EHS FIELD MANAGER

This role is remote-based with frequent travel required, most often to Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, though travel may extend to other states as project needs require.

About the role

The Field EHS Compliance Manager supports field and sealant operations and actively assists in reducing employee and operational exposure to environmental, health and safety risks at construction sites. This individual uses a variety of tools, techniques, and data collection methods to analyze trends and make recommendations for corrective action. This position is responsible for implementing and overseeing safety programs and procedures at construction sites to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role plays a critical part in promoting a culture of safety, preventing incidents, and ensuring the health and well-being of all personnel on-site.

SAFETY IS OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY. We believe a safe workplace is built on mutual respect, care, and accountability. Every team member is empowered and expected to follow safety practices, look out for one another, and speak up about potential risks. Together, we create an environment where everyone goes home safely each day.

At Wells, you’re part of a team that takes pride in building something that lasts. Whether you’re in operations, a manufacturing facility, or out in the field, your work plays a direct role in creating quality structures that support our communities. We value hard work, reliability, and teamwork because getting the job done right requires collaboration. With a strong focus on safety, collaboration, and ingenuity, we create an environment where you can build your experience, contribute to meaningful work, and make an impact.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, implements, and maintains field safety processes to prevent injuries.
• Builds and reinforces a strong safety culture, holding all employees accountable.
• Conducts Job Safety Analyses, site inspections, and audits, implementing necessary changes.
• Delivers OSHA compliance and new hire safety training, maintaining accurate records.
• Rectifies unsafe acts and recognizes safe behaviors to reinforce safety practices.
• Sets and tracks safety goals to protect employees and minimize company liability.
• Manages workers’ compensation cases and supports injured employees’ return to work.
• Investigates accidents, incidents, and near misses, performing root cause analysis and recommending corrective actions.
• Evaluates and recommends improvements for PPE and other safety equipment.
• Collaborates with leadership, safety committees, and project teams to integrate and monitor safety in daily operations.

Requirements

We're looking for a proactive, detail-oriented safety professional experienced in field safety processes and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate excels at building a safety-first culture, conducting site inspections and audits, delivering OSHA and new hire training, and managing workers' compensation cases. Strong skills in accident investigation, root cause analysis, and effective cross-team collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety management, construction management, industrial hygiene or related program preferred.
• Five (5) years of experience in construction safety including environmental compliance and reporting.
• Bi-lingual capabilities (Spanish-English) preferred.
• CHST (Construction Health & Safety Technician) preferred.
• OSHA 10 and 30-hour certification in construction preferred.
• Knowledge of Fall Protection Systems, Rigging, Crane Operations preferred.
• First Aid, CPR, and AED Certified preferred.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license, and the ability to operate a motor vehicle is required.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Occasional visits to active plant and field locations are required based on operational needs.
• Ability to wear all required PPE, including but not limited to safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, high visibility vest, hard hat, and other PPE as required while in the plant and field.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and navigate active plant and field environments as needed.
• Must be able to climb stairs, walk on uneven surfaces, and safely move through industrial work areas.
• May be exposed to moving equipment, machinery, and other standard industrial hazards.
• May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, rain, as well as noise, dust, and vibration.

Benefits

Wells provides a competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid disability and life insurance.
• Wellness incentives.
• Paid holidays and PTO.
• Flexible spending accounts and HSA options.
• 401(k) with profit sharing.
• Access to Nice Healthcare.
• Employee assistance resources.
• Pet insurance.
• Additional voluntary coverage such as critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans.
• Health and family care leave available to both union and non-union employees.

Union employee benefits are provided through separate collective bargaining agreements.