Area Health and Safety Lead

Verdantas•Remote-CA, NV

1d•$130,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Health & Safety Manager (HSM) administers and supports Verdantas’ Health & Safety Program across the West Coast. Reporting to the AVP, National Health & Safety Leader (NHSL), the HSM works closely with area leaders, project managers, and field teams to implement company health and safety policies, support regulatory compliance, and strengthen safety performance across offices and project sites. The HSM is a key contact for health and safety matters, supporting employees in office, remote, and field environments and helping proactively identify, manage, and reduce risk. The role leads by example and contributes to incident prevention, response, and continuous improvement of safety performance. It includes Radiation Safety Officer duties related to the company’s nuclear densitometer gauge licenses, as well as serving as the primary contact for MSHA compliance and reporting. The position generally works from an office or home-based setting and requires an expected 50–60% travel for field and office visits or training. The salary range is $130,000–$140,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
10+ years of experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail in safety management.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
CPR/First Aid Instructor certification and training experience.
Obtain Radiation Safety Officer certification within six months of hire.
Proven ability to lead and motivate a team and promote a culture of safety.
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive.
Ability to work or walk on uneven surfaces in all weather conditions.
Ability to regularly lift and carry equipment and materials up to 50 pounds.
Ability to walk, stand, and work outdoors for extended periods during safety audits, including in remote locations, rocky environments, construction sites, fields, or environmentally sensitive areas.

Nice To Haves

Professional safety certification.

Responsibilities

Implement and maintain company health and safety programs, policies, and procedures across the West Coast, and support development and improvement of companywide programs.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations and standards.
Conduct regular safety audits and inspections of facilities and operations to identify and mitigate risks.
Provide safety training and education for new hires and existing employees.
Manage work-related incidents and injuries, lead investigations into incidents and near-misses, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
Maintain accurate records of safety incidents, inspections, and training activities; prepare and submit safety reports.
Develop and implement emergency response plans and procedures.
Provide safety leadership that encourages employee participation and strong safety performance.
Conduct risk assessments and hazard analyses and recommend solutions.
Serve as Radiation Safety Officer, maintaining company licenses with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and California Department of Health for nuclear densitometer gauges; coordinate annual training, gauge transport, storage, maintenance and leak tests, user dosimetry, and regulatory compliance.
Work collaboratively with Health & Safety Managers throughout the company to advance area and companywide health and safety performance and culture.
Support project managers in preparing and reviewing certain project health and safety plans, based on project hazards and complexity.
Obtain MSHA certification and serve as the primary point of contact for MSHA compliance and reporting.
Travel 50–60% for field and office visits or to conduct trainings.