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Bermudez Longo Diaz-Masso

PR · On-site

Nuestros oficiales de salud y segurdad ocupacional y ambiental se aseguran de que todos los trabajos en los proyectos asignados se realicen de forma segura cumpliendo con todas las normas y ...

Coast Guard Community Services Command

PR · On-site

$16.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Water Safety Instructor Salary: $16.50/hour Who May Apply: All Sources Location: Borinquen, PR - MWR Pool DUTIES : Serves as a swim instructor for outdoor pool work under the direction of the Morale ...

SOLX HOLDINGS LLC

PR · On-site

$74K - $100K/yr

As Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager, you own EHS on Solx's construction site -- building and running the safety, occupational-health, and field environmental-compliance program for our ...

Adecco

Envirometal Health And Safety Technician

Cayey, PR · On-site

$15 - $22/hr

The Safety Technician supports the Occupational Health, Safety & Environmental (OHS&E) programs at the Cayey site by ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, maintaining accurate records ...

ASM Global

safety & Security Officer

San Juan, PR · On-site

$15.75 - $18.75/hr

Ensure that all health and safety risks and hazards are properly dealt with in compliance with OSHA. Essential Duties * Respond to all security needs and calls for services & safety related calls in ...

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CERES

PR · On-site

Safety Manager Compensation Range: $18-22 per hour About Ceres Caribe Ceres Caribe is a mission-driven company dedicated to strengthening Puerto Rico's infrastructure through high-quality ...

Marriott

PR · On-site

Resolve safety hazard situations. Handle all interruptions and complaints. Escort unwelcome persons from the property. Ensure compliance with alcoholic beverage control laws. Call for assistance ...

Weil Group, Inc

EHS Associate

Juncos, PR

In this role, you will work with our safety culture by evaluating workplace risks, ensuring compliance with local and federal regulations (OSHA/EPA), and supporting safety training initiatives to ...

Weil Group, Inc.

EHS Associate

Juncos, PR · On-site

In this role, you will work with our safety culture by evaluating workplace risks, ensuring compliance with local and federal regulations (OSHA/EPA), and supporting safety training initiatives to ...

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Project Health and Safety Manager

Ferrovial

San Juan, PR

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Join Ferrovial: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity

Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people's lives? At Ferrovial, we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Listed on three major stock markets: Nasdaq (US), Euronext Amsterdam (Netherlands) and IBEX 35 (Spain), we are also member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 24,000 professionals worldwide., including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.

Ferrovial Construction is internationally recognized for its capacity to design and build civil engineering and construction projects, mainly in large transportation infrastructure. Its track-record to date includes more than 304 miles of tunnels, 11,930 miles of roads (including 2,485 miles of highways), 2920 miles of railroad lines (including 434 miles of high-speed railroads) and 16,994 miles of road maintenance and repair.

Why Ferrovial?

  • Global presence, local impact: Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference.
  • Collaborative excellence:Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
  • Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation.
  • Career growth: Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.
  • Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health.
  • Productivity tools: Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.
Job Description:

  • Position Summary

    The Project Health & Safety Manager will be responsible for the planning, implementation, and management of all project controls functions for a major Flood Risk Control project in San Juan, Puerto Rico, delivered for the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The project includes deepening and widening an existing river channel and constructing two riverbank retaining systems composed of tangent drilled shafts reaching depths of approximately 100 feet.

    This role ensures that all construction activities are executed in strict compliance with EM 385-1-1 and applicable OSHA and local regulations. The Safety Manager will lead the development and execution of the Accident Prevention Plan (APP), oversee Activity Hazard Analyses (AHA), and promote a strong safety culture across the project. The role requires full-time presence on site and direct coordination with USACE and project leadership to ensure safe and compliant project delivery

    Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the project Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) program in full compliance with EM 385-1-1 and SPEC 01 35 26, OSHA and PR OSHA Standars.
  • Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously update the Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and supporting procedures.

  • Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Safety, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
  • Minimum 8-10 years of experience in safety management for heavy civil or infrastructure construction projects, including works such as deep foundations, heavy lifting operations, hydraulic and dredging works
  • Proven experience as a Safety Manager or SSHO on projects governed by USACE or EM 385-1-1 requirements.
  • Strong expertise in:
    • Implementation of Accident Prevention Plans (APP)
    • Activity Hazard Analyses (AHA) development and enforcement
    • Safety inspections, audits, and compliance monitoring
    • Incident investigation and root cause analysis
  • Thorough knowledge of EM 385-1-1 and OSHA 29 CFR 1926/1910
  • OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification required.
  • Additional certifications (CHST, CSP, First Aid/CPR) strongly preferred.
  • Experience managing subcontractor safety performance and compliance.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and field decision-making skills.
  • Ability to maintain full-time presence on site and enforce safety compliance authority, including stop-work authority when required.
  • High level of English (written and spoken) required; Spanish proficiency highly desirable
  • Review, approve, and enforce Activity Hazard Analyses (AHA) for all construction activities prior to execution.
  • Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly safety inspections, audits, and evaluations to identify risks and enforce corrective actions.
  • Monitor compliance in high-risk activities, including fall protection, excavation, confined spaces, lockout/tagout (LOTO), lifting operations, and hazardous materials handling.
  • Lead the investigation of incidents, accidents, and near misses, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
  • Establish and maintain safety reporting systems, including tracking of deficiencies, corrective actions, and safety KPIs.
  • Develop and deliver safety training programs, including site inductions, toolbox talks, and task-specific training as required by EM 385-1-1 and OSHA and PR OSHA Standars.
  • Ensure all safety information, procedures, and training are effectively communicated in a language understood by the workforce (English and/or Spanish).
  • Coordinate with subcontractors to ensure full compliance with project safety requirements, APP, and AHAs.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for USACE on all safety-related matters, including audits, inspections, submittals, and reporting.
  • Coordinate emergency preparedness, response plans, drills, and medical response procedures.
  • Maintain complete and accurate documentation of training records, inspections, incident reports, permits, and safety submittals.
  • Participate in coordination meetings with Project Management, Construction, Quality Control, and USACE representative
  • Will develop project-specific Safety and Occupational Health (S&OH) programs and ensure compliance with company policies and client requirements.Willingness to work outside of regular days and hours

Seize the challenge. Move the world together! Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here!

Ferrovial is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all jobs applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a "Protected Class"), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.

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