Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage HSE field personnel, including workload planning, coaching, and accountability.
• Translate reports and data trends into actionable insights to drive continuous improvement in HSE performance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for incident notifications, including after‑hours support, and lead incident response, investigation, and case management.
• Manage and adhere to project and department HSE budgets.
• Represent HSE in client meetings, audits, and high‑visibility situations, including addressing performance concerns.
• Drive HSE campaigns and initiatives aligned with company risk trends and client priorities (e.g., heat stress, property damage prevention, Good Catch participation).
• Ensure consistent implementation of HSE programs, policies, and procedures across all job sites.
• Collaborate with Operations to plan work safely while maintaining alignment with production goals.
• Conduct field engagement visits (minimum 3‑4 times per week) to maintain visibility and support field execution.
• Lead incident investigations to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, from craft personnel to executive leadership.
• Review and certify OSHA log submittals prior to Leadership sign‑off.
• Support and advise on bid/estimate PQF submissions.
• Review and approve EHW safe work plans in the HSE Director’s absence.
• Coordinate and lead department meetings (e.g., weekly/quarterly L10).
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director, as needed.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in petrochemical construction safety, or five (5) years with a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to use HSE performance metrics, trend data, and field feedback to make informed decisions, identify risk areas, and support continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to lead incident investigations and manage casework, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Experience leading or supporting HSE personnel and field operations, including coaching and performance management.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to represent HSE in client‑facing and high‑pressure environments.
• Intermediate to advanced understanding of construction safety standards OSHA 1926 (e.g., excavations, scaffolding, steel erection, working at heights, incident investigation, and case management).
• Ability and willingness to support after‑hours incident response and business needs as required.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain, a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card.
• Basic knowledge of DOT regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• ASP, CSP, CHST, OHST, or similar certifications are highly preferred.
• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a related field preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred, with the ability to effectively communicate with craft personnel in the field.