Area Safety Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

• Systematic assessment of site conditions and contract requirements, and the determination of applicable US Federal (i.e., EPA, OSHA, DoD) and/or State rules regulations, as well as US national and international industry consensus standards (where applicable).

• Development of a comprehensive and integrated Project and Office SH&E Management System based upon the HDR Corporate SH&E program, incorporating the areas of SH&E Policy development, assessment and SH&E planning, Implementation and Operation, Checking and Corrective Action and an effective Management Review process to determine the suitability and effectiveness of the Management System.

• Expected to provide project teams with assistance in the development of Project and site-specific safety plans and JHAs? Overview of subcontractor safety requirements including: sub safety prequalification's, review of safety plan and Job hazard analyses, field operation checks to ensure compliance with HDR standards of work.

• Provide direction and oversee Project Safety Managers' and Safety Coordinators' (SC's) support for project locations as required to ensure compliance with project contractual obligations.

• Support Area SC's in the performance of all SH&E related work activities, including the development and implementation of project specific Safety Plans, office specific safety plans, support the assessment of regular and non-routine work assignments and responsibilities.

• Establishing, making provisions for, and maintaining the SH&E technical proficiencies (i.e., safety training) of all Area personnel. Responsibilities include facilitating formal and awareness trainings in both field and office locations.

• Ensuring that scheduled safety & environmental compliance audits and inspections are effectively completed, including the definition and management of corrective and preventive actions; ensures SH&E compliance records are organized and maintained per applicable regulations; periodic reporting of audit results (including non-compliance) to the Project Manager and HDR Corporate SH&E.

• Establishing, maintaining, and frequently reporting Area leading and lagging Safety performance indicator metrics to Area Operations Management and HDR Corporate SH&E.

• Ensuring the effective coordination of environmental compliance sampling/testing as required by applicable permits and regulations, including interface with external laboratories relative to sampling protocol(s), chain of custody, etc.

• Where contractually obligated, and at the direction of an authorized client representative, reporting environmental non-compliance notifications to the appropriate internal and external agencies; maintaining all required documentation and records.

• Additional duties as assigned by the Area Manager, Project or Office Manager and/or HDR Corporate SH&E Department Management.

• Travel within assigned geographical area of responsibility will be approximately 50% to 70%.

• Show proficiency in SH&E auditing and industry inspection protocols, behavior-based safety observation program implementation, and development and review of Job Hazard Analysis.

• Be proficient in SH&E training and able to facilitate this training as required.

• Display working knowledge of SH&E regulatory codes to include both federal and state.

• Understand all SH&E processes and procedures in support of SH&E requirements within an office and field environment.

• Additional duties as assigned by the Area Manager, Project or Office Manager and/or HDR Corporate SH&E Management.

• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experienced and proven leadership skills necessary to effectively manage staff in support of company SH&E requirement.

• Working knowledge of US Federal EPA, OSHA and DoT regulations, as well as State and local regulations and requirements.

• Possess current OSHA construction outreach trainer certification or the ability to obtain it within approximately 6 months of hire.

• Proficiency with MS Office and other software tools, including IndustrySafe.

• Excellent verbal & written communication, organizational and interpersonal skills

• Possess a strong understanding of class 1 freight railroad and FRA safety standards to include a minimum of 3+ years' progressive experience is preferred.

• CSP, CHMM or CIH certification preferred and/or 5+ years Senior SH&E Management experience is preferred.

• Experience with permit required confined space entry compliance and operations oversight.

• Experience supporting rope access operations.

• Experience providing training on the following: First Aid/CPR/AED training, LOTO/COHE training, Permit Required Confined Space, Fall Protection, etc.

• Strong preference given to candidates currently located in the state of California.

• This position requires proof of US Citizenship.

  *LI-JC8