EHS Engineer

James G. Davis Construction (DAVIS)•Rockville, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At DAVIS, we're redefining the way people experience construction by building success for all. The role of the Environmental Health + Safety (EHS) Engineer is to eliminate or control hazardous conditions resulting from human error, equipment and machine operations which may lead to human injury and / or property damage. This role requires the application of advanced mathematical techniques; professional engineering principles, methods, and techniques; safety-related elements of the physical sciences, ergonomics, psychology and physiology; and safety principles, standards, practices and analytical techniques. Founded in 1966, DAVIS Construction is a general contractor in the Midatlantic region, building over one billion dollars' worth of construction a year, including some of the region's most complex and notable projects, across 11 diverse market sectors. Consistently ranked as an industry leader both nationally and locally, DAVIS has been recognized for 18 consecutive years as one of the area's Best Places to Work by the Washington Business Journal.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health + Safety Sciences or related field; equivalent combinations of technical education and / or industrial related safety experience may substitute for educational requirement
Experience in occupational Environmental Health + Safety or a related field
Current First Aid and CPR certifications
OSHA 30 hour for contractors
Basic knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations
Ability to recognize hazardous situations and recommend corrective measures
Decision making, research and analytical problem solving skills
Time management with the ability to organize, assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands, and to work independently
Possess strong communication skills, and interact effectively at all levels within the organization and external to DAVIS
Construction industry experience

Responsibilities

Perform responsibilities with excellence in service, integrity, inclusion and building relationships as exemplified in DAVIS Core Values
Perform routine walk through inspections of construction areas on small- to medium-sized projects with little to no assistance from other department members; and large-sized projects with assistance
Conduct routine EHS Audits and inspections on projects using DAVIS-provided software
Assemble and deliver project start up safety packages for new projects
Assist teams in determining project signage and posting needs
Participate in project EHS kick off meetings with project team
Prepare and present content for internal project team meetings and trade partner meetings
Review JHAs for high hazard activities
Participate in crane plan review
Complete Monthly Project EHS Assessment
Participate in review of Monthly Project EHS Assessment with project team
Record hours worked each week for all assigned projects for OSHA tracking
Provide all information and documentation required on weekly incident log
Distribute open issues reports to project teams
Verify and close all identified hazards on project sites
Able to research and collaborate to obtain information for EHS-related issues
Participate in OSHA Inspections and consultations
Assist in personal injury and property damage accident investigations; compile data, photographs, and other necessary documentation for reporting purposes
Work with subcontractors to develop overall satisfactory level of safety compliance on projects
Develop and apply practical solutions for project safety issues with assistance
Identify special protective and safety equipment needs for projects with assistance
Provide instruction for DAVIS Competent Person and other EHS-related classes
Enforce EHS regulations with subcontractor and DAVIS personnel
Help develop corporate goals relating to company and project level EHS performance
Assist with EHS Initiatives and Business Plan items
Help develop and update corporate and project EHS policies and procedures
Assist in identification, analysis and control of occupational hazards requiring the application of specialized knowledge, skill and abilities
Review proposed occupational safety policies, guidelines and standards to determine their consistency and recommend technical changes as needed
Apply knowledge of psychological and physiological factors to assist in the installation of safety features and controls, compensating for the possibility of human errors in the operation of machinery and equipment
Assist project teams in planning for high-risk activities and project team inspection schedules
Perform other duties as assigned