Environmental, Health & Safety Manager - US East

About Us

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

What You'll Do

We have an exciting role for a diligent project manager, looking to make a difference in the field of environmental, health and safety (EHS)! This role requires strong project management skills and close collaboration with internal customers and outside partners to ensure ongoing compliance and risk management. This position is responsible for finding opportunities and driving improvement of EHS risk for multiple locations along the US East Coast. This role is regionally based, working to implement programs, processes, and procedures within different business sectors.

The day-to-day

Support the development and maintain the overall ownership and execution at the regional level for Viasat’s Integrated EHS Management SystemBe the accountable representative for ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 certification for all regional facilitiesDevelop, deploy, and monitor all regional EHS programs, procedures, policies, and standards in a manner that ensures compliance to Federal, State, Local, Customer, and align with Corporate EHS requirements. Ensure these programs are implemented in a creative manner and aligned with the Viasat culture.Partner with Operations Leadership at multiple levels to ensure alignment and support of EHS compliance and improvement activities across all regional sites and be an active sponsor for implementation of EHS aspects as they pertain to regional improvement opportunitiesCreate and collate EHS key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze data, produce relevant reports and initiate targeted prevention programs in conjunction with the EHS and wider functional and operational teamsAct as the EHS subject matter authority for development, engineering, operations, and specific business segment-specific projectsPerform audits and inspections at all regional sites at various intervalsTraining and/or coordination of training for staff on various EHS topics such as hazardous materials, waste management, fall protection, confined space, working at height, elevated work platforms, etc.Incident notification, investigation, reporting, and tracking of corrective actions to closureProvide a high-level of service to internal customers and stakeholders and maintain relationships with cross functional teams (supply chain, EHS, corporate quality, facilities, etc.) in order to further collaborate in EHS opportunities and improvementsDefine applicability of national and international regulatory requirements through processes and controls

What You'll Need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in occupational safety and health, environmental management, or related fieldIn depth experience in EHS management experience demonstrating successful management of projects and audit management from kick-off to completionExperience managing, communicating, and holding business areas and facilities to account for EHS targets, objectives, and KPIsDemonstrated ability to manage ISO 45001:2018 and/or ISO 14001:2015 systems across multiple sites highly preferredDemonstrated experience in leading cultural change across an organization; experienced in using multiple approaches to helping people adopt and implement controlled sustained changeDemonstrated experience implementing EHS standards, training, and legal complianceExperience establishing metrics, analyzing data, and developing dashboards and reporting, including executive reportingIn depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products5+ years of related work experienceUS CitizenAbility to travel up to 25%, including Canada

What Will Help You On The Job

Related post-education training and certifications such as, but not limited to, CIH, CSP, CMIOSH, CPEA, or CHMM preferredStrong project management skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and prioritiesA passion for EHS, sustainability and social responsibility and an in depth understanding of the global context, various stakeholders, concerns and impacts related to this disciplineProficiency in Microsoft Power BI

Salary range

$104,400.00 - $188,000.00 / annually

At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at careers.viasat.com/LifeAtViasat/Benefits.

EEO statement

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.