Senior HSE Manager

Overview

Walsh is currently seeking a Sr. HSE Manager for the Healthcare Division in Lexington, KY.

The Sr. HSE Manager provides leadership and guidance to assigned projects in the development and implementation of health, safety and environmental (EHS) processes.

As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing.  Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers.

There are many compelling reasons why exceptional people should consider a career with our company:

• Challenging, complex work
• Creative and innovative problem-solving environment
• Supportive, communicative managers who reward hard work
• Opportunities for growth, training, and development
• Flexibility in career path & progression
• Opportunities to work and live all over the United States

Responsibilities

• Implements comprehensive EHS processes for all assigned projects, while adhering to all corporate, divisional, and regional EHS programs and processes. Assists Project Manager and EHS personnel in the evaluation of the project site, equipment, and processes
• Oversees one or more HSE Managers and works directly with the Project Manager and the management team to develop and implement an effective site-specific HSE plan.
• Assists Project Managers and EHS Managers/Specialists in the coordination of subcontractor EHS protocols, including vendors and owner personnel working on company projects. Coordinates project EHS programs with subcontractors. Assists in planning and coordinating work to eliminate hazards, minimize risks, and aggressively manage losses involving injuries or property damages
• Leads investigation and analysis to ensure that they are properly documented. Works to initiate corrective measures in compliance to work standards.
• Assists project teams to ensure that required reports are complete, accurate and submitted per established procedures.
• Ensures that Industrial Hygiene protocols are implemented.
• Manages Company’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy, ensuring proper testing for Pre-Employment, Vehicle Authorization, Reasonable Suspicion, Post-Accident, Random and Follow-Up.
• Provides training and education to Company personnel regarding safety requirements, including coordination of new hire EHS orientation programs.
• Completes and provides weekly EHS updates to EHS leadership.
• Administers the corporate SPAT process on assigned projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Civil Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent
• CHST (Construction Health & Safety Technician) Certification
• Minimum 7 years of experience, with the majority of the experience on major construction projects
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, critical thinking and problem solving abilities, and ability to prioritize, organize and manage time
• Knowledge of regulations and standards as well as hazard recognition and injury management skills
• Some travel required
• Required to stand, walk, sit and/or climb stairs or ladders.

The Walsh Group offers competitive wages and benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation Time & Paid US Holidays
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Maternity Leave Policy
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance

If hired by The Walsh Group, you must be in compliance with your employment location’s COVID-19 related requirements, if any.

The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or hr@walshgroup.com.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran