Environmental Health and Safety - Encinitas, United States - Dudek

Description

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager

Who We Are

Dudek is a leading environmental, planning, and engineering firm that help public and private clients plan, design, and build projects that improve communities' built and natural infrastructure.

Founded in 1980, Dudek has grown steadily to more than 800 professionals across the U.S. and received the Top Workplace Award for 2024.

As a 100% employee-owned company, Dudek's culture rewards smart, productive team members with ownership, professional development, and financial benefits.

We seek creative, pragmatic problem-solvers working at the intersection of science, engineering, regulations, and multiple stakeholders' interest to help clients achieve project goals.

We encourage collaboration, sustainability, and innovation.

At Dudek, we abide by shared values:

Trust:
We trust each other to use good judgment.

Respect:
We act professionally and treat each other fairly.

Teamwork:
We come together, share openly, and apply diverse perspectives.

Fun:
We take our work ourselves.
Well-Being
:
We care about each other's health, safety, and total wellness.

Our culture is the foundation of who we are and how we work.

We empower our employee-owners to invest in our local communities and themselves through initiatives that make Dudek a great place to work Our cultural programs include:


DuGreen:
Our sustainability initiative, which works to improve our environmental footprint

DuGood:

Our philanthropic initiative, which seeks to support the communities in which we live and work through fundraising challenges, office based giving and opportunity to take a paid volunteer day each year.

eDUcate:

Our educational outreach program where we aim to foster interest in our work and careers in the environmental and engineering field by participating in educational events in our communities.

DuWell:
Our wellness initiative, aimed at providing education on wellness, benefit resources, and preventive care

At Dudek, we recognize that different perspectives, inclusivity, trust and belonging build a stronger culture and add value to our firm.

Dudek's Employee Resource (ERGs)

operate as diversity champions within Dudek and create a safe space for underrepresented employees and their allies to support, collaborate, network, and brainstorm ways to make Dudek's work community more inclusive.

We currently have ERGs for:
Women at Dudek
Members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ+) community
Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) employees
Disabled employees (all disabilities, seen / unseen)
Learn more about our culture.

About The Job
Dudek is seeking an experienced Environmental Health and Safety Manager to join our team.

The ideal candidate will have 4-7 years of experience in environmental health and safety management and will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations.

Learn more about the projects

you will have the opportunity to shape.

Who You Are
To thrive at Dudek, you should be comfortable with accountability, collaboration, flexibility while being a resourceful and independent thinker. We look for curious, solution-focused people who can adapt quickly to an ever-changing industry. There is no single way to solve a problem, so we encourage innovation.

Duties and Responsibilities (may include some or all of the below):

Responsible for Practice and project compliance with local, state and federal environmental health and safety regulations.
Partners with Project Managers to provide review of project safety plans and site specific training protocols.
Assists in organizing, monitoring, and reporting on department programs.

Plans, and delivers safety training programs via in person sessions, webinars, as well as in our Learning Management System (LMS).

Schedules regular safety observations and job hazard analysis to identify facility and jobsite hazards.
Oversees and participates in the reporting and investigation of workplace incidents.
Leads the Company's Safety Committee.
Responsible for all safety related recordkeeping including annual OSHA reporting.
Implements and trains practices on project safety paperwork and requirements.
Develop and maintain OSHA Log and all appropriate documentation
Coordinating to ensure that OSHA reporting, metrics, and logs are posted at every Dudek Office.
Tracking metrics and ensuring compliance with the Safety Dashboard, including Good Catch, Near Miss, First-aid, Recordables, and MVIs.
Conducting incident investigations (e.g., injuries, incidents, MVI's, good catch/near miss) for various practices. This includes the investigation process, partnering with HR (as needed), and completing investigation reports.
Responsible for all aspects of Workers Compensation.
Inputting and maintaining data and trainings on client portals.
Updating client portals. This includes weekly/monthly updates, program development, questionnaires, and client-specific requirements.
Assist in EHS program development, review, and implementation.
Strong understanding of project paperwork and requirements.
Good problem-solving skills in dynamic and evolving safety culture.
Minimum Requirements

Associate degree in environmental science, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field.
4-7 years of experience in environmental health and safety field.
Knowledge of environmental, health, and safety standards, regulations, and best practices.
Basic understanding of Hazard recognition, controls, and program implementation.
Competent in Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent written, communication, and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong ability to work independently and in a team environment
Must possess a valid driver's license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by first day of employment

• As a federal contractor, successful candidates are required to pass the following pre-employment requirements prior to beginning employment: pre - employment drug test and background check.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, occupational health and safety, or a related field
CHST/OHST or similar
OSHA Certifications

OSHA 510
OSHA 30 Hour

HAZWOPER
Physical Requirements

Working Conditions:

This job operates in a remote or office-based environment and this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc.

This job requires occasional project site visits-based outdoors which can include excessive noise, uneven walking surfaces, extreme weather, moving vehicles and equipment.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met in order to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

This job requires working on a computer, sitting or standing for long periods of time in an office or remote office setting.

This job requires attending meetings, both in person and virtually as well as speaking on the phone with peers, clients, etc.

Speaking, hearing and listening are required.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Outdoor activity may involve walking/trekking in uneven terrain over long distances in extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Proposed Salary Range:
$80,000 - $105,000 per year

*Final agreed upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to an individual's related experience, education, certifications, skills, and work location.

Perks of Being a Dudekian

At Dudek we will provide you with a competitive salary in an environment that promotes growth, career development, and a flexible work–life balance.

Dudek offers an array of benefits, from medical, dental, and vision coverage, to the discretionary bonuses, based on firmwide, divisional, and individual performance.

We also offer a yearly merit review, an employee stock ownership program, and dog friendly offices To honor our key value of well-being, Dudek provides a generous vacation package.

If you're tired of an overly bureaucratic decision-making process and want to be part of a work culture that puts its employees first, speak with your recruiter to learn more about the great perks of being a Dudekian.

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