ES&H Representative

Cynet Systems•Brownsville, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role assists in the execution of the safety component of an Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) Program, encompassing both technical and administrative aspects. The position involves preparing and implementing Safety and Health Management Plans, associated procedures, and training programs. The ES&H Representative provides crucial input to various project groups, including Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Subcontracts, and Commissioning, to ensure safety and health requirements are integrated throughout project planning and execution. This role interprets safety and health requirements, offers comprehensive assistance with plan preparation, risk assessment, and ESH program execution. It also involves researching moderately complex issues and regulatory requirements, preparing documentation and reports, and supporting safety studies, risk assessments, program reviews, and audits. The position includes participation in emergency response, incident investigation, and resolution, as well as interfacing and communicating with stakeholders to resolve concerns. Regular participation in meetings with customers, team members, subcontractors, and other stakeholders is expected. The ES&H Representative conducts ESH inspections and monitoring to identify hazards and risks, evaluate controls and corrective actions, and assess compliance with contract, regulatory, and project requirements.

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.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of computer applications.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule as required that may include but not limited to nightshift or split shift.
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.
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

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, and project requirements.