HSE Safety Specialist I

Walsh Group•Goodyear, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Walsh is seeking an HSE Specialist for its Building Division in Goodyear, Arizona. The position coordinates, implements, and monitors health, safety, and environmental (EHS) processes at project locations. The role supports project management, employees, and subcontractors in meeting company EHS requirements, reducing risks, and managing incidents. Some travel is required. Walsh describes itself as a fourth-generation, family-owned business with a small-company feel and large-company backing. The company highlights challenging work, an innovative problem-solving environment, supportive managers, and opportunities for growth, training, development, and career progression, including opportunities to work and live across the United States.

Requirements

Three years of experience in the construction safety field.
Self-motivated.
Leadership skills.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, and climb stairs or ladders.
Some travel is required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, bachelor’s degree, or equivalent; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
CHST (Construction Health & Safety Technician) certification preferred.
OSHA 30-hour training preferred.
First Aid, CPR, and AED qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct periodic comprehensive EHS assessments.
Recommend corrective measures to project management for unsafe conditions.
Provide Company personnel with EHS training and education and recommend advancements to materials.
Assist project management with coordinating subcontractor EHS protocols and vendor and owner personnel working on Company projects.
Coordinate project EHS programs with subcontractors.
Assist in planning and coordinating work to minimize risks and manage losses involving injuries or property damage.
Conduct accident investigations and complete incident reporting for Project Management review.
Establish hospital and clinical care facilities for each project.
Accompany injured employees to treatment and medical evaluation.
Ensure EHS protocols are followed.
Advise Project Management on Industrial Hygiene protocols and perform environmental monitoring.
Administer the Company’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy, including required pre-employment, vehicle authorization, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, random, and follow-up testing.
Facilitate orientation of project employees to the Company’s required EHS practices.
Provide a weekly safety update to EHS Leadership.
Administer the corporate SPAT process on assigned projects.