HS&E Manager

Orion•Tampa, FL

About The Position

Orion Marine is seeking an Area Health, Safety & Environmental (HS&E) Manager for its Atlantic Region to oversee safety programs, support field teams, and strengthen a culture built on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Teamwork, and Integrity. Reporting to the Regional HS&E Manager, this position partners with operations leaders, superintendents, and foremen to prevent incidents, manage risk, and maintain regulatory compliance across assigned projects. The role combines safety leadership, employee training, and hands-on engagement at active marine and concrete construction sites. The position includes visits to active construction sites, barges, boats, vessels, and dock facilities. Travel to project locations is approximately 25% of the time. Essential duties may involve climbing, working at heights or in confined spaces, prolonged standing and walking, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, and exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Appropriate personal protective equipment is required. Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

At least five years of safety management experience in construction.
Working knowledge of safety regulations, incident prevention, emergency response, risk management, and safety policies and procedures.
Strong communication, presentation, training, and organizational skills.
Ability to build effective relationships with field crews, supervisors, and management.
Sound judgment, strong problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Willingness and ability to travel as needed and drive to project locations.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Safety and Health Management, Environmental Health and Safety, or a related discipline.
Marine construction and/or concrete construction experience.
CHST, OHST, ASP, or CSP certification, or a commitment to pursuing an applicable credential.
Veteran, transitioning service member, or military spouse experience is encouraged; relevant military experience will be considered alongside civilian qualifications, and qualified veterans may receive hiring preference where permitted by applicable law.

Responsibilities

Implement and maintain programs covering safe work practices, incident prevention, emergency response, environmental protection, and risk management.
Conduct field safety audits, identify hazards, and work with project teams to address unsafe conditions.
Coach supervisors and employees on safety expectations, procedures, and their responsibility to stop unsafe work.
Ensure new employees receive comprehensive safety orientations and coordinate ongoing employee and supervisor training.
Monitor compliance with applicable federal, state, and local safety and health regulations.
Partner with operations leadership to advance Orion’s “Be Someone” initiative and communicate safety performance and improvement opportunities.
Coordinate with the workers’ compensation insurance carrier to help resolve claim-related issues as needed.
Supervise safety representatives when assigned and support employee safety recognition programs.