Director – Safety, Health, and Environmental

Job Description

BAE Systems is hiring a Director of Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE). The role reports to the Ordnance Systems (OSI) Site General Manager. The Ordnance Systems (OSI) Business Unit SHE Director provides leadership across the site to drive safety process and program improvements; ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations; ensure environmental risks are identified and mitigated; reduce the safety, health, and environmental impacts of our business; and oversee and lead efforts to meet Process Safety Management program requirements. The position will sit at the Radford, Virginia site and manage Safety, Process Safety, Health, and Environmental function.

Responsibilities:

Manage initiatives that drive continuous improvements in safety, health, environmental compliance and performance across the business in line with BAE s commitment to Corporate Responsibility

Manage and consult on safety and health processes to assure proper execution of practices in accordance with applicable internal and external regulations

Manage EPA-directed Risk Management Program requirements per operations

Manage/consult on environmental processes to assure permitted facilities operate in compliance with regulatory requirements

Manage/consult on environmental processes to assure proper surface and ground water management (i.e. permitting, treatment, etc.) and spill and contingency planning are following applicable regulations

Manage/consult on Process Safety Management and requirements to align with OSHA and FAR requirements

Participate in budget preparation, financial tracking, and monitoring progress toward department financial and budgetary goals

Participate in SHE Assurance and Management Systems Audits as a lead auditor, audit team member, or as a developer of audit protocols

Identify and establish needed support from external consultants, developing scopes of work and managing the work performed by those consultants

Manage/consult SHE-related processes associated with acquisitions and divestitures and with long term remediation efforts

Monitor developing SHE federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and risk reduction initiatives; analyze potential impacts to business system operations; and provide senior management with recommendations and approach as appropriate

Coordination, development, and engagement of SHE and operational personnel

Participation with the identification, development, and implementation of SHE goals and strategic planning

Improve Management of Change program controls to ensure adherence to Process Safety Management requirements and objectives

Lead or support change management initiatives across the business in alignment with corporate objectives and strategies

Serve as a leader to a diverse employee population; train, mentor, coach, and develop team

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelor s Degree in SH&E, Chemical Engineering, or other natural science/technical discipline and 12 years of experience or equivalent experience

Experience in Safety, Health, and Environmental Management

Experience in Operations/Program Management

Experience in People Management/Leadership

Experience in leading organizations in a Manufacturing environment

Experience in ISO Management Systems (9001, 14001, 45001)

Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM)

Ability to drive a Safety-First culture

Ability to lead Process and Continuous Improvement

Ability to lead Change Management and Organizational Transformation

Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and personnel at operating facilities

Ability to influence cross-functional teams to champion safe and ethical behavior

Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders, including customers and government representatives

Strong leadership skills with the ability to effectively lead and mentor team

Strong analytical problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Advanced Degree in the disciplines of SHE, Engineering, Natural Sciences, or Business

Certified Safety Professional or Certified Industrial Hygienist designation

Experience in Chemical Manufacturing industry

Expertise in Process Safety Management (PSM)

Experience in Department of Defense or U.S. Government Contracting

Experience in a Union environment

Expert Change Agent

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $128100 – $217800

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

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.

Director – Safety, Health, and Environmental

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