Health and Safety Manager - Wake Island - Fuels

ECC•Burlingame, CA

22h•$125,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

ECC is seeking a Health and Safety Manager for a project on Wake Island for liquid fuels maintenance (LFM) repairs to Department of Defense (DoD) Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricants (POL) facilities. This position may be a dual hat position and requires previous experience on military fuels projects. The role is primarily responsible for ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements on construction and environmental projects as defined by Company standards, governmental regulations, and contractual obligations. This position may oversee loss prevention in concurrent multiple or large projects encompassing a number of subcontractors.

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.
OSHA 30 Hour Construction Certification.
Familiarity with EM 385-1-1.
Experience in hazard identification and safety compliance.
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.
One year of full-time, on-site health and safety experience on DoD POL fuels 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.
Must be able to obtain a US passport.
Current US Driver’s license and good driving record.
Travel: Must be able and willing to work on-site at project location with periodic travel home with project management approval.
A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Health & 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 or environmental projects (NAVFAC, USACE, AFCEE as well as federal regulations).
Hands-on experience in industrial hygiene monitoring and use of hazardous work permits.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation.
HAZWOPER 40 Hour Certification and 8 Hour Refresher Certification.
HAZWOPER Supervisor Certification.
USACE Contractor Quality Management (CQM) Training.

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 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.
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 incorporated effectively into project plans.
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.