HS&E SUPERVISOR

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is accountable for performing safety and health activities in construction job sites, industrial plants, or at environmental sites to evaluate and control exposure to physical or environmental hazards.  

This position requires travel within the Houston area with occasional trips outside Houston area. The incumbent must have the ability and flexibility to work varying shifts, long hours (8-12 hours) and weekend hours (Saturdays and/or Sundays) according to project needs. The incumbent must also work in different weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, etc.) and office settings (project trailer, job site, office, etc.)

The incumbent must support the guiding beliefs and core values of the Company, which are centered on Quality, Safety, Production, and Customer Satisfaction (each of equal weight and importance) but, most importantly, with each built upon the all-important foundation of Integrity.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts and documents job audits by visiting job sites to identify existing or potential hazards.
• Discuss findings from site visits with site superintendent or lead.
• Ensures all employees are working safely and following safety guidelines/standards per company and state and/or federal laws.
• Respond to and investigate accidents and prepares accident reports.
• Investigates accidents and prepares accident reports.
• Identifies potential causes for accidents and recommends changes in policies and procedures to prevent accidents and illnesses.
• Transports, or accompanies injured employees to medical treatment facilities. Coordinates follow-up visits and work restrictions with medical providers for injured employees.
• Develops reports enumerating hazards found during site visits, including documentation and verification of proper abatement steps. Assists field personnel in the abatement of hazards. 
• Measures noise levels and air quality using a variety of equipment or instruments.
• Maintains and calibrates instruments of the trade.
• Inspects respirators and trains employees on how to use.
• Coordinates distribution of personal protective equipment such as vests, gloves, hard hats, harnesses, etc.
• Coordinates respirator fit tests at clinic for employees.
• Enforces use of safety equipment, including personal protective equipment.
• Trains operators of earth and / or material moving equipment such as backhoes, front-end loaders, forklifts, scissor lifts, telescoping boom lifts, among others to qualify for operating authorization.
• Trains employees (on-the-job or in classroom settings) on safety and health requirements to ensure compliance with regulations, including new hire orientation.
• Conducts new hire training on a weekly basis.
• Oversees field activities and monitors for health and safety violations.
• Monitors decontamination of personnel leaving hazardous work zones.
• Issues and monitors hot work permits, confined space entries, and lockout/tag out permits.
• Develops and monitors emergency action plans.
• Assists management to prepare safety and health budget.
• Ensures and remains accountable for the safety of himself/herself, as well as any others the incumbent encounters. This includes executing their stop work authority on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed.
• All employees, current and former, must maintain confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to the Company.

EMPLOYEE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE

• Responsible and accountable for incumbent’s own personal safety.
• Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers.
• Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations and Company policies and procedures, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Reports all violations of applicable laws, regulations or Company policies and procedures promptly, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Performs other related administrative and technical duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.).

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

A minimum of (5) years of safety related experience in the construction industry.  Bilingual in English and Spanish is required. Safety professional certification (CSHO, CSHT, CSP) highly desired.

In addition, the incumbent must have:

• OSHA 500 required.
• First-aid/CPR Instructor.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe, and mobile devices (tablets).
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Advanced training skills with the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees at all levels.
• Current driver's license.
• Ability to travel to different job sites as needed

The Company expects and requires incumbent and each of its other employees to observe and fulfill the above and all other safety responsibilities and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace.  Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation. 

The individual must be able to regularly walk and stand for long periods of time, as well as perform occasional lifting of objects/materials/items weighing up to 50 pounds.

The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required.  This includes hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.

This individual must also be able to identify critical issues and formulate action plans with all levels of management, including corporate and executive. 

The incumbent must possess the ability to remain calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident and as directed by the Safety Representative or other management personnel.  Must be capable of evacuating the work area in a timely manner should an emergency situation arise.