HS&E Supervisor

Orion Innovation•Houston, TX

About The Position

Orion Marine Group is hiring an HS&E Supervisor to serve as a field safety supervisor for the Gulf Coast Region. The role provides safety management oversight for marine construction operations and is accountable for the effective execution and technical support of Health, Safety, and Environmental programs at assigned locations. The position develops and maintains programs and policies covering employee safety and incident prevention, safe work practices, safety training, OSHA compliance, workers’ compensation, field safety audits, emergency response, employee wellness, risk management, fire protection, pollution prevention, and safety policies and procedures. The supervisor works with the safety management team to establish program goals, monitors project-specific safety plans and field practices, and maintains working knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements. The role supports site audits and inspections, incident investigations, safety training, claims administration, proposal development, safety data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively and work with employees and management at all levels. Travel throughout the assigned region is required as needed.

Requirements

At least 5 years of construction safety experience; marine or heavy civil experience is preferred.
Experience with cranes.
Willingness and ability to travel as required to support project sites throughout the assigned region.
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.
Working knowledge of safety management, local, state, and federal safety regulations, incident prevention, emergency response, risk management, and standard safety policies and procedures.
Training and verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interface with employees at all organizational levels.
Ability to remain calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as circumstances and management direction require.
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
Ability to wear and properly use required personal protective equipment, including hard hats, safety glasses, respirators, earplugs, gloves, steel-toed shoes, and personal flotation devices as required.
Ability to walk, step, climb, and move around job sites, including getting on and off work barges, boats, vessels, and dock facilities with varying heights and access parameters.
Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, squat, or sit for extended periods; access confined spaces; climb to elevated areas; and adapt to extreme temperature changes and outdoor conditions.
Clean driving record and ability to pass physical and required drug/alcohol screening.
Ability to identify critical issues, formulate action plans with management at all levels, foster a positive work environment, and resolve conflicts.
Ingenuity, resourcefulness, and creativity to support regulatory compliance, develop safe work practices, and achieve established goals.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Ensure field safety programs and policies promote a safe work environment and comply with state and federal regulatory guidelines.
Monitor and implement Project Specific Safety Plans, Employee Safety and Incident Prevention Programs, and Safe Work Practices.
Work with the safety management team to establish short-term and long-term goals and objectives for the Company’s HS&E programs.
Maintain working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including Coast Guard, USACE, EM 385-1-1, and MSHA requirements as applicable.
Maintain a proactive internal safety audit program at project sites and locations, monitoring Field Safety Representatives and operational employee work practices for compliance with requirements and Company standards.
Participate in incident and near-miss investigations, including 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 HS&E policies, procedures, and other Company publications.
Support consistent interpretation and implementation of HS&E policies, practices, and procedures.
Support bid proposal development, including construction site safety plans, emergency action plans, and statistical information.
Provide administrative, analytical, and project support; maintain Safety department office files and the Safety Management System database.
Participate as a team member in safety inspections and audits.
Analyze safety statistics and identify areas for continuous improvement.
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 and objectives.
Monitor new-employee safety orientations and refresh existing employees’ workplace safety training; develop improvements and modifications as needed.
Provide employee safety training, including new-hire orientation, HSE policy, general safety, First Aid, CPR, and AED training.
Monitor and promote the Target Zero Safety program and recognize employee and management efforts to improve work practices and safety performance.
Participate in and lead safety and environmental initiatives that support regulatory compliance and improve Company programs.
Maintain confidentiality of Company confidential, proprietary, and trade-secret information.
Be accountable for personal safety and the safety of coworkers and others encountered at work.
Stop work when an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or observed.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies and procedures; promptly report violations.
Perform other related administrative and technical duties assigned or requested by immediate supervision.
Respond appropriately during emergencies and evacuate the work area in a timely manner when necessary.
Wear and properly use required personal protective equipment and perform the physical activities needed to access job sites, vessels, barges, and other work areas.
Develop action plans, foster a positive work environment, resolve conflicts, and help ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Company standards.