Manager, EHS (Environmental Health & Safety)

Aecon • Akron, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, EHS (Environmental Health & Safety) supports Aecon’s transmission and distribution construction projects and is based in Port Huron, Michigan. The role works with project management teams, field workers, leadership, subcontractors, clients, and other stakeholders to implement safety solutions and promote a proactive safety culture.

The manager develops and maintains EHS policies, programs, and procedures; provides project-specific safety training; oversees audits, inspections, risk assessments, compliance reviews, regulatory programs, recordkeeping, and reporting; and monitors EHS performance. The position also leads emergency preparedness and incident investigations, supports corrective actions and workers’ compensation processes, and provides guidance to project teams and field leadership. The role participates in recruiting and onboarding Safety Advisors and represents Aecon in health and safety meetings with stakeholders and other organizations.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience coordinating and managing health and safety for electrical overhead and underground transmission and distribution construction projects.
• Knowledge of construction methods and related safety issues on transmission and distribution projects, with a solid understanding of OSHA.
• Have or attain within six months the Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) certification.
• If degreed, have or attain within one year the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification.
• Background in training and/or education, with experience delivering EHS training programs to individuals and groups.
• Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), SiteDocs, and Cority incident management software.
• Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy.
• Experience working on complex construction projects.
• Exceptional organizational, people, and time-management skills.
• Excellent meeting and training facilitation skills.
• Ability to adapt and remain flexible in an ever-changing environment.
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and ability to drive to job sites.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of and experience working with the ET&D OSHA Strategic Partnership, including implementing its Best Practices, training initiatives, and guidelines.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Work with Aecon project management teams and field workers to devise and implement solutions to safety-related issues on transmission and distribution projects.
• Partner with leadership to build and sustain a proactive safety culture through employee engagement, safety committees, recognition programs, behavior-based safety initiatives, and continuous improvement.
• Provide project- and site-specific safety training and orientation to workers, owners, and clients.
• Conduct project audits, inspections, risk assessments, and compliance reviews; identify hazards and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Participate in developing and delivering EHS training programs to support compliance with safety policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Manage OSHA-required programs, recordkeeping, training, reporting, and regulatory inspections.
• Develop, implement, and maintain environmental, health, and safety policies, programs, and procedures.
• Consult with EPCs, subcontractors, the general public, and other external parties as required to minimize risk.
• Ensure subcontractors and workers comply with applicable OSHA, EPA, DOT, federal, state, local, and Aecon-related safety requirements and materials.
• Monitor and analyze EHS performance metrics, develop action plans, and recommend improvements.
• Review project plans, sites, equipment, and processes before work begins; identify safety risks and mitigate them before mobilization.
• Lead emergency preparedness activities, including response planning, evacuation procedures, and drills.
• Lead investigations of workplace injuries, near misses, environmental incidents, and property damage; determine root causes and corrective actions.
• Support project teams and field leadership in implementing corrective actions to reduce, mitigate, or eliminate future risk.
• Participate in workers’ compensation claims, return-to-work programs, and injury prevention initiatives.
• Guide, coach, and support managers, supervisors, and employees on EHS compliance, safety leadership, best practices, and Aecon-related EHS materials.
• Participate in hiring Safety Advisors by reviewing resumes and conducting interviews.
• Onboard new Aecon Safety Advisors as required.
• Represent Aecon at stakeholder and organizational meetings concerning workplace health and safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Services and benefits to support employees’ and families’ mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Aecon University.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Leadership Programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed