BLS: Environment Safety Manager (Contingency Hire)

BLS: Environment Safety Manager (Contingency Hire)

The Basic Life Support Services, US Embassy Caracas program is a comprehensive initiative aimed at supporting the US Department of State's operations in Venezuela. In addition to providing ongoing base operations and life support services, under this contract KBR will provide facility maintenance, procurement, critical supply functions, along with food service, base camp operations, renovations, and construction.

The Task Order Safety Manager leads and oversees all HSE activities for the Basic Life Support Services, US Embassy Caracas program, ensuring operations comply with contractual, regulatory, and organizational safety requirements. The role manages HSE personnel and directs the delivery of inspections, training, reporting, and safety-plan implementation to support safe and efficient task-order execution. The manager serves as a primary liaison with clients, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies to interpret requirements, mitigate hazards, and uphold a ZERO HARM safety culture. Operating under general direction, the Task Order Safety Manager is accountable for HSE performance across the task order and contributes to the development and improvement of broader HSE processes and strategies. This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active Secret Clearance, along with a BS/BA degree and 9+ years of relevant experience.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage HSE personnel and activities across the assigned task order, ensuring alignment with contractual, regulatory, and organizational requirements.
• Drive a ZERO HARM culture by enforcing HSE procedures, monitoring compliance, and promoting safe work behaviors at all levels.
• Oversee HSE inspections, audits, observations, and assessments to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Manage safe-work permitting, controlled-area access, and enforcement of site-specific safety protocols.
• Direct contractor-management processes, ensuring verification of required training, certifications, and access readiness.
• Oversee HSE systems for incident reporting, corrective-action tracking, performance metrics, and regulatory compliance documentation.
• Lead hazard identification, risk assessments, and loss-prevention activities with proper escalation and closure.
• Provide leadership and guidance during complex or high-risk HSE events, incidents, and investigations.
• Ensure all HSE recordkeeping-reports, logs, assessments, audits-is accurate, complete, and audit-ready.
• Deliver or coordinate HSE training and support for employees, subcontractors, and site personnel.
• Serve as the primary HSE liaison to clients, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and leadership.
• Support continuous-improvement efforts and contribute to the development of HSE strategies, processes, and practices across the task order.
• Perform additional duties as required to support task-order execution.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) in a relevant field and minimum 9 years of related HSE experience.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Secret Clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all required government and site-specific access credentials.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English.
• Valid State, Country, or International Driver's License.
• Demonstrated experience leading or managing HSE programs in operational, industrial, construction, or government-contract environments.
• Experience supervising HSE personnel or directing safety activities across multiple sites or work groups.
• Strong knowledge of HSE principles, hazard-mitigation methods, and regulatory compliance requirements (OSHA, EPA, etc.).
• Experience using HSE systems, incident-management software, and compliance-tracking tools.
• Ability to interpret procedures, apply sound judgment, and operate independently under general direction.
• Strong administrative, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Must possess a valid State, Country, or International Driver's License.
• Current US Passport with a minimum of 2 years remaining

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and other relevant regulatory frameworks and industry standards.
• Professional HSE certifications such as CSP, ASP, CHST, OHST, CSHO, ISO 45001/14001 Auditor, HAZWOPER, or equivalent.
• Experience managing HSE programs within government-contract, contingency, expeditionary, or multi-site operational environments.
• Demonstrated success in leading incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective-action implementation.
• Experience developing or improving HSE strategies, processes, and training programs.
• Proficiency with HSE software platforms, digital reporting tools, and data-driven safety analytics.
• Strong ability to influence stakeholders, drive compliance, and support cultural improvements across diverse teams.
• Experience preparing and presenting HSE performance reports to senior leadership, government representatives, or client stakeholders.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, subcontractors, and regulatory bodies.

KBR Benefits KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together. KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.