Health & Safety Manager Job at Veolia (West Nyack)

Health & Safety Manager

Veolia

Location:
United States , West Nyack

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

101000.00 - 127000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Health & Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining health, safety, and security programs that protect employees, visitors, and contractors while ensuring compliance with Veolia Health & Safety standards and all federal, state, and local regulations. This role conducts risk assessments, manages audits and inspections, delivers training, investigates incidents, and facilitates injury case management. Partners with Business Unit management and site leaders to implement behavioral-based safety programs, drive continuous improvement in safety culture, and provide HSS technical expertise for operations, new business pursuits, and project start-ups. Develops predictive analysis to identify critical risks and implements preventative actions. This role requires daily field presence to provide hands-on operational support, oversight, coaching, and direction for all Health & Safety programs across assigned locations.

Job Responsibility:

Develops, implements, and manages Health & Safety policies, procedures, and program elements to improve supervisor and employee safety culture and behaviors in alignment with Veolia Standards
Collaborates with utility Health & Safety leadership team to develop corporate Health & Safety standards, assists in budget development and goal setting, and serves as mentor/resource for Project Safety Coordinators and liaison between Operations and HSS management
Develops Health & Safety training resources and provides field coaching and training
Conducts risk assessments and develops Health & Safety risk reduction plans to reduce injuries and incidents
Manages and conducts HSS audits, worksite inspections, and serves as subject matter expert in Health & Safety disciplines (OSHA regulations, LOTO, JSA, Confined Space, PSM/RMP)
Monitors, tracks, and delivers Health & Safety training
develops training resources and provides field coaching to ensure compliance
Manages and conducts incident investigations for injuries, vehicle incidents, and other events
prepares investigation reports and coordinates with workers’ compensation coordinators
Facilitates effective case management for employee injuries and assists in the management of workers’ compensation claims
Develops and implements behavioral-based safety programs tailored to specific operational needs
Monitors and maintains Health & Safety data, reviews OSHA logs, and provides periodic Health & Safety reports to operational management
Assists Engineering and Operations departments with project review from a Health & Safety perspective
Assist with Project Management related to Health & Safety Initiatives

Requirements:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Safety, Environmental Engineering, or equivalent
5-7 years of related experience in Health & Safety compliance
Work experience in the construction industry
Strong organizational, oral, written and interpersonal skills
Strong writing, coaching, and teaching skills
Ability to balance changing and potentially conflicting priorities
Ability to self-organize, prioritize and drive own work schedule
Ability to interact with all levels within the BU
Proficient knowledge of Google programs including Sheets, Docs, Gmail and Slides
Maintain specialized knowledge of safety regulations and industry consensus safety guidelines
Willing and able to work in the field with field staff evaluating, coaching and supporting safety, health, and security extensively
Must be available (24/7) to respond to & assist with Health & Safety incidents or emergencies
Willing to work extended work schedules (as needed)
Must possess a valid driver’s license
Ability to wear all applicable Personal Protective Equipment

Nice to have:

Authorization by the OSHA Training Institute as an authorized instructor on OSHA Standards for general industry
CSP (Certified Safety Professional), or ability to acquire CSP designation
CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager) is a plus
Certifications issued by AWWA and other recognized industrial safety organizations on topics relevant to conducting specific safety training courses and responding to hazardous materials handling operations and chemical spill/release incidents

What we offer:

Paid time off policies
health, dental, vision, life insurance
savings accounts
tuition reimbursement
paid volunteering
employer sponsored 401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 02, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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