HS&E Supervisor

Orion•Houston, TX

About The Position

Orion Marine Group is hiring a field safety supervisor for the Gulf Coast Region. The HS&E Supervisor provides safety management oversight for marine construction operations across the Company's operating locations and supports effective execution of its Health, Safety, and Environmental programs. The role develops and maintains programs and policies covering employee safety and incident prevention, safe work practices, training, OSHA compliance, workers' compensation, field audits, emergency response, employee wellness, risk management, fire protection, pollution prevention, and safety procedures. The supervisor ensures that field programs promote a safe workplace and comply with applicable regulations. The role monitors project-specific safety plans and safety practices, supports the development of HS&E goals, maintains knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local regulations, and provides technical and administrative support to project sites. The position also conducts and supports audits, investigations, training, claims administration, and continuous-improvement initiatives. Travel to project sites throughout the assigned region is required as needed.

Requirements

At least 5 years of construction safety experience.
OSHA 510 – Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification.
Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and EM 385-1-1.
Experience conducting incident investigations and root-cause analyses and implementing corrective actions.
Experience developing and delivering safety training and leading safety meetings.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability and willingness to travel as required to support project sites throughout the assigned region.
Working knowledge of safety management, local, state, and federal safety regulations, incident prevention, emergency response, risk management, and standard safety policies and procedures.
Training skills and strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with employees at all organizational levels.
Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately during emergencies, evacuate the work area in a timely manner, and perform essential job functions with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
Ability to identify critical issues, develop action plans, foster a positive work environment, and resolve conflicts.
Ingenuity, resourcefulness, and creativity in ensuring regulatory and Company-standard compliance and developing safe work practices.
Ability to wear and properly use required personal protective equipment, which may include hard hats, safety glasses, respirators, earplugs, gloves, steel-toed shoes, and personal flotation devices.
Ability to move around job sites and access work barges, boats, vessels, and dock facilities; stand, stoop, kneel, squat, or sit for extended periods; access confined spaces or elevated areas; and adapt to temperature changes and outdoor conditions.
Clean driving record and ability to pass a physical and required drug/alcohol screening.

Nice To Haves

Marine or heavy civil construction safety experience.
Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) certification, such as CHST or STSC.
Prior experience in marine construction.

Responsibilities

Maintain a proactive internal safety audit program at project sites and monitor Field Safety Representatives' and operational employees' work practices for compliance with requirements and Company standards.
Participate in incident and near-miss investigations, including timely fact-finding, root-cause determination, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
Recommend changes to standard operating procedures and corporate safety policies and procedures.
Contribute to updating and distributing the Company's HS&E Policies and Procedures and other employee publications.
Support consistent interpretation and implementation of HS&E policies, practices, and procedures.
Support bid proposals for potential customers, including construction site safety plans, emergency action plans, and statistical information.
Provide administrative, analytical, and safety project support; maintain Safety department files and the Safety Management System database.
Participate in safety inspections and audits and assist with analysis of safety statistics to identify continuous-improvement opportunities.
Provide administrative support for injury, damage, and pollution claims by reporting, documenting, and gathering insurance-related information for the Safety and Compliance Manager.
Keep Regional HSE Management and local management informed about safety and health issues and progress toward goals.
Monitor new-employee safety orientations and refresher training for existing employees, and develop improvements or modifications as needed.
Deliver safety training, including new-hire orientation, HS&E policy and general safety training, and First Aid, CPR, and AED training.
Monitor and promote the Target Zero Safety program and recognize employee and management contributions to improved safety performance.
Participate in and lead safety and environmental initiatives that support regulatory compliance and the success of the Company's HS&E programs.
Maintain confidentiality of Company confidential, proprietary, and trade secret information.
Take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of coworkers and others; stop work when an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or observed.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies and procedures, and promptly report violations.
Perform other related administrative and technical duties as assigned or requested by immediate supervision.