EHS Manager

Description

• Support the implementation of changes in safety activities and management focus to ensure the achievement of upstream performance goals.
• Initiate/champion policies, plans, and programs as necessary in the area of EHS management and EHS culture throughout the business unit.
• Supervise and advise Safety & Health quarterly employee communication forums; i.e. Safety refresher training complying with industry best-practices/OSHA regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate the implementation of new hire and return-to-work medical evaluation protocol and maintain timely communication with 3 rd party occupational physician clinic medical advisors.
• Oversee industrial hygiene exposure monitoring protocol to eliminate adverse employee exposures and reinforce PURIS’s monitoring plan…for future-state litigation avoidance.
• Institutionalize safety and health as a condition-of-employment.
• Assist in the development of performance-based safety accountability metrics for driving continuous improvement and align with performance bonus activities/goals.
• Act as a liaison in all regulatory and legal matters relating to environmental health and safety.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal DOT/OSHA regulatory standards.
• Direct/administer EHS audits and risk level assessments for all job site activities – to identify, correct, and abate recognized safety and environmental hazards, behaviors, non-compliant programs and procedures.
• Facilitate gap analysis survey process and conduct small group feedback sessions on addressing key issues.
• Coordinate with V.P. of Operations and CLO in claims settlement agreements and the use of outside counsel/insurance adjuster communications/surveillance on a case-by-case basis.
• Conduct/support a formal safety audit process to determine safety program gaps and corrective-action initiatives required for future-state sustainable performance improvement/effectiveness (ISO 45001, OSHA VPP, or ANSI) Standards to set a foundation for evaluating continuous improvement.
• Provide or contract required certified training (First Aid/CPR/AED, forklift operations, aerial equipment, respirator fit and use, lock out tag out, confined space entry, fire extinguisher use, hearing protection, hot work permits) and periodic safety systems related training as deemed necessary.
• Evaluate technical and scientific publications concerned with health and safety and participate in activities of related professional organizations to update knowledge of program developments.
• Set standards/specifications for purchasing personal protective equipment and health monitoring devices.
• Manage online system for procuring Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and update inventory routinely to maintain an approved product list…monitoring the potential health effects/regulatory impact of all products.
• Oversee the integration of an internet-based safety data system and train management on the application of the incident reporting process as required…to maximize the full operational support/utilization of the system.
• Manage emergency response plan; may provide technical expertise and/or assist other responding agencies within the community.
• Establish and maintain effective work and communication relationships within operations/related support functions, ensuring that efficient day to day operational decisions can be achieved.

Requirements

• Strong credibility and influencing skills with regulatory agencies (DOT/OSHA/MSHA), business advocacy boards/committees and professional organizations.
• Ability to work in an outdoor work setting.
• Ability to lift, carry or otherwise move/position objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to track, develop, and intervene to drive business unit strategy on emerging and existing safety regulatory compliance programs/standards.
• Ability to liaise and coordinate with other departments to establish a seamless and efficient process for information sharing.
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English (fluent in Spanish to effectively support geographical considerations – Business Unit specific, a plus).
• Strong interpersonal/organizational skills.
• 5+ years’ in a safety manager role - prefer construction/utility/military experience.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and crouch on a regular basis…with a good range of motion to perform all related job functions.
• Creative problem solver, multitasking, account/vendor and service provider management.
• Proficient in Microsoft office, including Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Ability to work in a team environment and coordinate multiple simultaneous events.
• Bachelor of Science in Safety Management or related education in health, industrial hygiene, DOT/OSHA regulatory compliance (required).
• Credentials as necessary to demonstrate level of skill set (ASP, CSP, CIH, Advanced Safety Certificate, OHST, CHST or other professional designation - working towards professional designation).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Out of the box thinker – adaptive to new processes.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal/external customers and service providers.
• Working knowledge of claims litigation, and refined skills in managing injury claims closure activities.
• Active Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) Certification.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor additions to safety staff and operations management.
• Extensive knowledge of Business Unit operations, processes, staff and organization.
• Masters Occupational Health and Safety (preferred)

Benefits

• Career advancement opportunities
• Employee assistance program
• Generous PTO
• Long-term disability
• 10 paid holidays
• Bonus program
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Several 100% company-paid benefits including:
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes medical/Rx, dental, vision, critical illness and accident insurance, and short-term disability.
• Tuition reimbursement

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance