EHS Specialist II

Summary

Directs and implements the Manson Company safety program to ensure a safe, injury and incident-free work environment on assigned projects. Travel to field projects will be required. This position is travel based and location will be dependent on where work is being performed. The position requires 19 days on, and 9 days off schedule. The position will report out of the Houma, LA office, but job sites will be all over the Gulf and East Coast Region.

Manson Construction Co. was founded in 1905 as a small pile-driving business supporting the early development of Seattle's waterfront. Today, Manson s legacy of quality marine services continues to grow at locations throughout North America. With more than 800 employees and a large fleet of equipment, Manson supports high-profile marine infrastructure and energy projects across the nation.

Manson Construction represents generations of people, families, and communities whose commitment to success, safety, and ingenuity aligns with our core values:
Take care of people;
Do the right thing; and find a better way. At Manson, we strive to create an engaging and respectful environment where employees can share their ideas. We recognize that our employees are Manson s number one asset and the reason why we continue to execute benchmark work in the marine construction and dredging industry.

• Assists the Superintendents by recommending safe work practices as part of preplanning and training; establishes jobsite safety procedures
• Participates in morning project meetings and kick-off meetings
• Conducts comprehensive on-site safety assessments as part of constant monitoring process
• Conducts daily jobsite assessments and documents all safety violations or unsafe conditions/activities; ensures corrective measures are immediately implemented; follows through to insure corrections have been made
• Communicates regularly with Superintendents, Foremen and craft concerning safety practices observed, both positive and negative
• Educates project personnel through on-the-job training. Examples are toolbox meetings, one on one conversations, and impromptu gatherings of craft personnel when instructions are needed for specific work
• Assists the Superintendent in completing the Weekly Jobsite Safety Checklists and maintains an updated safety deficiency list to be posted, filed and used as talking points in safety meetings or to communicate what needs to be taken care of
• Assures that Incident Reporting and Investigations are done, and may accompany injured employees for medical treatment and evaluation
• Administers the Manson Alcohol and Substance Abuse Policy on the project and ensures appropriate protocol is followed
• Assists project management with guidance and direction of project personnel related to requirements for safe practices on assigned project
• Accompanies safety, health and insurance personnel on tours of the project, as needed
• Furnishes information and assists project and corporate personnel in preparing appeals for possible safety violations/citations
• Coordinates project safety programs with subcontractors
• Schedules and arranges crew training for various required EHS courses, such as first aid training
• Develops the job specific Emergency Management Plan and communicates through orientation to all project personnel
• Ensures compliance with contractual obligations
• Maintains safety files and records on project Share Point site daily
• Ensures company EHS policies and procedures are communicated, understood and implemented consistently
• Advocates the Manson culture and promotes IIF within the workforce. Responsible for practicing safe work standards and promoting an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) work environment as a condition of employment.
• Ensures compliance with Manson s Code of Ethics and Standards of Business Conduct
• Additional duties may be assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 5+ years of cumulative safety experience, within the last ten years managing or implementing a safety program on marine construction or dredging projects.
• Advanced knowledge of and ability to enforce all federal, state, local, and company regulations.
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures.
• Experience on EM-385 projects (NAVFAC / USACE) preferred
• A health and safety certification recognized by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) such as STSC, or the ability to obtain one within the first six months of employment.
• Must have a valid Driver s License, and acceptable driving record.
• Must have OSHA 30-hour general industry or construction safety training.
• Must have maintained competency by having 24-hours of documented formal classroom or online…