EH&S Area Manager
On-siteAustin, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Conduct daily safety inspections, audits, and monitoring across assigned sites to identify violations, hazards, and non-compliance with OSHA, MSHA, and client guidelines. Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation while managing documentation, reporting, and KPA storage for all training and education programs. Coordinate and oversee EHS training initiatives, including new hire orientations, emergency response drills, and hazard awareness sessions for field and office staff. Enforce safety protocols, liaise with regulatory agencies, and collaborate with operations teams to maintain a behavior-based safety culture. Analyze safety data trends to develop strategic plans and present findings to senior management.
Required Qualifications
- Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) or 5 years of experience in a construction safety position and hold equivalent required, obtain CHST within 12 months of accepting position
- Extensive working knowledge of OSHA regulations, standards, and other applicable codes/regulations, with a proven track record of ensuring compliance
- Ability to lead and manage a team of EHS personnel effectively, demonstrating strong leadership skills and fostering a culture of safety throughout the organization
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Prior experience working within the heavy industrial construction industry, including manufacturing, pipeline, mining, food and beverage, power, and refining environments
- Proven ability to assess potential hazards and risks within divisional operations and develop and implement strategies to mitigate them effectively
- Experience in incident investigation techniques and root cause analysis to identify underlying issues and develop solutions to prevent future occurrences
- Knowledge of emergency response plans and procedures, coordinating drills and exercises, and ensuring readiness for potential emergencies
- Ability to build relationships and collaborate with employees at all levels of the organization, as well as external stakeholders such as regulatory agencies and contractors
- MSHA Certification or background preferred
- Familiarity with risk assessment methodologies such as Job Safety Analysis (JSA) or Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP) to ensure comprehensive EHS practices
- Experience in conducting EHS audits or inspections to identify and address potential safety hazards
- Certification in First Aid/CPR, demonstrating the ability to respond effectively to safety incidents requiring immediate medical attention
- Proficiency in using MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) for documentation and reporting purposes
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal building code regulations with regard to safety, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and standards
- Familiarity with EHS management software or systems, facilitating efficient management of EHS programs and documentation
- Competency of all items required for Site EHS Managers and EHS Coordinators
- Ability to Climb up and down stairs and ladders
- Ability to traverse difficult terrain such as getting in and out of trenches/excavations and up to elevated platforms (scaffolding at significant heights)
- Lifting necessary equipment and materials 1-50 pounds
- Driving to travel (valid driver license and proof of insurability is required. All drivers are subject to a DMV background records search.)
- Exposure to extreme weather elements - heat, cold, wind, rain, etc.
Desired Qualifications
- MSHA Certification or background preferred
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