Health and Safety Manager

Health & Safety SupervisorAt Emery Sapp & Sons (ESS), health & safety (H&S) is a core value and a critical component of every project we build. The Health & Safety Supervisor provides leadership, direction, and oversight for all project-specific health and safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and client expectations.This position will be close to Monroe, LA.Principal Duties & ResponsibilitiesMaintain and apply an expert knowledge of the ESS H&S standards, programs and goals.Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of a project-specific Health and Safety Management Plan.Promote and foster ESS H&S standards and goals with programs throughout the project to confirm a safe and productive work environmentPrepare, maintain, interpret and communicate records, reports, or documents that may be required to meet corporate or regulatory requirements, including monitoring application of H&S standards and goals through its programsLead site-specific safety orientations for employees, subcontractors, and visitors.Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, applicable federal, state, and local requirements, and client-specific safety standards.Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and hazard assessments to identify unsafe conditions and behaviors and ensure corrective actions are implemented.Investigate incidents, near misses, injuries, and property damage events, completing required reports and recommending preventive measures.Serve as a liaison with clients, insurance representatives, and regulatory agencies regarding audits, incident investigations, workers' compensation matters, and corrective action plans.Support project leadership in creating and maintaining a culture of H&S excellence throughout all phases of construction.Partner with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, and subcontractors to proactively address safety concerns and improve site performance.Monitor project safety metrics and trends and provide recommendations to project leadership to achieve company safety goals and objectives.Facilitate toolbox talks, pre-task plans, safety meetings, and other employee engagement activities.Mentor and support field supervision and less experienced safety professionals in the application of ESS H&S standards and best practices.Participate in project planning meetings and provide safety guidance throughout project execution.Establish and maintain communications with client representatives and project staff through meetings, phone conferences and emails to provide for client satisfactionEstablish basic performance criteria and specifications for executing work and review the project regularly to confirm compliance with ESS, client, and governing authoritiesAnalyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelinesOrganize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, set priorities, and meet deadlinesPlan and organize own work assignments, as well as carry out tasks from management staffMeet expectations on attendance and punctualityOther duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsAccredited four (4) year bachelor's degree in related field and six (6) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to ten (10) years if non-degreedCSP, ASP or CHST certification requiredOSHA 30-Hour within the past 3 yearsAbility to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitorsJob related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job; strong understanding of safety principles and regulationsAbility to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelinesAbility to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective mannerStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExperience in developing and implementing safety programsExperience in conducting H&S audits and investigationsProven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with team members at all levelsAbility to work both day and night shifts in alignment with crew schedulesEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Emery Sapp & Sons