Deputy ES&H Manager

Job Summary

The Deputy Project ES&H Manager serves as a key member of the project leadership team and acts on behalf of the Project ES&H Manager, as delegated. The position requires demonstrated experience operating within both OSHA-regulated construction environments and MSHA-regulated mining and mining-construction environments. Bechtel ES&H leadership roles are responsible for leading ES&H personnel, supporting project execution, ensuring regulatory compliance, driving performance improvement, and interacting with stakeholders and regulatory agencies.

Major Responsibilities

• Lead and support project ES&H programs and personnel.
• Ensure compliance with company, client, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise, coach, and develop ES&H staff and field personnel.
• Conduct inspections, audits, assessments, and field observations.
• Identify hazards, manage risks, and exercise stop-work authority when necessary.
• Support incident investigations, corrective actions, and lessons learned.
• Oversee contractor and subcontractor ES&H performance.
• Integrate ES&H requirements into project planning and execution.
• Support emergency preparedness, response planning, and training programs.
• Monitor performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build effective relationships with clients, regulators, and project stakeholders.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and risk mitigation.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) related to environmental, safety, health or science-related discipline and 8 -10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.
• Required Knowledge And Skills:
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing ES&H programs within OSHA-regulated construction environments and MSHA-regulated mining or mine-construction environments.
• Experience managing ES&H compliance for multiple contractors and subcontractors on large-scale construction projects.
• Experience leading significant incident investigations, corrective action programs, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Strong working knowledge of risk assessment methodologies, critical control management, contractor management systems, and ES&H management systems.
• Bilingual English and Spanish communication skills is preferable and advantageous.

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