HS&E Supervisor

Orion Innovation•Houston, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Orion Marine Group is hiring an HS&E Safety Supervisor to provide field safety supervision for the Gulf Coast Region. The position develops and maintains programs and policies covering employee safety and incident prevention, safe work practices, safety training, regulatory compliance, workers’ compensation, field safety audits, emergency response, employee wellness, risk management, fire protection, pollution prevention, and safety procedures. The incumbent provides safety management oversight for marine construction operations across the geographic areas where the Company operates and supports effective execution of Health, Safety, and Environmental programs at assigned locations. The role ensures field programs promote a safe workplace and comply with applicable regulations; monitors project-specific safety plans and safety programs; and works with the safety management team on short- and long-term HSE objectives. It requires working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including Coast Guard, USACE, EM 385-1-1, and MSHA requirements as applicable. The supervisor supports audits and inspections, incident investigations and corrective actions, employee training, claims administration, safety data analysis, and continuous improvement. The role also promotes the Company’s Target Zero Safety program, communicates progress and issues to regional and local management, and may perform other related duties as assigned. The position involves supporting field locations and travel throughout the assigned region. Work may require visiting construction sites, barges, boats, vessels, and docks; using required personal protective equipment; and responding appropriately to emergencies. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

At least 5 years of construction safety experience; marine or heavy civil experience is preferred.
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, 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 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 and 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, and to evacuate the work area promptly when needed.
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 applicable.
Ability to move around job sites and get on and off work barges, boats, vessels, or dock facilities of varying heights and access conditions.
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.
Ability to identify critical issues, formulate action plans with all levels of management, foster a positive work environment, and resolve conflicts.
Ingenuity, resourcefulness, and creativity to support regulatory compliance, develop safe work practices, and achieve goals.
Clean driving record and ability to pass physical and required drug/alcohol screening.
Ability to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.
Investigate incidents and near misses through 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.
Help update and distribute the Company’s HS&E policies, 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 project support; maintain Safety department files and the Safety Management System database.
Participate in safety inspections and audits as a team member.
Analyze safety statistics and identify opportunities 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 and local management informed about safety and health issues and progress toward goals and objectives.
Monitor safety orientations for new employees and refresh training for existing employees; develop improvements and modifications as necessary.
Provide employee safety training, including new-hire orientation, HSE 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 efforts to improve work practices and safety performance.
Participate in and lead safety and environmental initiatives that support regulatory compliance and the success of Company 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 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, and promptly report violations.
Perform other related administrative and technical duties as assigned or requested by immediate supervision.
Travel as required to support project sites throughout the assigned region.