EHS Manager

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description AWP Safety, is North America’s leading traffic control specialist. Our team of over 7,000 professionals helps secure 2,000 work zones every day – ensuring customer crews, drivers, and our own teams get home safely. We protect those who operate, maintain, and upgrade infrastructure in the energy, broadband, and transportation sectors and provide traffic control for major events like the Boston Marathon.Since our founding in 1981, we have served customers through the talent of extraordinary team members committed to customer focus, growth, valuing each other, safety and quality, and a sense of urgencyJob Description Position Summary:This position is responsible to provide day to day EHS support to the facility locations and operating teams within the designated region. Support includes coaching, teaching, and training field personnel on safe operating behaviors and the design, development, and implementation of safety and risk control programs. Functions as a subject matter expert and consultant to help internal clients build sustainable loss improvement processes within their operating organizations that they will own and operate.Primary ResponsibilitiesProvide daily and continuous safety support to their designated region.Conduct compliance reviews, general risk assessments and other safety assessments to support AWP Safety - EHS Management.Provide daily guidance and direction in EHS programs to the field level, facility leadership level, and regional leadership to ensure a common and effective approach.Maintain, audit, and update as needed AWP Safety - SOPs for all safe work practices and equipment and utilize them in the day-to-day training.Coach, train, guide, and mentor the regional employees through the AWP Safety Management System.Review accidents/incidents which occur in the area of responsibility and conduct field audits, reporting and managing the correction actions.Participate in and support detailed incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis.Assist in the development and presentation of relevant EHS training.Ability to work with employees and leadership to achieve cultural change in the face of potential resistance.Travel to branch locations and jobsites as required and perform any additional duties as needed.Field Specific ResponsibilitiesVisit and walk the jobsites on a regular basis to establish EHS presence and provide support- 80% Travel within designated region.Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly EHS Meetings/Trainings and schedule as needed.Perform field safety observations during each visit.Conduct critical behavior-based safety observations as needed.Perform additional duties as assigned by the Business Unit EHS Director.Work with the branch leadership and field teams to ensure work practices are understood and followed.Conduct EHS audits and assessments of on-going operations to measure compliance with regulatory requirements and conformance to AWP Safety company policies and procedures.Serves as the single point of contact for Region and Branch leadership in area of responsibility.Ensures EHS policies, procedures, programs, and systems are trained and available to the employees.Key Performance Indicator MetricsThis position will be responsible to influence the following performance metrics:EHS Management System Facility Action PlansRegion EHS Training Compliance: >95%OSHA Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR): 95%Responsible Vehicle Accident RateCoverage area- Ashville, Charlotte, Greenville, Greensboro,Raleigh,Columbia, SC, & JacksonvilleTravel - 80% (includes day travel)Qualifications 5-8 years of work experience in the EHS fieldBachelor’s degree in EHS or any applicable field preferred, not requiredEHS certification a plusProficient skills in Microsoft Office software applications, software management systems, and EHS management systems and reporting platforms.Valid Driver’s License void of suspension or revocation with good driving record. Additional Information Benefits-eligible 1st of the month following hire.All traditional benefits are offered, including 3 medical plan options and 2 dental plan options, as well as additional benefits such as Legal and Identity Shield, Accident, and Critical IllnessCompany paid 50k in basic life insurance.Company paid LTD.Health Savings and Flex Spending Accounts Available401(k)Paid Time Off & Paid HolidaysAWP named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 for DiversityCompensation: $90-115K + Company Vehicle + 10% AIP Bonus.The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.AWP Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.