Construction Health Safety Manager

About the role

We are seeking a HSE Manager for our Construction Project in Kodiak, AK. The HSE Manager assists with inspections, accident investigations, conducts safety meetings, and oversees the overall implementation of health, safety, and environmental (EHS) processes. The role involves compiling and maintaining necessary records, logs, and reports required by contractors, clients, and Federal, State, and Local regulations.

As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh offers a small-company feel with large-company backing. We are a fast-growing company at the forefront of technology, committed to being the employer of choice for our employees and the builder of choice for our customers.

Responsibilities

• Works directly with the Project Manager and management team to develop and implement an effective site-specific EHS plan, adhering to all corporate, divisional, and regional EHS programs and processes.
• Assists Project Managers and EHS Managers/Specialists in coordinating subcontractor EHS protocols, including vendors and owner personnel working on company projects.
• Coordinates project EHS programs with subcontractors to eliminate hazards, minimize risks, and aggressively manage losses involving injuries or property damages.
• Conducts quarterly comprehensive on-site EHS audits and periodically inspects the project site, equipment, and processes for compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as company and owner policies.
• Performs accident investigations and completes incident reporting for Project Management review.
• Accompanies injured employees to treatment and medical evaluation, ensuring all EHS protocols are followed.
• Advises Project Management on Industrial Hygiene protocols and performs Environmental Monitoring.
• Manages the 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 EHS requirements, including coordination of new hire EHS orientation programs.
• Administers the corporate SPAT process on assigned projects.
• Completes and provides a weekly EHS update to EHS Leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management, or equivalent.
• CHST (Construction Health & Safety Technician) Certification.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the construction EHS field.
• Excellent communication skills, critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to prioritize, organize, and manage time.
• Knowledge of regulations and standards, hazard recognition, and injury management skills.
• Some travel required.
• Required to stand, sit, walk, and/or climb stairs or ladders.

Benefits

• 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 and progression.
• Opportunities to work and live all over the United States.