Director Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)

Fincantieri Marinette Marine, a Fincantieri Marine Group Company, is a progressive shipyard specializing in building ships for the United States Navy. We currently have an opportunity for a Director of Environmental Health & Safety at our Marinette, Wisconsin location.
POSITION SUMMARY
Fincantieri Marinette Marine, a Fincantieri Marine Group Company, is a progressive shipyard specializing in building ships for the United States Navy. We currently have an opportunity for a Director of Environmental Health and Safety at our Marinette, Wisconsin location. The Director of EHS is the strategic leader responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive environmental, health, and safety programs within the organization.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop, implement, and manage EH&S programs, policies, and procedures in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintains and improves safety management systems (ISO 14001/ISO 45001).
• Ensure integration of EH&S considerations into various aspects of the organization's operations.
• Stay abreast of changes in environmental, health, and safety regulations and standards.
• Ensure the organization's compliance with relevant regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to identify potential environmental, health, and safety hazards.
• Collaborate with departmental managers to implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop EH&S training programs for employees at all levels. Deliver appropriate training programs to select teams.
• Foster a culture of safety consciousness and environmental responsibility through education and communication.
• Assist in investigations into incidents, accidents, and near-misses to determine root causes.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, including recommendations for preventive measures.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records related to EH&S programs, incidents, and compliance.
• Prepare and submit required reports to regulatory agencies.
• Develop and implement initiatives to enhance environmental sustainability.
• Work with senior leadership to align EH&S initiatives with overall business strategy.
• Provide strategic guidance on emerging EH&S trends and technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and departments to ensure a holistic approach to EH&S.
• Track and communicate EH&S goals, initiatives, and performance metrics to employees at all levels.
• Champion safety awareness across the company.
• Support management of worker's compensation cases, tracking and reporting of MOD rating.

• Must abide by and enforce all organizational policies and procedures.

• Ability to be agile and have a sense of urgency as a shipyard environment is dynamic with many entities working together all with a common goal in mind.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervises 1 - 3 employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company's policies, procedures, and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Demonstrates leadership skills that align with the mission, vision, and values of the Company.
COMPETENCIES: SPARC

• Safety First
• People oriented, determine to assist where able
• Accountability and Ownership: Demonstrate a sense of urgency, ownership in your role
• Respect peoples differences and be open to differing opinions and beliefs
• Continue to improve your current role and help develop the role for the future based on lean management.

PERFORMANCE LEADERS
Performance Leaders will inspire enthusiasm and act as a role model. She/he will develop talented employees with the skills, abilities, competencies and values needed to achieve the Company goals. The Performance Leader will provide timely feedback to employees in a constructive, coaching style, give praise and recognition and deal with performance issues.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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 frequently required to sit and occasionally stand or walk; use hands to handle materials or equipment; reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
WORK 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's workspace is in a clean and comfortable climate-controlled setting with little to no exposure to the moving equipment, elements, extreme conditions, or risk of injury. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. When entering the shipyard, the work environment is not climate-controlled and there is exposure to moving equipment, etc.
Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG) believes it is our responsibility to ensure that each of us works safely and productively, goes home healthy, and considers the environment in their actions, each and every day. Management is committed to providing a safe and healthy work setting, and protecting the environment as a key tenet of our culture and a primary mission. All employees shall have high values for safety awareness and be mindful of environmental impacts associated with each job task.
Fincantieri Marine Group offers competitive pay with benefits in a growth-oriented environment. Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply. Apply online at
Fincantieri Marine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and promotes a Drug Free Work Environment. Minorities, Women, Veterans and Disabled are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Management, or related field.
• 5-10 years of progressive experience in environment, safety, and sustainability management.
• Proven experience in EH&S management, with a track record of successful program development and implementation.
• Experience working in a union environment.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations (OSHA, Maritime, hazard communications, accident investigation and safety training methods) and environmental regulations (EPCRA, CAA, CWA, and SARAIII).
• Knowledgeable about best practice safety and environmental approaches.

SKILLS:

• Qualified candidates must be a certified first responder or have the ability to gain certification.
• Must have complex problem solving
• Must have the ability to convey information effectively
• Must have good judgement and decision making skills
• Must have strong organizational and time management skills.
• Must have the ability to maintain a professional demeanor.
• Must have the desire to advance and constantly challenge oneself
• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills (bilingual is a plus).
• Must have ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must have strong Microsoft Office Suites computer skills including: Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and Power Point.