ES&H Representative

Cynet Systems•Brownsville, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists in the execution of the safety component of an ESH Program, encompassing both technical and administrative aspects. This role involves preparing and implementing Safety and Health Management Plans, associated plans, procedures, and training programs. The ES&H Representative provides crucial input to various groups, including Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Subcontracts, and Commissioning, to ensure safety and health requirements are embedded in project planning and execution. The position requires interpreting safety and health requirements, offering comprehensive assistance with plan preparation, risk assessment, and ESH program execution. Responsibilities include researching moderately complex issues and regulatory requirements, preparing documentation and reports, and supporting safety studies, risk assessments, and program reviews/audits. The role also involves participating in emergency response, incident investigation, and resolution, as well as interfacing and communicating with stakeholders to address concerns. Conducting ESH inspections and monitoring to identify hazards, evaluate controls, and assess compliance is a key function. The representative will integrate safety and health requirements into complex project planning, design, and operations to minimize adverse impacts, perform risk assessments, provide input on bid decisions, lead meetings, and track performance trends.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) related to occupational safety or health and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.
Specialized knowledge in a safety specialty (e.g., Personal Protective Equipment, lockout/tagout, fall protection, excavation, People Based Safety) or engineering (e.g., civil, process safety, mechanical) or related disciplines.
Knowledge of safety management, monitoring programs, principles, and methodologies.
Knowledge of safety and health laws and regulations and applicable agencies' permitting processes and responsibilities.
Knowledge of engineering, construction, and subcontract work processes.
Skilled in oral and written communication and knowledge of computer applications.
Bachelor of Science degree in a specialized scientific field (e.g., safety, industrial engineering, public health) or process/mechanical engineering and/or some practical work experience in the discipline performing the responsibilities listed above.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Ability to conduct field inspections including but not limited to: extensive walking in and around a construction site often in high heat and high humidity conditions.
Ability to climb ladders.
Ability to climb scaffolding.
Ability to work on elevated platforms.
Ability to work on uneven surfaces.
Ability to work in small or confined spaces.
Ability to lift items as required.
Ability to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress).
Ability to use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e. harness, life vest, lift buckets, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Specialized knowledge in a safety specialty (e.g., Personal Protective Equipment, lockout/tagout, fall protection, excavation, People Based Safety) or engineering (e.g., civil, process safety, mechanical) or related disciplines.
Knowledge of engineering, construction, and subcontract work processes.
Bachelor of Science degree in a specialized scientific field (e.g., safety, industrial engineering, public health) or process/mechanical engineering and/or some practical work experience in the discipline performing the responsibilities listed above.

Responsibilities

Assists execution of the safety component of an ESH Program inclusive of technical and administrative aspects.
Helps prepare and implement Safety and Health Management Plans, associated plans and procedures, and training program.
Provides input to Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Subcontracts, Commissioning, and other groups to assure that safety and health requirements are integrated within project planning and execution.
Interprets safety and health requirements and provides comprehensive assistance on plan preparation, risk assessment, and ESH program execution.
Researches moderately complex issues and regulatory requirements and prepares documentation and reports.
Provides support and guidance for safety studies, risk assessments, and program reviews and audits.
Participates in emergency response and incident investigation and resolution.
Interfaces and communicates with stakeholders and helps resolve their concerns.
Participates in meetings with customers, team members, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
Conducts ESH inspections and monitoring to identify hazards and risks, evaluate controls and corrective actions, and assess compliance with contract, regulatory, project, and requirements.
Integrate safety and health requirements into complex project planning, design, and operations to reduce the potential for adverse impacts.
Perform risk assessments, provide input on bid decisions, lead meetings and communications, and track and monitor performance trends.