SSHO SITE SAFETY HEALTH OFFICER

Orion Innovation•Port Lavaca, TX

About The Position

This position is accountable for maintaining programs and policies in the areas of Employee Safety, Accident & 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 & Procedures at Orion. The incumbent is responsible for providing safety management oversight for marine construction operations in all geographic in which the Company has marine dredging operations. This position is accountable for the effective execution and technical support of the Health, Safety and Environmental Programs at assigned locations. Primary responsibilities focus on: Ensures that field safety programs and policies are in place to promote a safe work environment and that ensure compliance with state and federal regulatory guidelines. Monitors and implements the Capture Plan(s), Employee Safety, Accident & Incident Prevention Programs, and Safe Work Practices. Works with safety management team to establish short-term and long-term goals and objectives for the Company’s Health, Safety, & Environmental programs. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including Coast Guard, USACE, and other maritime rules, pertaining to safety, health, and environmental issues to promote compliance in each of these areas. The incumbent must support the guiding beliefs and core values of Orion, which are centered on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork most importantly, with each built upon the all-important foundation of Integrity.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years safety and health experience in marine construction environment is required.
The successful candidate must have a working knowledge of Safety Management, local, state and federal Safety Regulations, Accident & Incident Prevention, Emergency Response, Risk Management, and standard safety Policies & Procedures.
This individual must also possess training skills, communication skills (verbal and writing), and must be able to effectively interface with employees at all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

A B.S. or A.A.S. Degree in Occupational or Industrial Safety or related discipline is strongly preferred.
A BCSP safety credential (SMS, CSP, ASP, CHST, OHST, STS-C, Etc.) is preferred.
Prior experience in the Marine Construction industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains a proactive internal safety audit program at project sites and locations to monitor Field Safety Representatives and operational employee work practices to ensure compliance with requirements and Company safety standards.
Participates in addressing accidents, incidents and near misses through timely fact-finding investigation, determination of root cause, and implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
Recommends necessary changes to standard operating procedures and corporate safety policies and procedures.
Contributes to the periodic required updating and distribution of the Company’s Healthy, Safety and Environmental (HS&E) Policies and Procedures and other Company publications distributed to employees.
Provides support and ensures consistency in the interpretation and implementation of HS&E policies, practices, and procedures.
Updates weekly safety project reports, monthly PCSR reports, and quarterly safety recognition reports.
Works to provide administrative, analytical and Safety project support and develops and maintains the Safety department office files and Safety Management System database.
Assists with Safety inspections and Safety audits by participating as a team member.
Assists with Safety statistical data analysis by identifying areas for continuous improvement.
Provides claims (injury, damage, and pollution) administrative support by reporting, documenting, and gathering insurance related information for the Safety and Compliance manager.
Keeps area safety management and local management informed on safety and health issues and progress toward accomplishing safety goals and objectives.
Monitors workplace safety orientations for new employees, as required, and refresher workplace safety training for existing employees. Develops improvements and modifications, as necessary.
Assists the HS&E Manager, HS&E Director, and Vice President of Risk Management with claims management activities.
Trains and instructs captains, foremen, superintendents, and project managers to motivate and inspire compliance by field employees with policies, procedures, and other specific safety initiatives (i.e., Capture Plans).
Monitors and promotes corporate safety initiatives, including the “Safety Is Equal” philosophy, the safety recognition program, and WorkSafe program. Actively promotes recognition of successful efforts of employees and management to participate and improve daily work practices and overall safety performance.
Promotes Company safety initiatives through participation in professional activities, such as Contractor Safety Councils, Dredging Contractors of America, Supervisor Safety Conferences, and other local, state, and federal safety organizations.
Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.
Participates and leads other Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to the success of the Company’s HS&E programs.
Responsible and accountable for incumbent’s own personal safety.
Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and any others incumbent comes in contact with.
Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed.
Complies with all applicable laws, regulations and Company policies and procedures, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
Reports any and all violations of applicable laws, regulations or Company policies and procedures promptly, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
Performs other related administrative and technical duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.).
All employees, current and former, must maintain confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to the Company.