Environmental Health & Safety Program Manager - Regulated Water

Company Description

About Veolia North America

A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water, and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com.

Job Description

Pay Rate: $125000 to $155000 per year.

Compensation will depend on the depth of candidate experience, plus an Annual Incentive Bonus, payable the following year, based on personal and company performance.

BENEFITS 

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement. 

Position Purpose: 

This position has direct responsibility for the management and technical leadership with development and implementation of the Utility Operations EHS Training, Injury Management and Emergency Preparedness & Response. We are seeking an experienced and passionate EHS professional to build and lead a best-in-class program that ensures compliance, fosters a strong safety culture, and equips our workforce to respond effectively to emergencies.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Lead the strategic development, implementation, and continuous improvement of a comprehensive EHSS training program for the Utility Division, ensuring alignment with all applicable regulations (OSHA, EPA, DOT, DOHS) and Veolia standards.
• Conduct comprehensive Training Needs Assessments (TNA) in partnership with functional leaders to proactively identify and address skill gaps and emerging risks.
• Design and deliver engaging and effective EHSS training programs utilizing a variety of methods including ILT, e-learning, VR, and gamification to maximize knowledge retention and application.
• Oversee Veolia's Learning Management System (LMS), including content creation, curriculum development, training record management, and reporting to track program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement a competency assessment process to objectively evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and individual employee skill development.
• Stay at the forefront of industry best practices and emerging technologies to continuously enhance the EHSS training program and maintain a leadership position in safety and emergency preparedness.
• Other duties as required.

Work Environment:

• Office and field environment.
• Travel to individual business units, some overnight travel expected.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background: 

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, a closely related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in the EHS field, including:
  • Developing and delivering engaging EHS training programs to diverse audiences.
  • Managing and implementing Emergency Response programs, including drills and responding to actual events.
  • Utilizing learning technologies such as e-learning platforms, video content systems, virtual meeting platforms, and Virtual Reality (VR) to enhance training effectiveness.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Engaging Presenter & Facilitator: Proven ability to design and deliver impactful training programs to diverse audiences, effectively engaging employees at all levels.
• Strategic Program Management: Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills to effectively develop, implement, and evaluate EHSS training and emergency preparedness programs.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Thorough understanding of OSHA, EPA, DHS, DOT, and Emergency Management regulations and standards, with a proven ability to translate complex requirements into practical training programs.
• Learning Technology Proficiency: Experience leveraging learning technologies to enhance training effectiveness.
• Data-Driven Decision Maker: Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a strong ability to analyze data, track program metrics, and make data-driven decisions to continuously improve training effecti