Senior Safety, Health and Environment Manager - 10K SIGN ON

in San Diego, CA

Senior Safety, Health and Environment Manager - 10K SIGN ON Job

Job Description Job Attributes+

  • Job ID

    105449BR

  • Job Location

    San Diego, CA 92170-3308, US

  • Job Category

    Other Professionals

  • Job Type

    Full-Time

  • Clearance Level

    None

  • Career Level

    Experienced

  • Travel

    <10%

Job Description How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering.

BAE Systems, one of the world’s leading defense contractors, is seeking an experienced Senior Safety, Health, and Environment (SH&E) Manager for their facility in San Diego, CA as part of its Ship Repair business. Under direction of the business SH&E Director, the SH&E Manager is responsible for integrating SH&E into the operations of the shipyard. The SH&E Manager will provide strategy and leadership, ensuring shipyard compliance with regulatory and company standards, implementing SH&E directives, mentoring site SH&E staff, improving performance, and ensuring SH&E policies and procedures align with governmental regulations and corporate policies. The ideal candidate would be equally as strong in all disciplines – Safety, Health, and Environment – with a sufficient knowledge of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Health programs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plans, develops, and implements SH&E processes to ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintains and improves SH&E management systems (ISO 14001 / ISO 45001).
  • Establishes and maintains a close working relationship with operational leadership; engages in operations planning processes to ensure that SH&E considerations are proactively incorporated into operations (management of change).
  • Ensures that OSHA Recordkeeping and other SH&E records are maintained appropriately and that all mandatory SH&E compliance reporting is done in a timely manner.
  • In conjunction with site operating leaders, establishes goals, targets, and action plans to ensure continual improvement and routinely monitors progress against plans.
  • 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.
  • Participates on various Site, Business, and Sector-wide teams as both a subject matter expert as well as a representative for the Business.
  • Analyzes and interprets SH&E incident data to identify trends and formulate plans and strategies to address priority SH&E issues.
  • 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.
  • Ensures that systems are in place to comply with corporate SH&E reporting requirements.
  • 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.)
  • Develops and maintains positive relationships with regulators and other external stakeholders.
  • Manages a team of Safety, Health, and Environment professionals including a safety supervisor, safety technicians, competent persons, environmental technicians, and SH&E administrators.
  • Develops employees and performs all duties associated with supervision such as hiring, training, evaluating, counseling, and discipline.
  • Develops and tracks annual budgets.
  • Ability to be agile and have a sense of urgency as a shipyard environment is dynamic with many entities working together all with a common goal in mind.

*Position is eligible for a $10,000 signing bonus.Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline plus ten (10) years of work experience in an industrial environment.
  • Thorough knowledge of SH&E regulatory requirements and industry standards.
  • Solid understanding of a Management System (ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and/or ISO 9001).
  • Ability to interpret and apply domestic environmental regulations.
  • Substantial experience with occupational hazard identification, related risk assessment, and determination of proper controls.
  • Experience and education on investigation techniques and determining root causes and corrective actions.
  • Able to cultivate a positive SH&E culture to achieve world class performance while maintaining a professional attitude.
  • Demonstrated success leading improvements in SH&E in an industrial environment.
  • Ability to establish and foster an environment that encourages initiative, creative thinking, collaborative action, and process improvement.
  • Able to successfully interface with all regulatory agencies of the business unit.
  • Ability to work effectively on cross functional and business-wide teams.
  • Leadership experience and managing diverse teams. Experience supervising technicians, contractors, and internal employees as well as influencing others without formal authority.
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills (English).
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong computer skills and ability to apply statistical and other analytic techniques.
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
  • Time management skills and ability to prioritize and balance multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Must be able to support at the shipyard site, in-person, Monday through Friday, with the ability to promptly respond for emergencies/urgent matters outside schedule as needed.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Advanced technical degree with a core curriculum in an environmental field or environmental credential, such as Professional Engineer, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager and Certified Environmental Professional.
  • Direct involvement in CAA, CWA, SPCC, RCRA, and CERCLA programs.
  • Advanced education in applying industrial hygiene principals to industrial operations such as a Certified Industrial Hygienist.
  • Experience working in the shipyard industry.
  • Experience reading and interpreting NAVSEA standard items and other government contract related requirements.
  • Knowledge of Serious Injury and Fatality programs.
  • TapRoot knowledge and/ or training.



Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $140690 - $239140

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.
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services 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 naval 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.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

Additional Information

Who We Are

You're used to protecting what matters most.

Throughout your career in the military, you've been dedicated to improving security, defending freedom and making the world a safer place. Now you can continue that commitment through cyber operations, intelligence analysis, and building combat vehicles and electronic systems. We’re proud to provide solutions and services that advance the strength and security of America and our allies – and we’re honored to offer an environment where veterans and reservists can continue doing mission-centered work. In all that we do, we are guided by our company values – trusted, innovative and bold – understanding that it’s not just what we do, but how we do it that underpins our success.
+ The Organization

Our team has the privilege and the responsibility of knowing that the work we do really matters. Our work is vital to the armed forces personnel and major corporations who rely on us to protect, equip and support them where it counts; to the security and prosperity of the nations we serve; to our skilled and talented people; to the local communities where we are based; and to the wider community who invest in, supply and engage with us. At BAE Systems, everyone can make a difference.

+ The Culture

We believe that a diverse workforce inspires creativity and drives innovation. We respect and value the huge variety of skills, abilities and perspectives that our people bring to our business. We celebrate our differences and aim to recruit and develop talent from all backgrounds, championing the strength that a truly inclusive and collaborative workplace gives to our company culture and performance.

+ The Work

Enjoy a flexible environment that values your work-life balance and helps you perform at your best.

+ The Opportunity

On the job training, leadership programs, collaboration with leading experts – excellence is built into your career development whether you are just starting out as an apprentice or are an experienced professional.

+ The People

We’re united by trust, camaraderie and a shared ambition to lead the world in our field. It helps that we’re nice people too.

+ The Reward

See your contribution, making real change as breakthrough technology and intelligence solutions reshape the landscape for our customers.

What We Offer

+ Warrior Integration Program (Est. 2008)

This program was created to assist in the employment, transition, education, and development of wounded warriors. Through mentoring, partnership, education, and leadership, we vow to serve our veterans in the same manner they served our country. WIP provides mission-centered work that gives wounded warriors the opportunity to contribute, providing a path for career progression.

+ Camo to Corporate (Est. 2013)

Camo to Corporate underpins all of our military recruiting and veteran efforts. We participate in annual career workshops and partner with VA employment reps to identify opportunities for vets at BAE Systems. We’re also proud members of Joining Forces, the Veteran Jobs Mission and Hiring our Heroes - initiatives focused on helping vets and their spouses find meaningful careers.

Perks & Benefits

  • Veterans Support Network
    Veterans Support Network +-

    The mission of the Veterans Support Network is to help connect former service members, active duty members, reservists and those who are supportive of the Armed Services.

  • Health & Wellness
    Health & Wellness +-

    We offer medical plans that take great care of you and your family’s health and well-being. These include medical plans, prescription drugs, dental and vision, along with incentive programs and health saving and spending accounts.

  • Time Away From Work
    Time Away From Work +-

    Paid Time Off (PTO) provides you with paid time away from work that you can use for vacation, personal time, personal illness, or to care for dependents. You can accumulate up to a maximum of 400 PTO hours.

  • Military Leave
    Military Leave +-

    Full-time and part-time employees who serve in the military reserves are eligible to take paid and unpaid leaves of absence to perform military duty.

  • Employee Assistance Program
    Employee Assistance Program +-

    The EAP offers confidential support to manage personal issues, such as stress, family issues, and substance abuse.

  • Employee Discount Programs
    Employee Discount Programs +-

    BAE Systems partners with Beneplace to offer exclusive discounts on a variety of products and services.

  • Tuition Reimbursement
    Tuition Reimbursement +-

    Lifelong employee learning is critical to both your personal growth and that of BAE Systems as a trusted, innovative, and bold organization. That’s why we offer a tuition reimbursement program, so you can pursue advanced education to help further your career.

  • Adoption Assistance
    Adoption Assistance +-

    You can be reimbursed up to $4,000 for qualified adoption expenses through the Adoption Assistance program.

  • Financial Wellness
    Financial Wellness +-

    Plan for today, save for tomorrow. Our programs support your goals at every stage of life. These programs include 401(k) savings plans, life and accident insurance, disability coverage, home, auto, and pet insurance and legal planning.

Our Partners

G.I Jobs Hiring Our Heroes Veterans Job Mission Joining Forces Soldier for Life American Association of People with Disabilities

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