EHS Manager

J.F. White Contracting•Boston, MA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

This position will be responsible for the administration and management of the company's Safety programs in accordance with federal and local laws and regulations; serves to prevent, minimize, and correct accident and injuries, as well as addressing safety problems as they affect the corporation.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a related field
Must be an OSHA Outreach Trainer for the Construction Industry
OSHA 30 HR certified
First-aid/CPR/AED Certified
Competent Person status (Scaffold, Confined Space, Rigging, Fall Protection, HAZCOM, LOTO)
5 years of safety experience in Heavy Construction
Thorough understanding of government regulations, industrial hygiene, electrical safety, and ISO 45001 & 14001 standards
Strong business acumen
Analytical skills
Strategic thinking
Self-motivated team player with the ability to influence organizational behavior and communicate effectively across all levels

Nice To Haves

CSP strongly preferred
CHST strongly preferred
CIH strongly preferred
MBTA experience preferred

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, and supervise project safety, accident, and fire prevention programs for a major bridge replacement
Analyze needs and determine specifications for protective safety equipment, materials, and gear
Direct surveillance, inspect, and control hazardous working conditions or unsafe employee activities
Insure all required records and reports are complete, accurate, and submitted as per established procedures
Maintain Safety and Health Program that meets or exceeds corporate minimum requirements
Create, communicate, enforce and identify opportunities for improvements in the Project Safety Program
Coordinate, schedule, and facilitate all Subcontractors Pre-Construction Safety Planning Meetings acting as a resource for field operations with compliance on Federal (OSHA) and state as well as local safety and health regulations
Maintain all administrative tasks related to project specific safety documentation/filing system, etc., including OSHA record keeping, management reports, etc.
Review and approve all Subcontractors Site Specific Safety Programs and Job Hazard Analysis prior to Subcontractor mobilization
Conduct daily site evaluations, follow up and tracking of corrections to deficiencies
Attend superintendent meetings and monitor Tool Box Talks/Discussions to assure documentation and quality
Perform root cause and accident investigation techniques in the event of a job site accident – including collection of safety and health standard incident reporting forms and documentation working closely with local leadership and Risk Management teams
Enforce documentation on the proper training of employees as related to their scope of work
Ability to conduct in-house training on various health and safety related topics
Assist with OSHA inspections, compliance reviews, insurance provider reviews/audits, and other federal, state, or local agency reviews/inquiries
Work with senior management, line management and project teams to ensure organizations SH&E compliance
Implement SH&E programs, conduct training