HS&E Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is accountable for performing safety and health activities in construction job sites, industrial plants, or at environmental sites to evaluate and control exposure to physical or environmental hazards.

This position requires 90% travel within job sites. The incumbent must have the ability and flexibility to work varying shifts, long hours (8-12 hours), and weekend hours (Saturdays and/or Sundays) according to project needs. The incumbent must also work in different weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, etc.) and office settings (project trailer, job site office, etc.)

The incumbent must support the guiding beliefs and core values of Orion, which are centered on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork, most importantly with each built upon the all-important foundation of Integrity.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts job audits by visiting job sites to identify existing or potential hazards.
• Ensures all employees are working safely and following safety guidelines/standards per company and state and/or federal laws.
• Investigates accidents and prepares accident reports.
• Identifies potential causes for accidents and recommends changes in policies and procedures to prevent accidents and illnesses.
• Transports or accompanies injured employees to medical treatment facilities. Coordinates follow-up visits and work restrictions with medical providers for injured employees.
• Develops reports enumerating hazards found, including documentation and verification of proper abatement steps. Assists field personnel in the abatement of hazards.
• Measures noise levels and air quality using a variety of equipment or instruments.
• Maintains and calibrates instruments of the trade.
• Inspects respirators and trains employees on how to use them.
• Coordinates distribution of personal protective equipment such as vests, gloves, hard hats, harnesses, etc.
• Coordinates respirator fit tests at clinics for employees.
• Enforces use of safety equipment, including personal protective equipment.
• Trains operators of earth and/or material moving equipment such as backhoes, front-end loaders, forklifts, scissor lifts, telescoping boom lifts, among others to qualify for operating authorization.
• Trains employees (on-the-job or in classroom settings) on safety and health requirements to ensure compliance with regulations, including new hire orientation.
• Conducts new hire training on a weekly basis.
• Oversees field activities and monitors for health and safety violations.
• Monitors decontamination of personnel leaving hazardous work zones.
• Issues and monitors hot work permits, confined space entries, and lockout/tag out permits.
• Develops and monitors emergency action plans.
• Assists management to prepare safety and health budget.
• Ensures and remains accountable for the safety of himself/herself as well as any others the incumbent encounters. This includes executing their stop work authority on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed.
• All employees, current and former, must maintain confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential, proprietary, or trade secret information belonging to the Company.

EMPLOYEE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE

• Responsible and accountable for incumbent's own personal safety.
• Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and any others incumbent comes in contact with.
• Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies and procedures and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Reports any and all violations of applicable laws, regulations, or Company policies and procedures promptly and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Performs other related administrative and technical duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.).

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of (2) years of safety-related experience in the construction industry. Associates Degree in Safety or Certificate from a technical school/college or related field or combination of equivalent work experience and education is required. Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred. Safety professional certification is highly desired.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe, and mobile devices (tablets).
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Advanced training skills with the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees at all levels.
• Current driver's license.
• Ability to travel to different job sites approximately 90% of the time.
• OSHA 510 and/or 30 required.
• First-aid/CPR Instructor is helpful.

The Company expects and requires incumbent and each of its other employees to observe and fulfill the above and all other safety responsibilities and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
• The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes hard hats, safety glasses, respirators, ear plugs, steel-toed shoes, or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.
• This individual must also have the ability to identify critical issues and formulate action plans with all levels of management, including corporate and executive.
• The incumbent must possess the ability to remain calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident and as directed by the Safety Representative or other management personnel. Must be capable of evacuating the work area in a timely manner should an emergency situation arise.

Compensation & Benefits

An excellent compensation and benefits package is offered. Benefit plans include:

• Medical, including Prescription Drugs
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off for Vacation, Sick, Holidays, Jury Duty, and Bereavement Leave
• Pre-Tax Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Career Growth & Development

Candidate Response

Qualified applicants should apply through the company career page: https://www.oriongroupholdingsinc.com/about-us/careers-at-orion

Candidates that do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered. The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.