ES&H Representative (ESS-419)

Environmental and Safety Solutions•Humboldt County, NV

About The Position

The ES&H Representative provides technical oversight of project Environmental, Safety, and Health (ES&H) compliance through inspections of field execution activities. The role assists project and construction management with implementing and complying with safety requirements and addressing ES&H issues during project execution. It works with project functions such as engineering, construction, subcontracts, procurement, project controls, and document controls to help incorporate applicable ES&H requirements into their work. Daily site surveillance verifies appropriate PPE use, routine equipment inspections, and project ES&H initiatives. The position supports implementation of the company ES&H program and management system, including compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and contractual commitments. It helps develop and maintain programs, systems, and procedures that protect employees, the environment, and communities. The role also supports continuous improvement through ES&H data analysis, risk assessment, incident investigation, audits, training, and recommendations for improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree, or international equivalent, in an environmental, safety, health, or science-related discipline and 5–8 years of relevant experience, or 9–12 years of relevant work experience.
Knowledge of OSHA 1926 and 1910.
Understanding of company ES&H Core Processes.
Ability to perform root cause analysis for incident investigations as needed.
Knowledge of safety programs and engineering systems, principles, and methodologies.
Knowledge of national safety laws and regulations, regulatory agencies’ requirements and responsibilities, industry standards and current ES&H practices, and best management practices for minimizing ES&H risks during project execution.
Knowledge of hazardous materials, physical risks, and mitigation mechanisms.
Experience conducting ES&H assessments or inspections during construction.
Experience managing and/or providing technical oversight of ES&H subcontractors or consultants.

Responsibilities

Provide technical oversight of project ES&H compliance through field inspections and daily site surveillance.
Assist project and construction management in implementing safety requirements and addressing ES&H issues.
Work with project functions to help address applicable ES&H requirements in their activities.
Verify adequate PPE use, routine equipment inspections, and implementation of project ES&H initiatives.
Assist in implementing the company ES&H program and ES&H Management System, including compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and contractual commitments.
Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining programs, systems, and procedures for employee safety and health and protection of the environment and communities.
Maintain ES&H databases covering incidents, audit and assessment findings, and corrective actions.
Analyze ES&H data to identify performance trends and contributing factors for continuous improvement.
Identify and support software systems and electronic innovations used by ES&H personnel.
Lead teams conducting risk assessments, studies, mitigation planning, and monitoring in response to ES&H issues.
Prepare communications, reports, and documents for program execution and records retention.
Assist with incident notifications, lead investigations, and prepare investigation reports.
Recommend and implement process, procedure, and work-activity improvements to minimize hazards.
Participate in and may lead employee training, emergency preparedness, and quality assurance programs.
Research moderately complex issues and provide regulatory interpretation and technical advice.
Support ES&H field and office personnel across ES&H disciplines.
Conduct Project Contractor Orientation.
Lead and implement Project ES&H Audits and monitor completion of specified corrective actions.
Coach contractor project and safety teams on company processes and expectations.