Environmental, Health and Safety Director jobs in Newport News, VA

Environmental, Health and Safety Director oversees organizational compliance with local, state and federal environment, health and safety regulations. Ensures that environmental policy and procedure manuals are available and updated at all times. Being an Environmental, Health and Safety Director ensures compliance with all environmental, health and safety regulations, and keeps abreast of any changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization. Ensures projects are completed on time and within budget. Additionally, Environmental, Health and Safety Director requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a unit/department head. The Environmental, Health and Safety Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be an Environmental, Health and Safety Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Environmental Health and Safety Inspector
  • TidewaterStaffing.com
  • Newport, VA TEMPORARY
  • Tidewater staffing is currently seeking Environmental Health and Safety Inspectors for work located in Newport News, VA.


    The ESH Inspector is an experienced-level position. As an experienced-level inspector, the employee performs a full range of Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) assignments in a full-functioning capacity. The position will work closely with the ESH Manager and Director and will interface with Project Management Teams and assigned supervision, in improving the safety program and enhancing safety awareness. Has the ability to influence and recommend modifying existing protocols. This position may require overtime, in addition to, work on weekends and holidays. This position does not have regular hours or shift work and employee may be asked to start a shift several hours earlier than the oncoming shift.

    JOB REQUIREMENTS:
    • Must be able to perform atmospheric testing and space inspections, when needed, to determine if the area is safe for workers and/or hot work.
    • Conducts various ESH training to support company programs.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.
    • Actively promotes and enforces all company environmental, health and safety standards.
    • Participates in production meetings to discuss workplace safety and regulatory concerns.
    • Establishes and maintains effective relationships with the Project Management Team and employees.
    • Conducts daily ESH inspections/ audits to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, company environmental, health, and safety policies, procedures, and practices.
    • Investigate accidents to ascertain the root cause and use the findings to recommend future preventive safety measures and to aid in developing a better safety program.
    • Prepare finding reports with recommendations for corrective action.
    • Provides guidance to personnel regarding rules, guidelines, and issues related to safety and health programs and practices.
    • Practices safe working techniques and re-enforces the safety policies, guidelines, and procedures as set out by the Company.
    • Operate, maintain, certify, inspect, calibrate and oversee installation of safety equipment.
    • Records data, writes reports, and compiles information necessary for statistical reports and analyses to include root cause analysis and solutions.

    QUALIFICATIONS:
    Minimum required education: High School diploma/GED, with 2 years of experience in a shipyard environment. Required certifications: Current OSHA Maritime 10-Hour or 30-Hour training, Initial and annual 8-hour update for Shipyard Competent Person training. Additional training will be provided upon hiring. Shipboard experience is required.

    • Prefer 2 years of experience in ship repair industry preferably in a safety position.
    • Strong verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
    • Have completed NAVSEA required course: OSHA 521, 3095, 3115, and 5410.
    • Ability to train employees on company safety policy and procedure.
    • Must be able to pass a drug test and background check.
    • Must be able to gain access to military installations.
    • Must have reliable transportation.
    • Must have completed Shipyard Competent Person course (Provide proof of initial and annual 8-hour update).
    • Knowledge of safety regulations and hazards; with ability to execute them.
    • Knowledge of shipboard navigation and nomenclature.
    • Ability to perform work with limited or no supervision.
    • Must be able to climb ladder wells, enter tanks/voids and other confined spaces and take direction from superiors.
    • Must be tank/void watch and Firewatch qualified.
    • Must be able to traverse multiple classes of U.S. Navy warships to include ladder wells, tight compartments, tanks, voids, bilges and heights exceeding 4’.
    • Candidate must have the ability to effectively communicate and interact with employees, management, customers and subcontractors.
    • Perform evaluation and testing in various environments including but not limited to noise, illumination, atmospheric conditions (confined spaces), ensuring proper working environments are established and maintained.

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

    This is a physically demanding position and may accommodate some physical disabilities. Physical dexterity may be required when performing walk thru and inspection of job sites. In the performance of the walk-thru, you will be required to transverse steep stairwells, vertical ladders, and bending or stooping thru tight spaces, in overhead structures, confined spaces or beneath machinery. There may be the occasional lifting of materials weighing not more than 50 pounds. Work conditions vary from indoors to outdoors, very hot to very cold.

    • Requires walking, reaching, sitting and concentration in the presence of occasional and loud noises.
    • Able to move in narrow and restricted passageways, up/down steep and narrow ladders or stairways, and up and down antenna masts/yardarms (onboard ships).
    • Able to lift, carry and move objects up to 50 lbs. in weight.
    • Must have manual and finger dexterity; able to grasp, manipulate, assemble small objects.
    • Able to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
    • Able to perceive and distinguish normal range of colors.
    • Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and steel-toe boots.
    • Ability to walk, sit and stand for long periods of time.


    ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

    This position works on the job site and in an office environment. There is exposure to hostile environments, loud noises, hazardous chemicals, smoke, and extreme temperatures. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs/vertical ladders; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

    Work is conducted in a dynamic, fast-paced fabrication/shipyard setting with moderate to loud noise levels from production activity in the facility.20% office environment, 80% of time spent in production areas in facility. While in production areas the person will be exposed to all weather conditions, noise, fumes, dusts and odors. 

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Plant Environmental, Health & Safety Manager (EH&S)
  • O-I
  • Toano, VA FULL_TIME
  • Company DescriptionWho we are:Remember the last time you opened a bottle of champagne? A cold beer after a hard day’s work or a bottle of sparkling mineral water to quench your thirst? Well, it was pr...
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Deputy Associate Director - Environment, Safety and Health
  • Jefferson Lab
  • Newport, VA FULL_TIME
  • Job ID: 13333 Location: Newport News, VA Category: Engineering Division: ES&H Position Type: Regular Education: Bachelor's Degree Experience Required: 15 years Relocation Provided: No Position Descrip...
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QC Safety Environmental Manager
  • Alutiiq
  • Hampton, VA FULL_TIME
  • Alutiiq Commercial Enterprises has an exciting opportunity supporting the U.S. Airforce at Joint Base Langley – Eustis (JBLE) located in the Hampton/Newport News, VA area. The QC Safety Environmental ...
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Environmental Health Associate
  • Virginia Department of Health
  • Gloucester, VA PART_TIME
  • Title: Environmental Health Associate State Role Title: Direct Service Associate III Hiring Range: $15.33 - $18.00 Pay Band: 3 Agency: Virginia Department of Health Location: THREE RIVERS-MIDDLESEX Ag...
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Environmental Health Specialist
  • Commonwealth of VA Careers
  • Gloucester, VA FULL_TIME
  • Title: Environmental Health Specialist State Role Title: Environmental Specialist I Hiring Range: $41,665 - $45,000 Pay Band: 4 Agency: Virginia Department of Health Location: THREE RIVERS-GLOUCESTER ...
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Personal Care Aide
  • I AM Companion Home Care LLC
  • Newport News, VA
  • Job Description Job Description PERSONAL CARE AIDE (PCA) JOB DESCRIPTION Qualifications: Individual must have successful...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Lead Teacher
  • KiddyCity Daycare LLC
  • Newport News, VA
  • Job Description Job Description Lead Teacher -TEACHER'S!! KiddyCity Daycare have a full time position available. This po...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Insurance Representative
  • Transamerica Premier Life Insurance Company
  • Hampton, VA
  • The Insurance Representative is directly responsible for writing new quality business, conserving existing business, pro...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Environmental Health & Safety Specialist - REQ 14085
  • Fairlead
  • Portsmouth, VA
  • REQ #: 14085Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Implementation of a detailed, task level, day to day Safety and Health...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Driver
  • Hampton Roads Community Action Program
  • Hampton, VA
  • Job Description Job Description Job Title: Driver Department: Strategic Initiatives – Business / Workforce Reports To: L...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Lead Teacher
  • KiddyCity Daycare LLC
  • Newport News, VA
  • Job Description Job Description Lead Teacher -TEACHER'S!! KiddyCity Daycare have a full time position available. This po...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
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QMHP-A Mental Health Worker
  • Hope Seekers Community Support Services
  • Newport News, VA
  • Job Description Job Description MHS WORKERS Position Description: Under the supervision of the clinical director, the MH...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide
  • Gentiva Hospice
  • Newport News, VA
  • Our Company: Gentiva Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family – an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health,...
  • 4/4/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Newport News, Virginia

Newport News is located at 37°4′15″N 76°29′4″W / 37.07083°N 76.48444°W / 37.07083; -76.48444 (37.071046, −76.484557). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 120 square miles (310 km2), of which 69 square miles (180 km2) is land and 51 square miles (130 km2) (42.4%) is water. The city is located at the Peninsula side of Hampton Roads in the Tidewater region of Virginia, bordering the Atlantic Ocean. The Hampton Roads Metropolitan Statistical Area (officially known as the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC MSA) is the 37th largest in the nation with...
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Income Estimation for Environmental, Health and Safety Director jobs
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What does an Environmental, Health and Safety Director do?

Environmental, Health and Safety Director in New Haven, CT
After 11 years of working as a flight attendant, Kotlas became the Safety Training Specialist for the Department of Environmental Health and Safety at Stony Brook University.
February 17, 2020
Environmental, Health and Safety Director in Wilmington, DE
The EHS Office is also responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, inclduing directly managing and overseeing the College’s multiple hazardous and regulated waste streams.
February 02, 2020
Environmental, Health and Safety Director in Newark, NJ
Now we have manuals for lab safety, biosafety and OSHA safety.
January 03, 2020