HS&E - Supervisor

ORION•Vancouver, WA

10h•$95,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Orion is seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental (HS&E) Supervisor to support marine construction and heavy civil operations in the Pacific Region. The position is based at Orion’s Vancouver, Washington office and requires regular travel to active construction projects throughout Washington, Oregon, and other Pacific Northwest locations. It is an office-based and field-oriented role, not a remote position. The HS&E Supervisor provides field safety leadership, regulatory compliance oversight, and administrative support for the development, implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of Orion’s health, safety, and environmental programs. The role covers employee safety, accident and incident prevention, safe work practices, training, OSHA compliance, workers’ compensation, inspections and audits, emergency response, risk management, fire protection, pollution prevention, and administration of company safety policies and procedures. The successful candidate works closely with project managers, superintendents, foremen, craft personnel, and regional safety leadership to identify hazards, evaluate risks, implement corrective actions, and promote a proactive safety culture across multiple projects. The position requires an understanding of marine construction activities, including pile driving, dredging, marine foundations, waterfront structures, and operations performed from barges and other marine equipment. The incumbent is expected to support Orion’s values of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Teamwork, and Integrity.

Requirements

At least two years of occupational safety and health experience in a marine construction environment.
A Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) credential, such as CSP, ASP, CHST, OHST, or STS-C, or ability to obtain an applicable BCSP credential within one year of employment.
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, construction safety standards, accident and incident prevention, emergency response, risk management, and safety management practices.
Familiarity with applicable maritime construction safety regulations, including OSHA 29 CFR 1926, OSHA 29 CFR 1910, and other relevant safety standards.
Experience conducting field safety inspections, incident investigations, employee safety training, and regulatory compliance assessments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Strong field safety leadership and ability to influence safe work practices across multiple construction teams.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to engage employees at all organizational levels.
Ability to establish positive working relationships with project managers, superintendents, foremen, craft personnel, and regional safety leadership.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly with safety documentation, reporting, and regulatory compliance.
Ability to identify workplace hazards, evaluate risks, and recommend practical corrective actions.
Ability to conduct safety orientations, deliver toolbox talks, and support employee training.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and priorities across geographically dispersed projects.
Sound judgment, professionalism, and ability to remain composed during emergencies or challenging field situations.
Self-motivated and dependable, with ability to work independently while supporting a regional safety team.
Commitment to continuous improvement, employee engagement, and proactive incident prevention.
Must be comfortable working in active marine construction environments, including waterfront facilities, barges, vessels, docks, piers, and other marine work platforms.
Must be flexible to accommodate project schedules, changing field conditions, and occasional extended assignments at regional project locations.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet company requirements for business-related travel.
Must be able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable workplace accommodation, wear and properly use required PPE, navigate construction sites and marine work platforms, conduct site visits in varying weather and environmental conditions, recognize and communicate safety risks, respond appropriately to emergencies, evacuate work areas when required, and balance field and administrative duties.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
Experience supporting marine construction, heavy civil construction, dredging, pile driving, waterfront infrastructure, or similar construction operations.
Knowledge of Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) and Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA) requirements.
Familiarity with environmental compliance, spill prevention, and pollution response procedures associated with marine construction operations.
Experience with electronic Safety Management Systems, including Intelex or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

Provide health, safety, and environmental oversight for marine construction and heavy civil projects throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Support the development, implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of company HS&E programs, policies, and procedures.
Conduct field safety inspections, jobsite audits, hazard assessments, and safety compliance evaluations.
Work with project managers, superintendents, foremen, and field personnel to identify hazards, evaluate risks, and implement corrective actions.
Prepare and maintain weekly safety project reports, monthly PCSR reports, quarterly safety recognition reports, and other required safety documentation.
Assist with safety documentation for bids and proposals, including Construction Site Safety Plans, Site-Specific Safety Plans, Emergency Action Plans, and historical safety performance statistics.
Maintain safety department records, project safety files, training documentation, certifications, inspection reports, and regulatory compliance records.
Collect, analyze, and report safety performance data to identify trends, hazards, and opportunities for improvement.
Coordinate employee safety training, including class registration, scheduling, certification tracking, and administrative support for instructors.
Conduct or assist with safety orientations, toolbox talks, pre-task planning meetings, and other training activities.
Participate in accident, incident, and near-miss investigations; document findings, identify root causes, and track corrective actions.
Provide administrative support for injury, property damage, and pollution-related claims, including reporting and coordination with safety and risk management personnel.
Enter, maintain, and update safety information in Orion’s Safety Management System, including Intelex and other designated platforms.
Monitor compliance with applicable OSHA regulations, maritime safety requirements, environmental regulations, and project-specific safety standards.
Assist in developing and implementing emergency response procedures and participate in emergency preparedness activities.
Support environmental compliance initiatives, including pollution prevention, spill response, waste management, and environmental incident reporting.
Promote employee engagement and accountability through safety communication, coaching, and field interaction.
Coordinate with regional safety leadership and project management to support consistent application of company safety policies across project locations.
Travel regularly to active marine construction and heavy civil project sites throughout Washington, Oregon, and other Pacific Northwest locations as operational needs require.
Promote safety for employees, subcontractors, visitors, and others at Orion project locations, and exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions or activities are observed or reasonably anticipated.
Promptly report unsafe conditions, incidents, near misses, and policy or regulatory violations; support field leadership in maintaining safe conditions and implementing corrective actions.
Maintain confidentiality of company information, employee records, incident reports, proprietary materials, and other sensitive business information.
Perform additional safety-related and other assigned duties.