Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Participates in the pre-job planning process, supporting Project Teams and EHS Managers in the development of project specific Environmental, Health and Safety Plans to ensure a safe work environment
• Facilitate HR and Environmental, Health and Safety Orientations for regional office, field personnel and union employees to ensure a positive onboarding experience and quick acclimation to the company is achieved
• Analyzes EHS audit data from regional offices, projects, and work locations and develops action plans to ensure employees consistently follow industry specific safe work standards
• Problem-solves any significant issues that result from Environmental, Health and Safety investigations and initiate corrective action procedures quickly to minimize future risk
• Facilitates regular Environmental, Health and Safety training sessions for all regional employees to ensure compliance and a safe work environment for all
• Leads, motivates, mentors, trains and develops other team members to ensure optimal performance and success is achieved while growing the overall competencies of the team
• Evaluates the process for distribution of EHS equipment and information and recommends enhancements that continue to protect the Environmental, Health and Safety of all employees
• Conducts periodic audits of training documents, EHS forms and other records to validate accuracy and to confirm documents were distributed/filed timely and according to specified guidelines
• Performs regulatory research based on the project, equipment, chemicals, or other situations and implements Environmental, Health and Safety protocols that minimize risk to the employees and client
• Evaluates environmental hazards on the job and executes a process for the proper handling and disposal of materials
• Reviews regional DOT testing results and ensures corrective action procedures are followed in accordance with Environmental, Health and Safety regulations
• Presents status updates at client meetings on EHS initiatives and compliance to ensure leaders have the most current information regarding Environmental, Health and Safety protocols at project sites
• May be required to act as lead or supervise other EHS staff on large projects
• Manages complex investigations where unsafe acts or incidents occur to ensure proper handling techniques and corrective actions are implemented to minimize ongoing risk.

Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, EHS or related field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Experience: 7 + years of experience in an Environmental, Health and Safety role within the civil construction, electric utility or similar field
• Knowledge of electrical utility construction work practices and safety procedures
• Certification: OSHA Authorized Trainer, Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP); CHST; etc.; First Aid, CPR, AED and OSHA Training completion
• Bilingual Preferred
• Functional Skills: Advanced research, planning, analyzing, organization, prioritization, and execution skills required; excellent forward-thinking, problem-solving, follow-up, and time management skills; advanced ability to follow through on open items
• Technology Skills: Advanced skills with Microsoft Office and other relevant software programs
• Language Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to present and train others
• Leadership/Behaviors: Excellent customer-focus and interpersonal skills to communicate expectations; advanced ability to work with all levels both inside and outside the organization. Requires a strong work ethic and a high value system focused on quality, safety and accuracy; able to work independently; advanced influencing and collaboration skills; strong sense of urgency to get things done. Able to lead, train and mentor others

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Paid Time Off
• Company sponsored Healthcare Plan including Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• HSA Account with Company Contribution
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Student Loan Payment & 529 College Saving Program
• Company Paid:
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Assistance Program