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NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

The Production Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for working with the Universal Theatrical Group (UTG) Production EHS team to ensure compliance with all applicable company, federal, state, local, and environmental, occupational safety and health policies, rules and regulations on UTG Productions.

Primary Responsibilities 

•  Implement and maintain appropriate safety programs, e.g., Injury and Illness Prevention Program, policies, and procedures as necessary to ensure a safe and healthful work environment for all employees and guests of the productions.
• Establish, administer, and enforce a program of safe practices for all production personnel.
• Ensure appropriate inspections are conducted for all potential production spaces and resolve any identified EHS issues.
• Work with General Management, Producers, Production partners, and Heads of Department to ensure EHS involvement throughout the developmental process (scripts, presentations, readings, and workshops) to identify potential EHS issues, e.g., special effects, stunts, bespoke design elements, and unique activities that present risk.
• Participate in production meetings, technical rehearsals, and load-ins as necessary, to understand scheduled production activities and provide guidance for any safety issues.
• Assist General, Company, Stage, and Production Management in preparing production safety communications to inform the personnel of production safety issues, as well as specific venue safety items.
• Establish and implement procedures for proper hazardous waste accumulation and disposal following company policies.
• Facilitate and/or conduct EHS testing and mitigation as needed for the production in conjunction with show, venue, and Production Management, e.g., air quality, abatement and/or encapsulation of areas/materials, structural engineering, sound exposure, etc.
• Attend stunt and special effects workshops and development to provide input from the EHS perspective, facilitate written risk assessments (when required), and be in attendance of technical rehearsals of these stunts & effects, as necessary.
• Provide education & safety training to production crew, supervisors and management in safety awareness, safe work practices, documentation requirements, and general regulatory compliance, as necessary.
• Establish a safety committee on productions, as directed, or when Government regulations require that a committee be formed. 
• Provide EHS equipment or instruments, when applicable, to assist in compliance of EHS laws and programs. If equipment or instruments are not available, provide contacts where equipment can be procured.
• Discuss the injury and illness reporting process with the designated production contacts to ensure paperwork is completed and records are kept properly.
• Conduct investigations of all accidents, incidents, significant events, near misses and emergencies promptly in accordance with company policies and applicable laws and regulations.
• Inspect production work sites and any other such related facilities on an ongoing basis with the intent to assess safety issues, identify and resolve safety hazards, and potential exposures.
• Create and complete written safety risk assessments, as required.
• Track, review and analyze all injuries/illnesses and accident investigations for each production to determine trends, root cause, regulatory compliance, and follow-up and/or corrective actions.
• Act as a liaison on EHS issues between the production’s management, cast, crew and any regulatory agencies.
• Work closely with the Production Manager and Show Head Carpenter and act as a liaison on EHS issues between the production and the venue management and House Head Carpenter.
• Report promptly to studio leadership and general management any injury or incident that triggers federal, state, and/or local reporting regulations.

Secondary Responsibilities 

• Work with SVP Production Safety and other EHS Directors/Managers to realize established short and long-term departmental goals.
• Work with the SVP Production Safety and other EHS Directors/Managers to ensure consistent application of company policies across the Studio property and productions. Assist in the evaluation of whether these policies are effective.
• Actively participate in any Production Executive/EHS meetings and weekly EHS departmental meetings and be prepared to discuss issues related to your site and responsibilities.
• Interface with outside regulatory agencies as required, e.g., Fire Department, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) representatives.
• Participate in the ongoing review of existing, policies, procedures, guidelines and bulletins. Where needed and requested, assist in the creation of EHS programs, policies, procedures, guidelines and bulletins.
• Represent NBCUniversal to external professional organizations, peers and employees in a professional manner at all times. 

Qualifications

Required

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in theatrical production, live theatre, live events, motion picture, television, or entertainment industry. 
• Bachelor’s degree and work experience (minimum 5 years) in environmental health and safety or closely related field. 

Desired Skills 

• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and ability to successfully interact with various departments within the organization and theater partners to assess work practices and ensure compliance with EHS requirements
• Strong computer skills (proficient in MS Word and Excel, Adobe; knowledgeable in MS Access or other database software)
• Self-starter with strong project management and leadership skills
• Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to interact with all levels of employees and management.
• Good working knowledge of OSHA regulations, industrial hygiene practices, fire department practices, stunt operations and special effects

Eligibility Requirements 

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation.
• Must be willing and able to work varied hours as needed to fit the needs of EHS and Production.
• Must be able to lift/carry items weighing up to 25 pounds, ability to stand/walk a minimum of four (4) hours per day, ability to work with a computer for extended periods, ability to climb ladders, ability to wear respiratory protection equipment and able to wear fall protection, and work in soundstage perms.
• Travel will be required.
• Must have unrestricted employment authorization to work in the United States

Additional Information

This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite. 

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $105,000-$135,000 (bonus eligible). 

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

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