Health & Safety Manager - Japan

• Ensure the implementation of Accident Prevention Plans (APP), Health and Safety Plans, applicable regulations and SOPs.
• Actively promote and support the health and safety programs at project sites
• Oversee the completion of Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) preparation and acceptance
• Facilitate health and safety training for Company staff, subcontractors, and any parties required to participate to ensure achievement of exceptional health & safety performance including developing training content and delivering course information
• Author health and safety related documentation (reports, logs, records, and site specific risk mitigation plans), completing required information for daily reports and client communications in a timely and accurate manner
• Ensure that all documentation is organized and stored as required
• Conduct regular inspections to assess compliance with applicable requirements
• Take appropriate actions to prevent loss and mitigate risk in accordance with Company standards and practices
• Ensure that deficiencies are corrected in a timely manner and to acceptable measures
• Represent the Company in a positive and professional manner in client and regulatory agency interactions, serving as the primary point of contact for site health & safety
• Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure that health and safety activities are incorporated effectively into project plans
• Log health and safety incidents in the Company Incident Database
• Facilitate incident investigations and completion of associated documentation
• Verify implementation and close-out of corrective actions
• Provide mentoring, direction, and subject matter expertise to Health & Safety Supervisors and/or junior level staff
• Participate in employment interviews and make hiring recommendations
• In addition to the accountabilities above, other responsibilities, tasks, and deliverables may be assigned to the incumbent of this position

• The ability to communicate in written and oral formats with diplomacy and tact
• An aptitude for exercising independent thinking and reasoning
• Demonstrated success in teaching others health and safety concepts and requirements
• Skilled in leading others without formal reporting authority
• Proven knowledge of US Army Corps of Engineers EM 385 1-1, OSHA 1910 and 1926
• Competent in using Microsoft Office products, email systems, and Windows
• Must be able to obtain and maintain military base pass as required
• Travel: Must be able and willing to work on-site at project location with periodic travel home with project management approval.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction health and safety
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a Construction related field from an accredited institution.  Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for this requirement. 

• Previous experience working on international projects preferred.
• Proven track record in ground-up, multi-story construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects with budgets of $10 million or more.

• Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time off and Holiday Pay
• 401k with deferral matching, ESOP, Student Debt Reduction Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Educational Assistance, Mentorship Program, ECC University
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Company-matching charitable giving program

Salary : $90,000 - $100,000