Independent Contractor Ehs Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

 The Onshore EHS Manager will be an autonomous individual who will support the onshore operation team, site manager and supervisors with the implementation and daily requests and follow-up with the Client.
The marshaling hub or logistics hub is located in New Bedford, Massachusetts, US, where the Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) components are to be delivered, stored, partially constructed, and loaded onto barges for transport to the wind farm.
Under this Service, supplier will ensure the implementation and adherence to the project EHS plan, EHS management system, and Customer EHS requirements.

Note: It is mandatory to comply with the client’s Integrity program and our EHS requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: 

• Deploy  EHS Policy and ensure implementation and follow up of  project EHS plan onboard the vessels

• Monitor HSE performance of main contractors and other contractors to ensure best practice performance. Leverage subcontractors EHS performance as per their scope within the project.

• Support in the implementation of the project specific Offshore Environmental Health and Safety Plan and make sure that all persons working on the scope of the project are informed and understand the sections of the EHS plan relevant to their work.

• Collect and report observations of near misses, accidents, incidents, and deviations from agreed upon standards and efficiently report through the agreed upon communication channels.

• Participate in the investigation of accidents and injuries, compile and submit accident reports/statistics required by the organization

• Monitor the implementation and adherence to the project Offshore Environmental Health and Safety Plan, by performing regular site inspections, site visits of working areas (deck and WTG), and contribute to internal and external audits, assessments, and EHS/site evaluations

• Ensure that any Client / Contractor EHS events are properly recorded into the client management system, reported to the site manager, and offshore EHS leadership.

• Provide EHS Support and advice to the  Site team

• Report on HS performance, including key EHS KPI’s, identification of hazards to health or the environment, analysis of near misses and incidents, to inform site management and project functions.

• Carry out back to work safety briefing at the beginning of each rotation

• Assist the site manager in hazard identifications, emergency response plan drills, toolbox talks, site inductions, and training exercise requirements where required.

• Supplier's personnel shall participate to the internal and external emergency drills.

• Deliver daily and weekly reports including summary of activities, tasks completed, issues found

• Deliver monthly reports on emergency drills executed.

• 100% Risk assessments & Method statements reviewed and in compliance with EHS
  requirement before job start + coaching on pre job briefing on the field
• Action Tracking System tool updated on a weekly, target 90% of closed actions

• Provide report of lessons learned, including recommendations for improvements on future projects.

• Maintain site HSE files and records

• Other duties as required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• A high degree of awareness of H&S management standards and practices, applicable legislation, and best practice in H&S management, gained in a renewables or offshore setting.
• Bachelor’s degree required; B.S. in a Safety Related Discipline is preferred.
• Knowledge of the OSHA, EPA, and USCG Regulations is a plus.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, and general computer & technology literacy

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES: 

• Highly safety-minded and comfortable working offshore and at heights
• Have good problem-solving skills and a curiosity towards constantly improving the quality of our work methods and risk assessment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and communicate key messages at all levels both on and off site
• Motivated by being part of a high performing team that are proud to deliver high standards to the benefits of our customers
• Experience with root-cause analysis techniques, incident investigations and a track record in tracking corrective actions to effective completion
• Ability to operate and positively influence at all levels in the organization including external stakeholders
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications as well as management software.
• Ability to obtain Advanced Electrical Safety certification, NFPA 70E equivalent
• Knowledge of Lock out Tag out
• GWO BST 4 modules
• TWIC required
• Preferred rescue method is a self-rescue system

BEHAVIORAL SKILLS / COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to work independently and unsupervised as well as in a team environment
• Good planning and organizing skills
• Methodic

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:

• None Required 

WORKING CONDITIONS

All conditions, skills and abilities listed below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS  

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. 

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

This position requires working outdoors and indoors and wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for long periods of time in a variety of adverse weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and stand for long periods of time.  The employee must constantly reach with hands and fingers.  Employee must be able to work in close contact with small and large groups.  Frequent hearing and talking is required. Extensive keyboard typing is required. The incumbent will occasionally be required to climb the wind turbine ladder—sometimes more than 200 feet tall—while wearing a fall protection harness