EHS Manager Hartford, CT

EHS Manager

Candidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly.

Top reasons to work for our client :

• Great team environment!
• Manager is well respected by team!
• Inclusive Workplace
• Awesome career development opportunities!
• Competitive Rates

What you will be doing :

• Plan, implement, and supervise all project safety, accident, and fire prevention programs for a major bridge replacement
• Direct the work of other Safety Managers and personnel
• Analyze need and determine specifications for protective safety equipment, materials, and gear
• Direct surveillance, inspect, and control hazardous working conditions or unsafe employee activities
• Insure all required records and reports are complete, accurate, and submitted as per established procedures
• Maintain Safety and Health Program that meets or exceeds corporate minimum requirements
• Create, communicate, enforce and identify opportunities for improvements in Project Safety Program
• Coordinate, schedule, and facilitate all Subcontractors Pre-Construction Safety Planning Meetings acting as a resource for field operations with compliance on Federal (OSHA) and state as well as local safety and health regulations
• Maintain all administrative tasks related to project specific safety documentation / filing system, etc., including OSHA record keeping, management reports, etc.
• Review and approve all Subcontractors Site Specific Safety Programs and Job Hazard Analysis prior to Subcontractor mobilization
• Conduct regular site evaluations, follow up and tracking of corrections to deficiencies
• Attend superintendent meetings and monitor Tool Box Talks / Discussions to assure documentation and quality
• Perform root cause and accident investigation techniques in the event of a job site accident including collection of safety and health standard incident reporting forms and documentation working closely with local and Risk Management
• Enforce documentation on the proper training of employees as related to their scope of work
• Ability to conduct in-house training on various health and safety related topics
• Assist with OSHA inspections, compliance reviews, insurance provider reviews / audits, and other federal, state, or local agency reviews / inquiries
• Work with senior management, line management and project teams to ensure organizations SH&E compliance
• Implement SH&E programs, conduct training
• Risk / Claims Management

Experience you will need :

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field and industry related professional certifications such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CHST (Certified Health & Safety Technician), or CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist) are strongly preferred
• 5 years of safety working experience in the Heavy Construction
• Thorough knowledge of applicable government regulations, safety compliance and industrial hygiene
• Business acumen, strong analytical skills, and strategic thinking abilities
• Understanding of organizational behavior, communication skills, the ability to influence, ability to work on a team, and the ability to influence positively
• Electrical safety working knowledge
• Self-starter
• OSHA Outreach Trainer for the Construction Industry, CHST, and / or Certified Safety Professional certification
• Self-motivated, team focused professional
• ISO 45001 & 14001 knowledge

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