Environmental Health and Safety Manager - West Palm Beach, United States - Pandj
Description
** Phillips & Jordan, Inc.**
** Environmental Health and Safety Manager (Heavy Civil Earthwork-MSHA Certified)**
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
Phillips & Jordan (P&J) is a privately held, woman-owned, heavy civil and infrastructure contractor established in 1952. Our Core Values and Priorities Integrity, Safety, Quality, and Production guide our daily business practices. P&J is committed to a People First Philosophy that entails no harm to person, property, the environment, or our reputation. We focus on 3 primary service areas: Heavy Civil Construction (Power Generation, Water Resources, and Industrial & Commercial), Right-of-Way Access & Construction (Power Delivery and Pipeline Services), and Disaster Response.
P&J is a national contractor that is registered to do business in all 50 states, currently has a workforce of approximately 1,200 employees, and owns and operates an extensive fleet of heavy and specialized pieces of equipment. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, P&J maintains regional offices in Ohio, Florida, and Colorado. At P&J, our greatest resource is our employees, and we are proud to have many second and third generation employees that have chosen to build their careers with P&J.
P&J is a proven innovator, a proven leader, and a proven solution in the industry, and we have built a reputation for taking on some of the most challenging, difficult projects and successfully completing them on, or even ahead of, schedule. P&J employs a top notch workforce, and we are always in need of new employees who are dependable professionals with experience in the construction industry. We are seeking safety conscious individuals who have a positive, can-do attitude, work well with others, and want to advance their careers.
Join the P&J team today and become a valued member of our company.
**Summary:**
This position is responsible for planning, implementing, and supervising project safety and accident and fire protection programs in compliance with corporate safety program standards on all job sites.
**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:**
Recognize and control hazardous working conditions and unsafe employee and subcontractor activities through safety management and contacting supervisory personnel
Conduct work area surveillance inspections, air sampling tests, property damage and conduct personal injury investigations. Issue confined area entry and hot work permits as required
Document all accidents, safety violations, unsafe conditions/activities and determine root cause analysis
Conduct hazard assessments and determine corrective actions and PPE necessary to minimize exposure
Review documentation to ensure all required records and reports are complete, accurate, and submitted per established procedures
Implement appropriate corrective action as required
Accompany all safety, health, and insurance personnel during inspections
Assist corporate program by crafting and implementing employee safety orientation training programs
Photograph site conditions
Drive motor vehicle in performance of duties
Conduct classroom and field training of project personnel
Climb to heights on equipment and platforms
**Supervisory Responsibilities:**
5-10 employees
**Requirements:**
Minimum of 10 of years experience serving in a Safety Manager role within the heavy civil industry and minimum of 5 years MSHA experience
Preferable MSHA instructor qualifications OSHA Qualified Trainer for Construction Standards courses
Specific experience with heavy equipment, excavations, confined spaces, and lockout tag out procedures
Extensive experience and knowledge of construction and/or industrial safety requirements
Effective communication with diverse groups by telephone, in written form, e-mail or in person
Excellent report writing skills
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint SharePoint is a plus
Ability to climb and maintain balance at heights
Good vision and hearing (naturally or with correction)
Ability to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds routinely
Valid drivers license and good driving record
May be required to drive at night and work alone for long periods of time
Work in extremely warm environments
Walk long distances over rough and/or variable terrain
**Education and Experience:**
4 year occupational safety/health degree or equivalent combinations of training and related experience
CSP, CSHM, CIH or similar professional certification highly preferred
10 years of documented safety management experience on heavy civil construction projects
Proficiency developing, interpreting, and enforcing company safety and health processes and procedures to include OSHA 1926 construction regulations
Thorough understanding of and ability to enforce all federal, state, local, and company regulations
**Safety Considerations:**
The EH&S Manager typically works 12 hours per day, 6-7 days per week in extreme hot and cold environments after acclimatization. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including protective clothing and creams will be provided to minimize exposure Employees are required to wear all required PPE on a daily basis. A valid drivers license and good driving record are essential if operating a motor vehicle. May be required to work on variable terrain in performance of duties. The EH&S Manager routinely lifts/carries up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Work in all types of field environments where walking may be strenuous
Use of field test equipment that requires manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination.
Non-routine climbing
Possible entry of confined and/or enclosed spaces where respiratory protective equipment is required
Possible trench and/or excavation entry
Possible long distance driving over extended periods
Possible night work
Possible exposure to hazardous materials on a routine basis during performance of duties. PPE and protective clothing provided to minimize exposure