Summary
Job Description
Responsibilities for this Position
Location: USA VA ChesapeakeFull Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ210437
Type of Requisition:
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Secret
Public Trust/Other Required:
None
Job Family:
Safety Operations
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Audits Compliance, Ensure Compliance, ISO 9000
Certifications:
None
Experience:
15 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
Safety Manager
Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Safety Manager supporting the Navy & Marine Corps (NMC Sector. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Safety Manager you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Safety Manager joining our team to establish guidelines, guidance, and policy for the Navy & Marine Corps (NMC Sector.
As part of NMC business portfolio, GDIT performs the modernization, repair, refurbishment, and upgrades to ships which involves numerous Quality and Safety professionals to support this effort. The person selected must have an excellent understanding of shipboard safety requirements and associated hazards. In depth knowledge of Industrial Hygiene requirements to protect employee health, such as toxic metals, respirable silica and respiratory protection.
The following items are tasking that the QEHS manager would manage or perform.
Develops, monitors, and evaluates programs and procedures to ensure that all QEHS products and services meet company standards and customer requirements.
Interpret analytical data including paint and lagging samples to determine exposure controls for employees.
Coordinate industrial hygiene sampling for respiratory protection and interpret results.
Manage medical surveillance of affected employees.
Supervise assigned QEHS staff and continue to promote team cooperation.
Administers problem management process including monitoring and reporting problems as well as problem resolution.
Monitors and evaluates the workplace to ensure compliance with OSHA and other relevant safety and environmental regulations.
Develops and administers QEHS policies and programs and presents requirements in different ways to enhance participation and understanding.
Oversees the development and conducting of QEHS related training.
Work closely with customers, managers, and technical staff to assure adherence to QEHS standards and proper Shipboard EHS Staffing.
Understands and interprets OSHA General Industry and Maritime Standards, NAVSEA Standard Items, and EPA requirements as they relate to safety and environmental requirements.
Manage ISO 14001, and 45001 program implementation at Chesapeake Facility.
Work with GDIT QEHS staff to develop responses to OSHA and other regulatory agency issues.
Ensure environmental permit requirements, including but not limited to Air Permitting and Storm Water, are current and in compliance with permit requirements.
Interface with the various management councils and GDIT Leaders.
Formulate and implement programs to improve the Culture of QEHS within the Business Areas.
Develop meaningful metrics to evaluate QEHS improvements.
Prepare and present periodic briefs of QEHS issues for Management.
Encourage communication within the Business Area groups.
Oversee preparation for internal and external audits and resolution of audit issues.
Resolve any QEHS issues on the waterfront. Some travel required.
Work with team members to prepare and submit Shipyard access requests.
Prepare and Present QMSRB briefs.
Manages and conducts QEHS Compliance Audits on active projects.
Participates in special projects as required.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene or a related field or 15 years of QEHS related experience
Required Experience: 15+ years of related experience with BA/BS or 20 years of related experience.
Required Technical Skills: In depth knowledge of NAVSEA Standard Items, OSHA General Industry and Maritime Standards and ISO 14001/45001 Standards, and Industrial Hygiene.
Security Clearance Level: SECRET
Location: On Site: Chesapeake, VA, GDIT Site
US Citizenship Required
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays.
The likely salary range for this position is $112,840 - $149,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Travel Required:
10-25%
Telecommuting Options:
Onsite
Work Location:
USA VA Chesapeake
Additional Work Locations:
Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
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About General Dynamics
General Dynamics
General Dynamics is organized into four business groups: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems and Technologies.
We have a balanced business model which gives each business unit the flexibility to stay agile and maintain an intimate understanding of customer requirements.
Each business unit is responsible for the execution of its strategy and operational performance. Our corporate leaders set the overall strategy of the business and manage allocation of capital. This unique model keeps us focused on what matters — delivering on our promises to customers through relentless improvement, continued growth, boosting return on invested capital and disciplined capital deployment.
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