VP Health Safety & Environmental

Overview

About Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) is a leader in live entertainment.  The Company presents or hosts a broad array of events in its diverse collection of venues: New York’s Madison Square Garden, Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre. MSG Entertainment is also building a new state-of-the-art venue in Las Vegas, MSG Sphere at The Venetian. In addition, the Company features the original production – the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes – and through Boston Calling Events, produces the Boston Calling Music Festival. The Company’s two regional sports and entertainment networks, MSG Network and MSG , deliver a wide range of live sports content and other programming. Also under the MSG Entertainment umbrella is Tao Group Hospitality, with entertainment dining and nightlife brands including: Tao, Marquee, Lavo, Beauty & Essex, Cathédrale, Hakkasan and Omnia. More information is available at www.msgentertainment.com. 

 

Role Summary

The Vice President of Health Safety & Environmental is responsible for all safety and loss control functions of the Madison Square Garden properties including all corporate offices, Madison Square Garden Arena, Radio City Music Hall, The Beacon Theater, The Chicago Theater, The MSG Sphere at the Venetian and the production studio in Burbank, CA. The Vice President is responsible for the development and implementation of all safety and injury reduction programs, facility inspections, hazardous material management, emergency preparedness and evacuation plans in order to ensure the safety of all of MSG’s customers, employees, clients, and vendors. The Vice President is responsible for understanding and implementing all city, state, federal safety and environmental requirements applicable to the facilities.

Specific Functions/Activities Summary

• Develop, document, manage, communicate and maintain formal Environmental safety policies, programs and procedures.
• Negotiate contracts with third party providers for services relating to emergency preparedness, training, program development, testing, etc.
• Develop, document, manage and maintain training and self-audit programs in all facilities. Programs include PPE (personal protective equipment), “Right to Know”, “Lock Out Tag Out”, Hot Work, Confined Space, Fall Hazards, Forklift Safety, Bloodborne Pathogens, Fire Safety, Evacuation, Rigging, etc.
• Develop, document, monitor and manage Emergency Evacuation programs, Emergency Communication Systems, and Incident Command programs.
• Responsible for understanding and communicating to executive management the state and local government guidelines as it pertains to any global pandemic.
• Provide routine support to construction safety teams and contractors.
• Review contractors’ safety programs, as needed.
• Partner with outside safety consultants to deliver adequate support and resources to company locations. Coordinate with Risk Management in the areas of construction safety, including routine visits/inspections of all company work locations.
• Collaborate with Risk Management to analyze loss data, identify risk exposure, and prepare risk assessments for senior management as appropriate.
• Manage all regulatory filings, individual facility and personal licenses, certificates of fitness, inspections, etc.
• Develop, plan, and implement operating budgets to achieve all goals.
• Responsible for preparing quarterly budget forecasts and making all necessary adjustments in order to achieve goals with a focus on maintaining budget.
• Perform facility inspections, follow-up on corrective action, provide recommendations and audit field safety activities.
• Supervise all serious accident investigations and follow up with corrective action. Prepare reports for senior management and present for review.
• Collaborate with People Practices and Risk Management on Workers Compensations and General Liability claims.
• Monitor health and safety violations issued by various government agencies. Work with Facility Managers to correct violations.
• Assist all venue managers to ensure that OSHA work rules, codes, and policies are maintained. Direct all communication with federal safety and environmental agencies.
• Develop all collateral material, documents, reports, manuals, etc. as necessary.
• Oversee specific ergonomic workstation modifications.
• Direct all industrial hygiene actions to ensure safe indoor air quality standards.
• Conduct due diligence on all MSG potential transactions from a safety and environmental perspective.
• Manage and train safety department staff to ensure compliance with safety protocols and policies.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 15 years’ Progressive experience in facilities management in hospitality, public works, construction, or another complex institution with direct responsibility for supervising and directing all safety programs across multiple operating functions in a changing environment. A prior role in a Risk Management capacity is preferred.
• 4-year college degree preferably in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science and/or Engineering is essential.
• Technical knowledge of federal, state and local fire, environmental, safety and health codes are essential.
• Ability to manage cross functional teams and building relationships is essential.
• Possess or ability to obtain certifications as Fire Safety Director, Certificates of Fitness as required (i.e. Fire Alarm System, Sprinkler Standpipe, etc.), and Arena and Theatrical Rigging Certification. Other certification as required by Federal, State and Local laws.
• Experience managing in a union environment is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to mobilize key stakeholders, and engage with all levels in the organization
• Possess critical thinking skills with the ability to remain calm and provide guidance in crisis situations.
• Knowledge of local public assembly, fire codes and Department of Health (DOH) requirements is required.
• Experience with city and state agencies.
• Ability to engage and develop collaborative relationships and influence within team and across functions, even without direct reporting relationship
• Adept at maintaining a positive, open, approachable, and professional relationship with a diverse group
• Ability to demonstrate success in managing multiple tasks while under tight deadlines
• Demonstrated experience coaching, mentoring and developing staff to perform at high levels
• Ability to navigate internal organization/process
• Proactive self-starter and able to work collaboratively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Must be willing to travel to other locations as needed

SUPERVISION: 

 

Sr. Manager Health, Safety &

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:

Will this role require travel?  Does this role have specific physical demands?  Will this job require operation of a vehicle?

 

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule inclusive of weekends, nights and holidays required.
• Frequent bending, lifting 25-35 pounds, sitting, exposure to multiple external elements, extensive walking through the building.

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The Company requires that all individuals, subject to certain limited exceptions, be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.  The Company will consider requests for reasonable accommodations regarding this requirement.

Education

Candidates who have completed 60 credits of college-level coursework (representing 2 years), or have shown similar self-development through certifications, trade school coursework, etc. are preferred. Educational requirements may differ from job to job based on the role.

EEO Statement

At MSG we value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law mandates, MSG complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations and will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required.