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EHS Manager I- Hartford, CT

Hartford, CT 06106

Posted: 04/09/2024 Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm Job Category: Other Job Number: 615748 Country: United States Is job remote?: No

Job Description

Our client is looking for an EHS manager with 5+ years of experience in heavy construction to work out of Hartford, CT. You will be working for a company that will provide you with the highest-technology solutions needed to complete your jobs. 

Education/Certifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field and industry related professional certifications such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CHST (Certified Health & Safety Technician), or CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist), or BCSP are strongly preferred
  • 5 years of safety working experience in the Heavy Construction
  • Thorough knowledge of applicable government regulations, safety compliance and industrial hygiene
  • Business acumen, strong analytical skills, and strategic thinking abilities
  • Understanding of organizational behavior, communication skills, the ability to influence, ability to work on a team, and the ability to influence positively
  • Electrical safety working knowledge
  • Self-starter
  • OSHA Outreach Trainer for the Construction Industry, CHST, and/or Certified Safety Professional certification
  • Self-motivated, team focused professional
  • ISO 45001 & 14001 knowledge

Duties:
  • Plan, implement, and supervise all project safety, accident, and fire prevention programs for a major bridge replacement
  • Direct the work of other Safety Managers and personnel
  • Analyze need and determine specifications for protective safety equipment, materials, and gear
  • Direct surveillance, inspect, and control hazardous working conditions or unsafe employee activities
  • Insure all required records and reports are complete, accurate, and submitted as per established procedures
  • Maintain Safety and Health Program that meets or exceeds corporate minimum requirements
  • Create, communicate, enforce and identify opportunities for improvements in Project Safety Program
  • Coordinate, schedule, and facilitate all Subcontractors Pre-Construction Safety Planning Meetings acting as a resource for field operations with compliance on Federal (OSHA) and state as well as local safety and health regulations
  • Maintain all administrative tasks related to project specific safety documentation/filing system, etc., including OSHA record keeping, management reports, etc.
  • Review and approve all Subcontractors Site Specific Safety Programs and Job Hazard Analysis prior to Subcontractor mobilization
  • Conduct regular site evaluations, follow up and tracking of corrections to deficiencies
  • Attend superintendent meetings and monitor Tool Box Talks/Discussions to assure documentation and quality
  • Perform root cause and accident investigation techniques in the event of a job site accident – including collection of safety and health standard incident reporting forms and documentation working closely with local and Risk Management
  • Enforce documentation on the proper training of employees as related to their scope of work
  • Ability to conduct in-house training on various health and safety related topics
  • Assist with OSHA inspections, compliance reviews, insurance provider reviews/audits, and other federal, state, or local agency reviews/inquiries
  • Work with senior management, line management and project teams to ensure organizations SH&E compliance
  • Implement SH&E programs, conduct training
  • Risk/Claims Management

 

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The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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