Position Purpose: The DUWA Health and Safety Manager reports to the DUWA Project Manager with a dotted line to the Regional Health and Safety Manager.This position manages the implementation of core H&S issues and activities for the DUWA project. The Manager of H&S: 1) trains, monitors and coaches workforce to improve skill levels for managing H&S programs and initiatives and, 2) leads efforts at the projects for the development, implementation, and on-going assessment of policies, procedures, written work practices, and other program components related to the VWNA H&S program and client contract H&S requirements – thus enabling continuous improvement towards maintaining high standards of quality, reliability, safety and compliance on the assigned projects and across the company.Primary Duties/Responsibilities: Monitors and ensures employee and facility safety, security, and compliance performance regarding H&S rules, regulations, principles, and practices at assigned projects.Works with field employees, office staff, safety committees, management teams, and clients (when requested), within the assigned area of responsibility to develop and sustain a pro-active, zero-tolerance H&S culture.Continuously evaluates all aspects of H&S programs for value, effectiveness, and improvement.Organizes and provides staff support for the Safety Committee.Provides routine updates to the Regional H&S Manager, Project Manager, and other operations and functional support department heads as applicable regarding issues and activities that put employees, the environment, company/client property, or company brand at risk.Conducts safety training assessments and skill gap analyses of employees and from this develops an annual safety plan that meets OSHA , corporate and client requirements. Schedules and implements- H&S training and awareness programs per the plan. Ensures proper documentation 1 Job Description Guidelines Revised Date: April 11, 2018 of safety training and required periodic reporting of safety training per client and corporate requirements.Prepares and monitors the annual budget for the Safety Department. Operates within approved plan.Coordinates with the project and contractors on safety aspects of capital projects.Ensures required corporate safety training is provided for vendor personnel engaged by Veolia.Monitors and reports on all safety and security incidents, near misses, fleet vehicle incidents, recordables, and lost time injuries to corporate within 24 hours. Leads incident investigations (including near-misses, injuries, illnesses, property damage, vehicle accidents, chemical releases, and the like) within assigned area of responsibility. Conducts a Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for the purpose of identifying causal factors, preventive and corrective actions, and lessons-learned. Makes recommendation to his/her direct report where an RCA process indicates a program, policy, procedure, or training improvement is necessary.Provides guidance and assistance for processing and managing work-related injuries and illnesses in accordance with federal, state,, insurance, and company requirements, coordinating with third party administrator and HR for worker compensation case management as needed.Periodically reviews projects' accident histories and provides recommendations for accident reduction.Work with Project Managers, site H&S Coordinators, and safety committee to resolve safety problems and issues. This may include a role as liaison between the project and other functional support departments such as; Communications, Risk Management, Human Resources, and Legal.Initiates activities that stimulate and maintain employee interest in H&S.Provides support and guidance to assigned locations for the successful management of non-conformity or crisis events.Participates in routine and non-routine as well as formal and informal audits and inspections regarding H&S (including facility security assessments). Develops appropriate reports and action plans to address program deficiencies or improvement opportunities. Tracks said plans and reports from issue identification through resolution.Works with various departments and employees at all levels of the organization as a change agent.Monitors performance by gathering relevant data and prepares reports and presentations as required.Works with other members of the Management Systems and H&S department in planning, formulating, and implementing continuous improvement procedures regarding H&S, Environmental Management System (EMS), and quality related programs.Operates in a safe and efficient manner at all times and with fiscal responsibility.Work Environment:This position consists of a combination of office and field work, with some travel.Work environments may include conditions such as temperature extremes, inclement weather, fumes, odors, dust, toxic and caustic chemicals, noise, rotating equipment, and water-related hazards.Site visits to municipal and industrial water/wastewater job sites will require a working knowledge of workplace safety and hazard recognition.