Health and Safety Manager - Marine construction

ECC•Tamuning, GU

5d•$85,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Description Location: Indo-Pacific Region ECC is seeking candidates for a Marine Construction Health and Safety Manager position for upcoming work in the Indo-Pacific Region. This position is primarily responsible for ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements on construction projects as defined by Company standards, governmental regulations, and contractual obligations. This position may oversee loss prevention on concurrent multiple or large construction projects encompassing a number of subcontractors. In this position, you will: Ensure the implementation of Accident Prevention Plans (APP), Health and Safety Plans, applicable regulations and SOPs. Actively promote and support the health and safety programs at construction project sites Oversee the completion of Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) preparation and acceptance Facilitate health and safety training for Company staff, subcontractors, and any parties required to participate to ensure achievement of exceptional health & safety performance, including developing training content and delivering course information Author health and safety related documentation (reports, logs, records, and site-specific risk mitigation plans), completing required information for daily reports and client communications in a timely and accurate manner Ensure that all documentation is organized and stored as required Conduct regular inspections to assess compliance with applicable requirements on active construction sites Take appropriate actions to prevent loss and mitigate risk in accordance with Company standards and practices Ensure that deficiencies are corrected in a timely manner and to acceptable measures Represent the Company in a positive and professional manner in client and regulatory agency interactions, serving as the primary point of contact for site health & safety Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure that health and safety activities are effectively incorporated into construction plans and operations Log health and safety incidents in the Company Incident Database Facilitate incident investigations and completion of associated documentation Verify implementation and close-out of corrective actions Provide mentoring, direction, and subject matter expertise to Health & Safety Supervisors and/or junior level staff Participate in employment interviews and make hiring recommendations Provide performance feedback regarding junior level staff Interface effectively with senior management, escalating issues appropriately and making recommendations regarding policy & procedure Complete subcontractor reviews In addition to the accountabilities above, other responsibilities, tasks, and deliverables may be assigned to the incumbent of this position

Requirements

The ability to communicate in written and oral formats with diplomacy and tact
An aptitude for exercising independent thinking and reasoning
Demonstrated success in teaching others health and safety concepts and requirements
Skilled in leading others without formal reporting authority
Proven knowledge of US Army Corps of Engineers EM 385-1-1, OSHA 1910 and 1926
Competent in using Microsoft Office products, email systems, and Windows
Eight years of progressive work experience in a position directly related to health and safety
Must have expericne on large marine projects.
Must be able to obtain and maintain military base pass as required
Must be able to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance at the Secret level or above
Current US Driver’s license and good driving record
Must be able and willing to travel periodically.
A Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Construction Safety, or a related field is required.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for this requirement.

Nice To Haves

Successful leadership of subcontractors and project teams in support of health & safety endeavors
Previous success in working effectively in a dotted-line reporting structure
Direct responsibility for contract compliance in government construction projects (NAVFAC, USACE, AFCEE as well as federal regulations)
Hands-on experience with construction safety compliance and high-hazard work activities
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent designation
HAZWOPER 40-Hour Certification and 8-Hour Refresher Certification (if required for specific project scopes)
HAZWOPER Supervisor Certification (if applicable)
USACE Contractor Quality Management (CQM) Training
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification
Experience in marine construction methods
Experience in construction of wharfs, piers, or other over water concrete structures.
Experience in marine piling utilizing auger or hammer driven steel caisson piles
Experience in construction of pile caps and installation precast beams and precast slabs.
Experience in marine dredging, ideally using mechanical excavation and /or cutter head dredging techniques.
Experience in placing and constructing channel markers, maker foundations and supporting infrastructure
Experience in construction mooring dolphins and mooring systems testing methods.
Experience and ability to work with and manage work crews from differing cultural and geographical back grounds.

Responsibilities

Ensure the implementation of Accident Prevention Plans (APP), Health and Safety Plans, applicable regulations and SOPs.
Actively promote and support the health and safety programs at construction project sites
Oversee the completion of Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) preparation and acceptance
Facilitate health and safety training for Company staff, subcontractors, and any parties required to participate to ensure achievement of exceptional health & safety performance, including developing training content and delivering course information
Author health and safety related documentation (reports, logs, records, and site-specific risk mitigation plans), completing required information for daily reports and client communications in a timely and accurate manner
Ensure that all documentation is organized and stored as required
Conduct regular inspections to assess compliance with applicable requirements on active construction sites
Take appropriate actions to prevent loss and mitigate risk in accordance with Company standards and practices
Ensure that deficiencies are corrected in a timely manner and to acceptable measures
Represent the Company in a positive and professional manner in client and regulatory agency interactions, serving as the primary point of contact for site health & safety
Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure that health and safety activities are effectively incorporated into construction plans and operations
Log health and safety incidents in the Company Incident Database
Facilitate incident investigations and completion of associated documentation
Verify implementation and close-out of corrective actions
Provide mentoring, direction, and subject matter expertise to Health & Safety Supervisors and/or junior level staff
Participate in employment interviews and make hiring recommendations
Provide performance feedback regarding junior level staff
Interface effectively with senior management, escalating issues appropriately and making recommendations regarding policy & procedure
Complete subcontractor reviews