Manager - EH&S

Are you looking for an opportunity with plenty of growth potential? Do you enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced, collaborative environment? Are you interested in working with the world’s most innovative companies to create a more connected world?

Connecting Continents. Impacting Communities.

The backbone of the Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables deployed throughout the globe - SubCom has deployed over 50% of them. Our employees ensure data communications networks are engineered, manufactured, deployed, and maintained to the highest standards, enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to communities worldwide. Every member of the SubCom team plays a role in an end-to-end process that is critical to enterprises, governments, big cities, and rural towns.

We encourage, expect, and value creativity, thoughtful risk taking, openness to change, and diverse perspectives. Whether you’re a seasoned applicant seeking a new and exciting challenge, or you’re new to the workforce and looking for a flexible, rewarding, and fast-paced position with an innovative and stable organization (since 1953), SubCom has opportunities to advance your career.

Position Overview

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Supervisor - Manager is responsible for all site and employee EH&S Programs and Regulatory Compliance. This position will work with the SubCom Team to ensure Newington, NH, site regulatory compliance with all OSHA, EPA, NHDES, NHDHHS-BRH, USCG, and related, local, state and federal regulatory laws and statutes. This position would also respond as Incident Commander to emergency situations when they arise.

Duties and Responsibilities (*Indicates an Essential Function)

• *Ensures recordkeeping and regulatory compliance of all Local, State and Federal EH&S Laws and Statutes including OSHA General Industry, RCRA, CWA, CAA, EPCRA, SWPP, Radiation Safety and other applicable rules
• *Acts as the site Facility Security Officer (FSO) ensuring compliance with the USCG Marine Transportation Security Act. Responsible for development and compliance maintenance of the Facility Security Plan (FSP)
• *Acts as site Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) ensuring compliance and employee safety in accordance with NRC and NHDHHS-BRH Radiation Safety Regulations
• *Oversees site Security Contractors
• *Develops and maintains Programs and Policies pertaining to all EHS related subjects
• *Ensures application, issuance and compliance with all facility EHS Permits and Licenses
• *Arrange and monitor disposal of all hazardous, non-hazardous and universal waste generated at the facility
• *Develops and arranges for New Employee EHS Orientation and all required OSHA, EPA, DHHS, First Aid and other EHS employee training
• *Manages environmental projects such as waste recycling, waste minimization, asbestos and lead paint abatement
• *Manages Site Workers Compensation Claims and Incident Investigations
• *Manages annual department EHS goals according to key metrics (leading and lagging indicators) that are measured throughout the organization
• *Provides leadership of Facility EHS Committees and EH&S Leadership Teams
• Manages site EHS databases and applications
• *Manages the Newington Site EH&S Team to ensure site EH&S Compliance, Training and Goals are attained and maintained
• *Provides leadership with developing and maintaining safe working conditions where employee health and safety are the top priority
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Health and Safety or related scientific discipline preferred; 6-10 years of EHS leadership experience in an industrial or military setting would be considered in lieu of degree
• Experience with EHS data, training, written programs and related regulations
• NH Hazardous Waste Coordinator Certification or understanding of RCRA Hazardous Waste rules
• Excellent communication and oral skills as well as strong presentation and written skills
• Computer literacy including proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite. SharePoint and database experience are desirable
• Ability to respond rapidly and effectively to changing requirements on short notice
• Personal qualities of flexibility, integrity, and confidentiality
• Acts in a professional manner by approaching others in a tactful manner; reacting well under pressure; treating others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepting responsibility for own actions, following through on commitments
• Strong leadership qualities and the ability to develop Team Goals and ensure completion in a timely manner
• Familiarization with EPA TRIMe and NetDMR Software and report filing

Physical Demands

Ability to pass a “Fit for Duty” physical exam. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Wear the proper personal protective equipment for each task, including, but not limited to, safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, hard hat, dust mask, etc
• Regularly lift and/or move 10 pouns, frequently lift and/or move 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 40 pounds
• Ability to work within areas of extreme height, as well as climb in tanks, pans and aboard a ship using standard provided access points
• Ability to reach with hands and arms and use hands to finger, or handle objects, tools and controls
• Ability to stand, walk and climb stairs regularly
• Ability to bend, twist, squat, stoop, kneel or crouch frequently
• Ability to talk and/or hear frequently
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors regularly in all elements
• Be available to respond to emergency situations at any time
  

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.

NOTE : This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Candidates for positions with SubCom must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Please be sure to attach a resume to your application. We are not able to consider applications without a resume.

Benefits
SubCom offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverages, FSA, HSA, generous vacation, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with generous company match. Additionally, some positions may be eligible for shift differential.

Affirmative Action / Equal Employer Opportunity
SubCom is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.

SubCom’s Core Values
Quality - Accountability - Teamwork - Innovation