Ehs Field Manager

Wells•Waukesha, WI

About The Position

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Field EHS Compliance Manager supports field and sealant operations and actively assists in reducing employee and operational exposure to environmental, health and safety risks at construction sites. This individual uses a variety of tools, techniques, and data collection methods to analyze trends and make recommendations for corrective action. This position is responsible for implementing and overseeing safety programs and procedures at construction sites to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role plays a critical part in promoting a culture of safety, preventing incidents, and ensuring the health and well-being of all personnel on-site. WHY WORK FOR US? At Wells, we empower our team members to deliver an exceptional client experience. Our employees are talented problem solvers that shine in preconstruction, engineering, operations, and project management. They bring innovative solutions that yield outstanding results. In the design and construction industry, we focus on honesty and hard work to build trust that lasts beyond individual projects. Our team is consistently working to improve building processes and raise industry standards. We meet our partners' needs through collaborative efforts that ensure safe and certain results, reducing risks along the way. Together, we help businesses and individuals succeed and change our communities for the better. WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER Wells values our employees and is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Health, dental and vision insurance Paid premiums for short- and long-term disability, and life insurance Wellness Incentives Paid holidays Flex spending for medical and daycare Health savings account (HSA) 401(k) plan with profit sharing Access to Nice Healthcare Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off (PTO) Wishbone Pet Insurance Critical Illness Benefit Plan Accident Insurance Plan Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Plan Please note that the benefits listed here are for non-union employees. Benefits for union employees are covered under separate collective bargaining agreements which can be obtained through their union business agent or their HR representative. Other benefits include Health and Family Care leave for both union and non-union employees.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in safety management, construction management, industrial Hygiene or related program preferred.
Five (5) years of experience in construction safety including environmental compliance and reporting.
Possession of a valid drivers license, and the ability to operate a motor vehicle is required.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk on uneven surfaces for extended periods of time.
Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for typing, filing, and using office equipment.
Visual acuity and ability to read small print.
Hearing acuity and ability to communicate effectively with others.
Ability to lift and move equipment between 25 to 50 pounds
Mobility and ability to move around construction sites as needed.
Must be capable of working in heat and wintry conditions.
Must be capable of climbing, bending, kneeling, squatting, sitting, walking (flat and uneven surfaces).
Must be comfortable working at heights.

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual capabilities (Spanish-English) preferred
CHST (Construction Health & Safety Technician preferred
OSHA 10 and 30-hour certification in construction preferred
Knowledge of Fall Protection Systems, Rigging, Crane Operations preferred.
First Aid, CPR, and AED Certified preferred

Responsibilities

Identifies, implements, or recommends for implementation, and maintain field safety processes to help keep employees injury free.
Continues to build a safety culture and holds employees at all levels accountable for demonstrating behaviors that embrace the safety culture.
Performs Job Safety Analyses and audits and implements changes accordingly.
Conduct regular site inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety standards.
Provides OSHA compliance and other safety training and maintains records to comply with all OSHA guidelines.
Provides Field and Sealants new hire safety orientation.
Immediately rectify unsafe acts, as well as recognize safe behaviors to reinforce their repetition.
Build goals that complement the overall safety goals that protect employees from harm and our company from liability issues.
Manages Field / Sealants worker compensation cases, including guidance and assistance to support injured employees return to work.
Provides accident and injury trends and goals to all levels of management.
Completes accident investigations to drive out root cause and eliminate from future occurrences.
Supports leadership with regards to OSHA investigations and inspections.
Evaluates PPE and related safety equipment and makes recommendations and changes as needed.
Works with the safety committee to ensure positive changes are happening and progress is monitored.
Monitors, performs, and/or schedules atmospheric testing such as carbon dioxide and silica testing at respective locations.
Assists with SDS files and updates as needed. Also provide information for Project Bid packages
Assists the DOT Compliance Manager with acquiring all DOT documents needed to keep Field / Sealants personnel in compliance with relevant regulations.
Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses; prepare detailed reports and recommend corrective actions.
Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, and subcontractors to integrate safety into daily operations.
Provides reporting of accident goals and trends to all levels of management.
Acts in professional manner that demonstrates the individual has good character and can be trusted by all employees.
Ensure spills are addressed per internal policy and reported as required.