Director of Safety, Health, and Environmental

Job Description
BAE Systems is hiring a Director of Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE.) The role reports to the BAE Systems Ordnance Systems (OSI) Vice President General Manager. The Ordnance Systems (OSI) Business Unit SHE Director provides leadership across the OSI business sites to drive safety process and program improvements; ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations; ensure environmental risks are identified and mitigated; reduce the safety, health, and environmental impacts of our business; and oversees and leads efforts to meet Process Safety Management program requirements. The position will sit at the OSI – Radford, Virginia or Kingsport, Tennessee sites and manage Safety, Process Safety, Health, and Environmental function.

The successful candidate will:

• Manage initiatives that drive continuous improvements in safety, health, environmental compliance and performance across the business in line with BAE’s commitment to Corporate Responsibility.
• Manage and consult on safety and health processes to assure proper execution of practices in accordance with applicable internal and external regulations.
• Manage EPA-directed Risk Management Program requirements per operations at both OSI sites
• Manage/consult on environmental processes to assure permitted facilities operate in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Manage/consult on environmental processes to assure proper surface and ground water management (i.e. permitting, treatment, etc.) and spill and contingency planning are following applicable regulations.
• Manage/consult on Process Safety Management and requirements to align with OSHA and FAR requirements.
• Participate in budget preparation, financial tracking, and monitoring progress toward department financial and budgetary goals.
• Participate in SHE Assurance and Management Systems Audits as a lead auditor, audit team member, or as a developer of audit protocols.
• Identify and establish needed support from external consultants, developing scopes of work and managing the work performed by those consultants.
• Manage/consult SHE-related processes associated with acquisitions and divestitures and with long term remediation efforts.
• Monitor developing SHE federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and risk reduction initiatives; analyze potential impacts to business system operations; and provide senior management with recommendations and approach as appropriate.
• Coordination, development, and engagement of SHE and operational personnel.
• Participation with the identification, development, and implementation of SHE goals and strategic planning.
• Improve Management of Change program controls to ensure adherence to Process Safety Management requirements and objectives.
• Lead or support change management initiatives across the business in alignment with corporate objectives and strategies.
• Serve as a leader to a diverse employee population; train, mentor, coach, and develop team.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in SH&E, Chemical Engineering, or other natural science/technical discipline and 12 years of experience or equivalent experience
• Experience in Safety, Health, and Environmental Management
• Experience in Operations/Program Management
• Experience in People Management/Leadership
• Experience leading organizations in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in Process Safety Management (PSM)
• Experience in ISO Management Systems (9001, 14001, 45001)
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and personnel at operating facilities
• Ability to support process improvement and change management
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Advanced Degree in the disciplines of SHE, Engineering, Natural Sciences, or Business Management a plus
• Certified Safety Professional or Certified Industrial Hygienist designation a plus
• Experience in a geographically-dispersed, multi-plant environment a plus
• Experience in a Union environment a plus
• Experience working with the Department of Defense or U.S. Government a plus
• Experience in Chemical Manufacturing industry is a plus

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $128100 - $217800

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.