EH&S Manager

Description

• Assist in creating and performing new hire orientations, hazard awareness training, and other training as required.
• Providing adequate and proper documentation and implementation of corrective actions.
• Implement company EHS policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
• Interfaces with customer’s safety team on a frequent basis. Closely align company systems with customer requirements.
• Works closely with the operations team to facilitate and maintain a culture where safety “is who we are”. Enable and facilitate a setting where the entire organization is engaged to achieve behavior based safe work excellence.
• Conduct and document regular inspections to identify safety violations, potential hazards, or non-compliance with EHS regulations.
• Meticulously keep accurate records and ensure timely input of records into appropriate locations such as KPA.
• Analyze safety data and trends within the region to identify areas for improvement, develop strategic EHS plans, and present findings and recommendations to senior management.
• Utilize KPA reporting including but not limited to Safety Alerts, Incident Investigation reports, Root Cause Analysis, etc.
• Ensure injured employees are provided appropriate care in a timely manner including but not limited to utilization of CORE Occupational Medicine.
• Communication – Establish a firm communication system between operations and H&S by being available and responsive to requests from field employees and managers.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations.
• Complete proper documentation and storage (KPA) for all training and education completed.
• Applies all policies in a consistent fashion to facilitate a safety culture whereby hazard recognition and hazard elimination/mitigation is always the first task in every activity.
• Applies leadership skills in an engaging fashion to continually develop and improve every team member’s hazard recognition skill and hazard mitigation protocols and knowledge base.
• Provide feedback from the field to aid in process improvement and implementation progress.
• Manage, educate, and continuously improve the abilities and awareness of the field EHS coordinators within the area, ensure daily documentation requirements are met by the safety teams.
• Promptly address issues, provide solutions, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Lead the investigation of incidents within the area, ensuring thorough documentation, identification of root causes, and implementation of corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Coordinate and oversee EHS training programs for all employees within the area, including but not limited to emergency response, hazardous material handling, and equipment safety.
• Collaborate with Regional EHS Management to identify opportunities for enhancing safety measures and implementing new strategies for improved safety performance.
• Stay informed about industry best practices and emerging safety technologies.
• Perform daily safety reports to provide important day to day data to EHS and project management.
• Manage, coordinate, participate in and/or conduct daily safety meetings, provide educational materials, and organize drills to enhance employee awareness of EHS procedures and regulations on job sites and office facilities.
• Engage with regulatory agencies, participate in inspections, and facilitate audits to uphold EHS standards.
• Regulatory Compliance – Perform continual monitoring of job site and work habits to ensure compliance with company and regulatory health and safety regulations. Inspections consist of, but are not limited to: Lockout-Tagout, Required Permits and other job forms, Work Habits, Facility Inspections, and Construction Site Inspections.
• Lifting necessary equipment and materials 1-50 pounds,
• Ensuring operational management is provided with safety analytics related to incident reports, hazards, corrective actions, etc.
• Work with operations and EHS management team to determine actionable items related to incidents and enforce completion.
• Assist EHS Management (Regional, Corporate, etc.) with data gathering, analytics, and creation of daily, weekly, monthly safety meeting topics and documentation.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols, including company policies, the Site Safety Plan (SSP), client guidelines, and relevant federal regulations (OSHA, MSHA).
• Ensure proper documentation and notification of all citations and assist in implementation of corrective actions and preventative measures.
• Acts to ensure EHS team is a constructive partner with the operations team and is a resource to operations. Earns the operations team respect as a strong leader and advocate of the management team.

Requirements

• Ability to lead and manage a team of EHS personnel effectively, demonstrating strong leadership skills and fostering a culture of safety throughout the organization.
• Proficiency in using MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) for documentation and reporting purposes.
• Extensive working knowledge of OSHA regulations, standards, and other applicable codes/regulations, with a proven track record of ensuring compliance.
• Prior experience working within the heavy industrial construction industry, including manufacturing, pipeline, mining, food and beverage, power, and refining environments.
• Familiarity with EHS management software or systems, facilitating efficient management of EHS programs and documentation.
• Competency of all items required for Site EHS Managers and EHS Coordinators.
• Ability to traverse difficult terrain such as getting in and out of trenches/excavations and up to elevated platforms (scaffolding at significant heights)
• Driving to travel (valid driver license and proof of insurability is required. All drivers are subject to a DMV background records search.)
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with employees at all levels of the organization, as well as external stakeholders such as regulatory agencies and contractors.
• MSHA Certification or background preferred.
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) or 5 years of experience in a construction safety position and hold equivalent required, obtain CHST within 12 months of accepting position.
• Experience in conducting EHS audits or inspections to identify and address potential safety hazards.
• Familiarity with risk assessment methodologies such as Job Safety Analysis (JSA) or Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP) to ensure comprehensive EHS practices.
• Experience in incident investigation techniques and root cause analysis to identify underlying issues and develop solutions to prevent future occurrences.
• Knowledge of emergency response plans and procedures, coordinating drills and exercises, and ensuring readiness for potential emergencies.
• Ability to Climb up and down stairs and ladders.
• Certification in First Aid/CPR, demonstrating the ability to respond effectively to safety incidents requiring immediate medical attention.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to assess potential hazards and risks within divisional operations and develop and implement strategies to mitigate them effectively.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal building code regulations with regard to safety, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and standards.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance