Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator

Join Riggs Distler & Company, Inc., a leader in the construction industry with over a century of service supporting America’s most important infrastructure projects in the Southwest region of the United States. Riggs Distler has a reputation as an employer of choice in the industry and promotes a safe, exciting, and team-oriented work environment, empowering people to grow and evolve with our business.

About the role

As the EHS Coordinator III, you will research, lead, plan, and manage the execution of Environmental, Health & Safety initiatives for Underground Electric Utility Infrastructure projects and teams to ensure a safe work environment for all.

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
• 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 initiates 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 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, EHS, or related field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• 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

Skills

• Advanced research, planning, analyzing, organization, prioritization, and execution skills
• Excellent forward-thinking, problem-solving, follow-up, and time management skills
• Advanced ability to follow through on open items
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office and other relevant software programs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to present and train others
• Excellent customer-focus and interpersonal skills to communicate expectations
• Advanced ability to work with all levels both inside and outside the organization
• 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
• Company Paid: Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

$70,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year