:
• Excellent interpersonal, English communication (written & verbal), problem-solving, influence, planning, organizing, and time management skills are required.
• Demonstrated ability to interface effectively with regulators and associates.
• Be an expert resource during external audits/inspections by government agencies
• Demonstrated ability to present complex information in an easily understood manner.
• Collaboration and Teamwork/Influence:
• Build competency and serve as a mentor, teacher, and coach in building technical and leadership capability of subject matter experts across the EHS community in environmental stewardship supporting the company footprint globally.

Software and Technology:

• Personal computer, printer, copy machine and other general office equipment.
• Ability to use other types of equipment such as environmental and safety monitoring equipment, digital camera, etc.
• Proficient in the use of computers and computer software programs such as Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Physical Activities

The physical activity of this position. (Please indicate frequency)

Physical Activities

Physical Activity Frequency

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion. Occasional
• Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. Occasional
• Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. Occasional
• Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees. Occasional
• Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. Occasional
• Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. Occasional
• Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Occasional
• Particularly for sustained periods of time. Frequent
• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. Frequent
• Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. Occasional
• Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. Occasional
• Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. Occasional
• Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling. Occasional
• Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. Occasional
• Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. Occasional
• Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. Frequent
• Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound. Occasional
• Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Frequent

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

Visual Acuity

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.

Working Conditions

The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.

Benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources
• Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

V2X is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment in which we recognize and value each other’s differences as well as fostering a culture that promotes its core values: Professionalism, Integrity, and Respect. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.