EHS Manager I
Dragados USA

Job Info

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SUMMARY

This position will be responsible for the administration and management of the company's Safety programs in accordance with federal and local laws and regulations; serves to prevent, minimize, and correct accident and injuries, as well as addressing safety problems as they affect the corporation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field and industry related professional certifications such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CHST (Certified Health & Safety Technician), or CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist) are strongly preferred
• 5 years of safety working experience in the Heavy Construction
• Thorough knowledge of applicable government regulations, safety compliance and industrial hygiene
• Business acumen, strong analytical skills, and strategic thinking abilities
• Understanding of organizational behavior, communication skills, the ability to influence, ability to work on a team, and the ability to influence positively
• Electrical safety working knowledge
• Self-starter
• OSHA Outreach Trainer for the Construction Industry, CHST, and/or Certified Safety Professional certification
• Self-motivated, team focused professional
• ISO 45001 & 14001 knowledge

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, implement, and supervise all project safety, accident, and fire prevention programs for a major bridge replacement
• Direct the work of other Safety Managers and personnel
• Analyze need and determine specifications for protective safety equipment, materials, and gear
• Direct surveillance, inspect, and control hazardous working conditions or unsafe employee activities
• Insure all required records and reports are complete, accurate, and submitted as per established procedures
• Maintain Safety and Health Program that meets or exceeds corporate minimum requirements
• Create, communicate, enforce and identify opportunities for improvements in Project Safety Program
• Coordinate, schedule, and facilitate all Subcontractors Pre-Construction Safety Planning Meetings acting as a resource for field operations with compliance on Federal (OSHA) and state as well as local safety and health regulations
• Maintain all administrative tasks related to project specific safety documentation/filing system, etc., including OSHA record keeping, management reports, etc.
• Review and approve all Subcontractors Site Specific Safety Programs and Job Hazard Analysis prior to Subcontractor mobilization
• Conduct regular site evaluations, follow up and tracking of corrections to deficiencies
• Attend superintendent meetings and monitor Tool Box Talks/Discussions to assure documentation and quality
• Perform root cause and accident investigation techniques in the event of a job site accident - including collection of safety and health standard incident reporting forms and documentation working closely with local and Risk Management
• Enforce documentation on the proper training of employees as related to their scope of work
• Ability to conduct in-house training on various health and safety related topics
• Assist with OSHA inspections, compliance reviews, insurance provider reviews/audits, and other federal, state, or local agency reviews/inquiries
• Work with senior management, line management and project teams to ensure organizations SH&E compliance
• Implement SH&E programs, conduct training
• Risk/Claims Management

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