Project Ehs Specialist I With F.d. Thomas, Inc.

About Company
F.D. Thomas, Inc. (FDT) is one of the largest coating and specialty contractors in the United States with offices in California, Oregon, Washington, and the East Coast. FDT is headquartered in Central Point, OR.
FDT is a wholly owned operating company of ASRC Industrial (AIS). AIS was founded in 2016 by Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC), an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971. As part of an ANC all our operating companies are Minority Business Enterprises (MBE). We help our clients meet their diversity spending objectives while also providing sustainable returns for our nearly 13,500 Iñupiat shareholders.
We offer competitive salaries and full range of benefits including: generous PTO plan, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K (100% match up to 4% eligible compensation) and 100% immediate vesting, basic and supplemental life insurance, short-term and long-term disability as well as other benefits.
Job Summary FD Thomas is seeking an experienced EHS Specialist to come and join our growing team!
As an EHS Specialist, you will be responsible for safety supervision of the field crew during their daily job assignments. Supporting the Site PM, Site EHS Manager, and Regional EHS Manager to ensure personnel, materials, equipment, and work environments achieve safety effectiveness and compliance. Required to be visible in the field 80 percent of work day/week.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervise daily work crew of field personnel.

• Assist with creating Site Safety Plans and Activity Hazards Analysis documents
• Anticipate, Recognize, Evaluate and Mitigate Safety & Health factors in the workplace
• Provide field personnel with timely interpretation in support of resolution of field issues
• Evaluate & Update Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for accuracy
• Evaluate Site Hazards and develop JSA and Task Specific Lift and Fall Protection Plans
• Conduct and participate daily & weekly toolbox and safety meetings
• Provide mentoring to field personnel regarding safety & health
• Accident and incident investigation & reporting occurring to all employees, visitors, subcontractors, and others
• Manage Return to Work / Light Duty for Injured workers.
• Liaison with AIS Workers Compensation Coordinator
• Immediately correct any unsafe condition; document and advise proper chain of command
• Ensure appropriate follow-through for any safety related infraction
• Help establish priorities and procedures to correct any safety violation
• Maintain a system for reporting, monitoring, and correcting all safety problems. Document all issues and corrective actions taken.
• Assists in preparing safety policies and procedures; implement all policies and procedures
• Participates and advises the Corporate Safety Committee and maintains close communication with administration in matters of safety requiring management action
• Perform daily jobsite inspections for any conditions that pose potential safety problems. Document all inspections.
• Collects drug testing specimen as required for random drug testing
• Enforce Safety requirements and disciplinary action as needed
• Assist the Corporate Office & Site Personnel with establishing and maintaining an effective EHS Program
• Perform EHS Assessments of work activities
• Assist management with EHS Compliance concerns
• Evaluate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Systems for adequacy
• Ensure Site EHS Records are documented in Vista PM-08 Safety and other archiving databases.
• Perform Audits of EHS Documentation in Vista
• Ensure Employees onsite have required training/certifications for their scope of work
• Run Audit Reports within Vista as needed (training, certifications, etc.)
• Close training gaps by providing EHS training to workers to coordinating classes through Safetyskills.
• Provide weekly look ahead to Division Management and update Shared Safety Calendar with activities.
• Provide weekly safety observations.
• Attends weekly meetings with Corporate Safety Dept. as requested.
• Trains, counsels, advises site personnel on all safety issues
• While it is impossible to list every duty that may be asked of an employee, the Employer may ask that an employee do other duties as the business need arises
• Maintain confidential information regarding the company and/or its personnel
• Attend meetings with Owner/Client and management
• Other duties as are assigned

Key Requirements, Education, and Experience:

• OSHA 500 Certification
• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of OSHA regulations for the construction industry.
• Competent knowledge and application of the safety principles and practices listed above.
• Must have a broad working knowledge in the theory and practice of IH including methods, procedures, and techniques used in collecting samples and testing for health hazards common in the industrial painting business.
• Must be able to communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner.
• Must have excellent writing abilities in the preparation and delivery of safety plans, reports, training materials, investigations, and other written correspondence.
• Ability to effectively work with all levels of people from entry level laborers to Project Leaders, Division Managers, corporate office staff, and public officials.
• Computer proficient using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Windows, Outlook, etc.)
• Must be able to organize and prioritize work with minimal supervision.
• Must be eligible to sit for the CHST exam.

PREFERRED (KSA) QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in safety, industrial hygiene, or a related field of study
• 10 years' experience in a similar position
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Driver's license, clean driving record, vehicle insurance, reliable and legal transportation.

KEY PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS:

• JSA's are current in relation to the current task and associated hazards
• Daily jobsite inspections are conducted, and the findings are communicated to the field personnel
• Field personnel are knowledgeable in safety & health and can recognize hazards
• Open Communication between field personnel and supervision
• Accurate documentation of safety & health records
• PPE is adequate

EEO Statement:
ASRC Industrial and its operating companies affords equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. ASRC Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.