Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Environmental Health and Safety Manager             

A. Job Responsibilities

Plans, directs, and coordinates the company’s safety initiatives, risk management and loss control systems to ensure that the program is in full compliance with company policy, OSHA regulations and other construction industry standards.

B. Job FunctionsSummary of Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Promote and live out the Company Core Values, Purpose, Mission, and Vision
2. Ability to refine, lead and execute the company’s vision of a safety focused culture
3. Excellent organization skills
4. Professional in all aspects of his/her behavior.
5. Excellent Communication skills, both oral and written.
6. Technical expertise in heavy civil, industrial and mission critical construction methodology, safety practices and risk management programs.
7. Extensive knowledge and experience with fleet safety, insurance, and claims management.

C. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Maintain and implement/improve written Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Management programs in line with legal and regulatory requirements and corporate guidelines.
2. Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental and Safety regulations, provide regulatory interpretation and guidance to job site(s) and evaluation of applicable legal and other EHS requirements.
3. Complete and maintain EHS records and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local reporting and permitting requirements.
4. Conduct EHS audits and manage and direct related corrective and preventative actions. Anticipate potential problems or issues & working to establish solutions to avoid them.
5. Responsible for all company vehicle safety claims and workers compensation administration including case management and accident and incident investigations.  Manages the return to work/restricted work duty program.
6. Perform EHS training, including new hire safety orientation, for all management, supervisory and field staff during all aspects of the project starting with preconstruction phase.  Manage, schedule, and maintain through training database while providing a constant positive culture of education and mentorship.  Ensure safety training meets industry standard requirements to enable the staff to perform regular tasks and projects.
7. Responsible for communication of EHS goals and objectives, as well as EHS Management reporting.
8. Maintain open, honest, and frequent communications with the supervisory and labor staff.
9. Serve as the safety liaison between clients, subcontractors, and inspectors.  Represent the company in the community or industry safety groups and programs.
10. Manages all hazard assessment activities:
    1. Conducts and/or supervises all safety inspections.
    2. Reviews the inspection data to find ways to improve upon safety practices.
11. Leads, manages, and trains safety staff to develop a well-structured safety awareness team.
12. Manages all safety incentive programs which targets positive behavior and Safety technique such as:
    1. Safety Sam
    2. Quarterly Safety Bonus Award
    3. Annual Safety Award
13. Manages the regular update of the company safety manual regarding policy and OSHA and Environmental compliance.
14. Manages the BROWZ approval of safety manual.
15. Review and update all monthly site-specific safety plans with project team.
16. Work cohesively with the Equipment Manager to ensure safe equipment operating techniques as well as regular equipment maintenance logs.
17. Implement, inspect, and maintain job site and office SDS manuals & train employees in SDS Procedures
18. Ensure safety compliance with signs, posters, barriers, and other materials to properly warn of potential hazards to prevent such problems.
19. Identify closest medical facilities and clinics available closest to every project and distribute information to staff.
20. Accept and review all subcontractor job specific safety programs as well as trying to follow up and make sure the programs are being implemented properly.
21. Oversee motor vehicle safety of the fleet by maintaining records of driver background investigations to make sure they qualify to drive the vehicle.

E.  Competencies

   To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

1. Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Meets commitments.
2. Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
3. Ethics – Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Adheres to the company’s core values of respect, proactive two-way communication, keeping promises, investing in people, and innovation.
4. Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
5. Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
6. Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions.
7. Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
8. Managing People- Takes responsibility for subordinates’ activities; Makes him/herself available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates’ skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products, and services in regard to safety; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.

F. Education and Experience

1. B.S. degree in Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field and/or combination of education and related environmental, health, and Safety experience required.
2. Minimum of five year’s experience in a health & safety position in construction environment required.
3. Professional Certificates (CSP, CHST, OSHT, CSST, CRIS) preferred.
4. Strong OSHA, EPA, NEC, NFPA and building and life safety codes knowledge and application experience.
5. Knowledge of workers compensation laws
6. Multi-state safety management experience a plus.
7. Lead Investigator training in root cause analysis techniques (such as TOPSET, TAPROOT) preferred.
8. Highly organized and efficient with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
9. Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite.

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