EHS Manager- Hartford, CT

EHS Manager- Full Time

Location: Hartford, CT, 06101

What you will be doing:

• 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

Experience you will need:

• 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

Top reasons to work for our client:

• Great team environment!

• Manager is well respected by team!

• Inclusive Workplace

• Awesome career development opportunities!

• Competitive Rates