Branch Safety, Environmental, and Health Manager
About The Position
The Environmental Health and Safety Manager supports an exterior building maintenance and window-cleaning branch of Valcourt Group. The role manages branch compliance with safety regulations and company policies, with particular attention to general safety, fall protection, suspended access, and specialty equipment such as water-fed poles and drones. As the primary branch-level EHS contact and subject matter expert, this person helps mitigate risk while working with branch management and team members to implement the company’s EHS programs and web-based management systems in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements. The position applies EHS management practices including job safety analyses, worker training and evaluations, job-site inspections, corrective actions, and incident reporting, investigation, and review. The manager collaborates with branch team members to prevent and correct unsafe conditions and behaviors, supports regulatory compliance, promotes Valcourt’s safety culture with branch management, safety representatives, and the Corporate EHS Department, and responds to branch-level emergencies. The position is based at the HSG LAX branch in Los Angeles, California. Regular travel to work locations is required, including overnight travel and travel to branch locations at a moment’s notice.
Requirements
- Significant field experience related to Environmental, Health & Safety, or a bachelor’s degree in safety from a four-year college or university.
- At least 3 to 5 years of related experience implementing and training on Health & Safety programs.
- Understanding of OSHA and ANSI regulatory requirements.
- Prior experience coordinating and supporting OSHA regulatory requirements.
- Prior experience delivering formal or informal safety training to managers and employees.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and other Office tools.
- Communicate effectively and complete inspection and investigation reports promptly and accurately.
- Present information and respond professionally to questions from field operations personnel, managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret field reports, technical materials, and governmental regulations.
- Ability to engage employees, managers, and leaders and convey complex information or data.
- Problem-solving and leadership skills; self-directed ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to use general office equipment, including phones, computers, and copiers.
- Ability to work at heights and climb ladders, stairs, MEWPs, and other elevated workstations.
- Ability to work in a busy, often distracting environment and outdoors in varied hot and cold weather conditions.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds unassisted and to sit, stand, or walk for long periods.
- Reliable means of transportation for driving to branch locations.
- Valid identification for domestic air travel and ability to travel overnight regularly and at a moment’s notice.
Nice To Haves
- Building maintenance industry experience.
Responsibilities
- Manage, collaborate on, and assist with implementation of Valcourt EHS policies, programs, and procedures at the branch for management and employees.
- Schedule and deliver training for branch managers, supervisors, and employees to meet applicable standards, policies, and procedures and support the company’s safety culture.
- Assist with recordkeeping and qualification documentation related to safety and training, including materials required by OSHA, state regulatory agencies, property-management liaisons, Local Emergency Planning Coordinators, and other agencies.
- Assist with new-employee safety orientation and safety training for new and existing employees.
- Complete Train-the-Trainer courses and conduct periodic branch training, particularly on fall protection, suspended-access equipment, and work at height.
- Assist with the company’s subcontractor and/or franchise safety program.
- Assist with branch emergency response to safety, health, and environmental incidents and injuries.
- Manage incident and injury investigations from initial report through closure for the branch.
- Oversee implementation of corrective actions resulting from incidents or site inspections and ensure timely completion.
- Proactively identify EHS matters and recommend, develop, and implement branch solutions.
- Support the Valcourt Safety Team’s initiatives, programs, audits, and continuous improvement of EHS department performance.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
