Director, Safety- Occupational Health
BAE Systems is hiring a Director, Safety- Occupational Health to support the Combat Mission Systems (CMS) business. The Director is responsible for partnering with Medical and Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) teams across the business to create an effective Occupational Health program delivery model.
Responsibilities :
- Partner with contracted on-site medical teams across Combat Mission Systems to establish employee care model, which includes, but will not be limited to, initial treatment, follow-up protocols, outside clinic relationship building & management, promoting worker safety, managing injuries and illnesses, and returning workers to duties in a caring and efficient manner.
- Contracted on-site medical teams will be responsible for immediate and follow-up care of injured and ill employees. As needed, this role will serve as resource for on-site medical teams to consult with on medical treatment.
- Coordinate with contracted on-site medical teams on the filing of workers' compensation claims to include obtaining all required documents to be provided to the third-party administrator.
- Manage Combat Mission Systems relationship with Worker's Compensation Third Party Administrator with Inc. Risk Management team to improve return to work practices and control costs.
- Support development, maintenance, and administration of Occupational Health programs across the business.
- Work with Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) team members to champion healthy work conditions across the business to reduce or eliminate health hazards for employees.
- Conduct data analysis on injury and illness trends to inform business leadership on causation, demographics, and other trends.
- Partner with on-site Medical and SHE teams to establish Job Demand Analysis (JDA) form to capture and build Essential Job Functions (EJF) library for the business.
- Deliver training and support in professional development of SHE and Medical teams across the Combat Mission Systems business.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills :
Bachelor's Degree and 12 years work experience or equivalent experienceExperience in Occupational HealthFunctional and technical knowledge of Occupational Health and skills at a high level of accomplishmentKnowledge of Occupational Health related programs, including managing worker safety, injury and illness, return to work, workers compensation, etc.High level of effectiveness in a changing, fast-paced environmentCustomer focused, collaborative, and able to effectively operate in a highly matrixed organizationAbility to work independently, take initiative, make improvements to the function, and drive Safety and Health excellence and performanceAbility to interpret and apply Federal OSHA and local codesAbility to plan, develop, and conduct training to employees throughout different levels of the organizationAbility to maintain a professional attitude and defuse unsettled situations to create a safety and health culture of employee awarenessStrong interpersonal and relationship management skillsStrong data analysis, reporting, and computer skillsStrong oral and written communication skillsPreferred Education, Experience, & Skills :
Occupational Health Degree or CertificationExperience in Occupational Health within Defense or Heavy Industrial industriesExperience in local and federal workers' compensation programsPay Information :
Full-Time Salary Range : $135556 - $230444
Employee Benefits :
At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered : health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and / or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services :
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a teammaking a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff : the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repairjust to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.