Health and Safety Manager

Health & Safety ManagerSovereign Consulting Inc. is seeking a full-time Health & Safety Manager in Oxford, CT/Robbinsville, NJ office. Sovereign Consulting Inc. is an Environmental Consulting and Remediation Firm headquartered in Robbinsville, NJ.Responsibilities:Full time, extended onsite Health & Safety ProceduresAssist with the development, review, and/or update of project specific Accident Prevention Plans / Site Safety and Health Plans (APP/SSHP) and any other upfront project plans as applicable.Communicate and ensure onsite compliance with specified safety and health requirements, Federal, state and OSHA regulations and all aspects of the project specific APP/SSHP including, but not limited to, activity hazard analyses, air monitoring, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), decontamination, site control, standard operating procedures used to minimize hazards, safe use of engineering controls, the emergency response plan, confined space entry procedures, spill containment program, and preparation of records.Attendance at pre-work meetings including preparatory inspection meeting, and periodic in-progress meetingsAssist and represent the Safety and Health Manager in onsite training on policies, procedures, OSHA, orientation, and client specific requirements and the day-to-day onsite implementation and enforcement of the accepted project specific APP/SSHPHave authority to stop work if unacceptable health or safety conditions exist and to ensure adherence to company policies, regulations, work plans, and detailed work plans, and take necessary action to re-establish and maintain safe working conditionsConduct daily safety and health inspection and document safety and health findings into the Daily Safety Inspection Log Track noted safety and health deficiencies to ensure that they are corrected and assist with maintaining project files in compliance with OSHA regulationsIn coordination with site management and the Safety and Health Manager, assist with incident investigations, recommend corrective actions for identified deficiencies, and oversee the corrective actions as necessaryAdhere to Sovereign Consulting Inc. Health & Safety Standards in all field-related activities.Collaborate with staff in the field to encourage and to support the company safety culture, and encourage, support, inspire, and advise staff to successfully execute the project specific APP/SSHPSolid background in Health and SafetyDetail-oriented and well-developed organizational abilitiesProficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams, and PowerPoint)Strong communication skills and ability to interact with Sovereign staff, clients, and other H&S professionalsExperience in the Environmental Industry is a plusExcellent problem-solving skillsProactive and self-motivatedAble to multitask and manage competing priorities effectivelyRequirements:Minimum 5 years' experience within the past 10 years in implementing safety and health programsCSP and CIH CertificationsOSHA 30-Hour40-hour initial OSHA HAZWOPER TrainingFirst Aid and CPR TrainingHave taken 24 hours of formal classroom or online safety and health related coursework in the past three (3) years.Experience in conducting hazard analyses and developing controls for different activities or environments.Working knowledge of Federal and state occupational safety and health regulations.Experience with OSHA Level D and Level C PPE at minimum with any specific training as applicable.Experience with air/dust monitoring instruments and air/dust sampling methods preferred.Willingness to travel to project sitesMicrosoft Excel experience – basic levelMust have a good driving record and be able to drive a company vehicle.The following training and certifications are a plus. Sovereign is willing to consider providing this training:8-hour annual OSHA HAZWOPER refresher training8-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER Supervisor TrainingUSACE Construction Quality Management for ContractorsConfined Space Entry CertificationEmployment at Sovereign is contingent upon the results of a Drug & Alcohol screening test. Candidates must present documentation that confirms identity and eligibility for employment in the United States.Salary will be commensurate with experience. This full-time position offers an excellent benefits package including group healthcare program, vision and dental coverage plan, life and AD&D insurance plans, short & long-term disability programs, other supplemental insurance programs, 401(k) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement program, paid holidays and paid vacation. A relocation package will not be offered for this position.Sovereign Consulting Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an active supporter of a diverse workforce.