HS&E Supervisor

Position Summary

This position is accountable for developing and maintaining programs and policies in the areas of Employee Safety, Accident & Incident Prevention, Safe Work Practices, Safety Training, OSHA Compliance, Workers Compensation, Field Safety Audits, Emergency Response, Employee Wellness, Risk Management, Fire Protection, Pollution Prevention, and Safety Policies & Procedures at Orion Marine Group. The incumbent is responsible for providing safety management oversight for marine construction operations in all geographic areas where the Company has marine operations.

Specific Responsibilities

• Works to provide administrative, analytical, and Safety project support.
• Updates weekly safety project reports, monthly PCSR reports, and quarterly safety recognition reports.
• Provides support for the development of bid proposals for potential customers, such as: Construction Site Safety Plans, emergency action plans, and statistical information.
• Develops and maintains the Safety department office files.
• Aids in Safety inspections and Safety audits by participating as a team member.
• Aids in Safety statistical data analysis by identifying areas for continuous improvement.
• Captures and coordinates training class registration, scheduling, and provides administrative support to instructors.
• Supports claims (injury, damage, and pollution) by reporting, documenting, and gathering insurance-related information for the Safety and Compliance manager.
• Supports by data entry into Safety Management System database (Intelex) etc.

Employee Safety and Compliance

• Responsible and accountable for incumbent's own personal safety.
• Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and any others incumbent comes in contact with.
• Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies and procedures and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Reports any and all violations of applicable laws, regulations, or Company policies and procedures promptly and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Performs other related administrative and technical duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.).

Position Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years safety and health experience in marine construction environment is required.
• A B.S. or A.A.S. Degree in Occupational or Industrial Safety or related discipline is strongly preferred.
• A BCSP safety credential (CSP, ASP, CHST, OHST, STS-C, Etc.) is required or the candidate must be able to obtain a BCSP credential within 1 year.
• The successful candidate must have a working knowledge of Safety Management, local state, and federal Safety Regulations, Accident & Incident Prevention, Emergency Response, Risk Management, and standard safety Policies & Procedures.
• Prior experience in the Marine Construction industry is preferred.
• This individual must also possess training skills, communication skills (verbal and writing), and must be able to effectively interface with employees at all levels of the organization.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
• The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required.
• This includes hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, ear plugs, steel-toed shoes, or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.
• The incumbent must possess the ability to identify critical issues and formulate action plans with all levels of management including corporate.
• The incumbent must remain calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident and as directed by the Safety Representative or other management personnel.
• Must be capable of evacuating the work area in a timely manner should an emergency situation arise.

Compensation & Benefits

An excellent compensation and benefits package is offered. Benefit plans include: Medical, including Prescription Drugs; Dental; Vision; Life and AD&D Insurance; Short Term and Long-term Disability Insurance; Employee Assistance Plan; 401(k) Retirement Plan; Paid Time Off for Vacation, Sick, Holidays, Jury Duty, and Bereavement Leave; Pre-Tax Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Career Growth & Development.