The Senior Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Program Manager leads the Health and Safety policies and programs for SEAKR Engineering under the direction of the VP Operations and in partnership with Raytheon EHS leadership and policies. The successful candidate designs and implements EHS processes for workplace environments, equipment, and practices to achieve and maintain compliance with the company’s safety standards and government regulations. The successful candidate provides highly specialized advice on improvements related to investigations of site accidents, injuries, or occupational illnesses to determine causes and preventative measures.Job Responsibilities:Ensure safety and compliance of the facility through implementation and adherence to EHS policies, including waste management, hazardous materials handling, and employee practicesLead, participate, and/or facilitate safety incident investigations; ensure root causes are identified and corrective actions are developed to address incidents and root causesManage Chemical Hygiene Program including Hazard Communication Program, Chemical Hygiene Plan, Safety Data Sheets, Hazardous Material Management Plan, and Waste Management PlansDevelop and update training programs for EHS program including Chemical/HAZCOM Safety, Radiation Safety and critical lifts; schedule and train employees in required safety training using online and live training sessions; conduct lab specific training.Develop an annual safety calendar (training schedule, milestones, significant activities, etc.)Perform regular audits of laboratories and other spaces for compliance with required EHS program regulations; monitor laboratory safety equipment (fume hoods, autoclaves, eye wash stations, fire extinguishers); oversee and perform testing and certification; implement remedies to address deficienciesServe as Radiation Safety Officer for radioactive materials license and X-ray machinesServe as Laser Safety Officer for Class 3B and 4 lasersManage response to EHS emergencies including inclement weather assessments and chemical spills on 24-hour on-call basisEnsure Job Hazard Analysis is effectively conducted; monitor closure of action itemsCommunicate and promote a safe workplace including orientation of new employeesProvide leadership in developing, implementing and managing safety policies, procedures and practicesAct as point-of-contact for all scheduled agency inspections; actively participate in internal and external discussions and meetings, with auditors, agencies, and consultantsKeep abreast of new, and changes to, US regulatory and industry EHS requirements (including any changes to relevant environmental legislation); communicate and ensure understanding of these requirementsAdvise senior management on safety compliance concerns and preventative actions as well as recommendations for corrective measures; follow up to ensure measures have been implementedManage data collection and analysis of EHS metrics and reportsServe as the administrator of EHS data management systemsAssist with preparation of government reports and permits/certificationsConduct EHS benchmarking; internal and external to identify best practicesParticipate or lead EHS projects to support best practices and risk reductionDevelop and manage the EHS web pages, servers, and communicationsMight include personnel management responsibilitiesOther responsibilities as assigned
