•8 to 10 years of experience as a Safety Professional
•Must keep active certifications and documentation (NY HSE license, OSHA, EM 385-1, etc.)
•Conducts safety and health audits of project(s) under unit/district
•Leads safety training sessions and develop safety programs as necessary May manage a safety staff
Responsibilities
Candidate will support the HSE Director and provide Safety Management oversight at the project site evel as well as serve as the primary on-site Safety Professional.
Calculation and control of HSE budgets, staffing requirements and schedules; preparation of certification/classification programs and the preparation of the supporting HSE documents; coordination and execution of Safety Cases and support studies; Quantitative Risk Assessments; Process Hazard Analyses; Fire Protection Specifications and Environmental Impact Assessments as required by certification or regulatory entities
Ensures project site adheres to company and regulatory HSE standards and guidelines
Conducts onsite risk assessment and mitigation Develops and Customize Safety Plans for various jobsites that adhere to local and national/international codes Manages, trains and supervises HSE employees, inspectors, nurses, medics, and other employees working in the HSE department on a project through an expert knowledge of the Company’s HSE standards, programs and goals
Manages the application of HSE procedures as established by the Company on a project site or in an office through departmental training.
Provides guidance, assistance and advice through interpretation of Company HSE practices and procedures in relation to client requirements and current legislation and regulations Liaises as necessary between the Company, Client, insurance carriers and regulatory agencies in order to provide assistance and resolution in regard to audits, remedial actions, worker’s compensation claims and other HSE related issues
Makes decisions independently on engineering/scientific problems and methods relating to HSE using advanced techniques, modifications and extensions of theories, precepts and practices of the particular field, related sciences and disciplines
Provides input for HSE permit preparation on projects by maintaining expert knowledge of current guidelines and regulations
Develops, customizes, and supervises the implementation of HSE programs, including project site-based HSE orientation, recognition and awards programs, to all levels of project staff to ensure a balance between productivity and the safety of project staff and visitors in accordance with applicable laws and regulations Initiates, fosters and maintains HSE standards and goals through company and/or project wide HSE programs to heighten awareness and ensure a safe and productive work environment
Supervises the monitoring of HSE metrics in order to provides recommendations to HSE management when necessary to meet Company HSE standards and goals
Oversees the development of approaches and solutions to HSE-related issues including managing investigations of accidents and near-misses, summarization of findings, and recommendation of strategies to prevent recurrences; supervises proposals and the implementation of a course of action approved by the Company and the Client
Oversees the collection, protection and data storage related to project incidents that may result in litigation Supervises the preparation, maintenance, retrieval, and communication of records, reports, or documents that may be required to meet corporate or regulatory requirements, including monitoring the application of HSE standards and goals
Other Skills and Abilities
•Must be able to legally work in the United States.
Must be able to travel to other locations and serve as the primary Health and Safety Professional for extended peroids of time (50-60%)
•Must be willing to work in a drug-free environment and agree to a post offer drug test. •Must be willing to work safely and keep OSHA recordable incidents to a minimum.
•Comprehensive knowledge of industry standards and specialty bridge design software; must be proficient with MS Office.
•Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to effectively plan and organize to meet project deadlines.
Supervisory Responsibilities
May be responsible for management of one or more Health and Safety Representatives
Education and/or Experience
A Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent combination of education and experience. Other Skills and Abilities
•Must be able to legally work in the United States.
•Must be willing to work in a drug-free environment and agree to a post offer drug test.
•Must be willing to work safely and keep OSHA recordable incidents to a minimum.
•Comprehensive knowledge of industry standards and specialty bridge design software; must be proficient with MS Office.
•Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively plan and organize to meet project deadlines.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to work with mathematical concepts related to structural engineering and related calculations. Individual should some level of business acumen, including knowledge of operating expenses, profit, etc.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software, reporting tools related to databases.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Current driver's license
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Some lifting may be required. Must have the ability to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress). Must be able to use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e. harness, life vest, lift buckets, etc.) While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk.
American Bridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/H/V
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