Health and Safety Supervisor

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS) • Monroe, LA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

At Emery Sapp & Sons (ESS), health and safety is a core value and a critical component of every project. The Health & Safety Supervisor provides leadership, direction, and oversight for project-specific health and safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and client expectations. The position is located close to Monroe, Louisiana.

The supervisor supports a safe and productive work environment throughout the project by applying ESS health and safety standards, developing and maintaining the project-specific Health and Safety Management Plan, communicating required records and reports, and monitoring safety performance. The role partners with project leadership, field supervision, subcontractors, clients, insurance representatives, and regulatory agencies to prevent incidents, address hazards, and maintain compliance. The position may involve working day and night shifts in alignment with crew schedules.

Requirements

• A four-year bachelor’s degree in a related field and six years of work-related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience totaling ten years if non-degreed.
• CSP, ASP, or CHST certification.
• OSHA 30-Hour training completed within the past three years.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors.
• Job-related technical knowledge and a strong understanding of safety principles and regulations.
• Ability to learn and apply applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience developing and implementing safety programs.
• Experience conducting health and safety audits and investigations.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with team members at all levels.
• Ability to work day and night shifts in alignment with crew schedules.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and apply expert knowledge of ESS health and safety standards, programs, and goals.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining a project-specific Health and Safety Management Plan.
• Promote ESS health and safety standards and goals through project programs to support a safe and productive work environment.
• Prepare, maintain, interpret, and communicate records, reports, and documents required for corporate or regulatory requirements, and monitor application of health and safety standards and goals.
• Lead site-specific safety orientations for employees, subcontractors, and visitors.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, applicable federal, state, and local requirements, and client-specific safety standards.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and hazard assessments; identify unsafe conditions and behaviors and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, injuries, and property damage; complete required reports and recommend preventive measures.
• Liaise with clients, insurance representatives, and regulatory agencies regarding audits, incident investigations, workers’ compensation matters, and corrective action plans.
• Support project leadership in building and maintaining a culture of health and safety excellence throughout construction.
• Partner with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, and subcontractors to address safety concerns and improve site performance.
• Monitor project safety metrics and trends and recommend actions to help achieve company safety goals and objectives.
• Facilitate toolbox talks, pre-task plans, safety meetings, and other employee engagement activities.
• Mentor and support field supervision and less experienced safety professionals in applying ESS health and safety standards and best practices.
• Participate in project planning meetings and provide safety guidance throughout project execution.
• Maintain communications with client representatives and project staff through meetings, phone conferences, and emails to support client satisfaction.
• Establish basic performance criteria and work specifications, and review the project regularly for compliance with ESS, client, and governing authority requirements.
• Analyze problems of varying complexity and make independent recommendations consistent with organizational and project objectives and guidelines.
• Organize and prioritize multiple projects and tasks effectively and timely, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Plan and organize assigned work and carry out tasks from management staff.
• Meet attendance and punctuality expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior