HSE Safety Specialist I

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western•Goodyear, AZ

About The Position

The HSE Specialist coordinates, implements, and monitors health, safety, and environmental processes at various project locations for the Building Division in Goodyear, Arizona. The role supports project teams and subcontractors in applying EHS protocols, reducing risk, investigating incidents, and meeting company safety requirements. Some travel is required. The Walsh Group describes itself as a fourth-generation, family-owned business that offers a small-company feel with large-company backing. The company highlights challenging and complex work, an innovative problem-solving environment, supportive managers, opportunities for growth, training, and development, flexibility in career progression, and opportunities to work and live across the United States. The role may be eligible for a bonus and other benefits. Base pay depends on factors including training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands; no salary range is stated.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive EHS assessments periodically and recommend corrective measures for unsafe conditions to project management.
Train and educate company personnel on EHS requirements and recommend improvements to training materials.
Assist project management with subcontractor EHS protocols and coordination of vendor and owner personnel working on company projects.
Coordinate project EHS programs with subcontractors and help plan work to minimize risks and manage losses involving injuries or property damage.
Conduct accident investigations and complete incident reports for project management review.
Establish hospital and clinical care facilities for each project.
Accompany injured employees to treatment and medical evaluation and 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 for project employees on company-required EHS practices.
Provide weekly safety updates to EHS Leadership.
Administer the corporate SPAT process on assigned projects.