ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY (EHS) COORDINATOR III
Summary:
Join Riggs Distler & Company, Inc. a leader in the construction industry with over a century of service supporting America’s most important infrastructure projects in the Southwest region of the United States. Riggs Distler has a reputation as an employer of choice in the industry and promotes a safe, exciting, and team-oriented work environment, empowering people to grow and evolve with our business.
As the EHS Coordinator III you will research, lead, plan, and manage the execution of Environmental, Health & Safety initiatives for multiple area projects and teams to ensure a safe work environment for all. The salary range is $95,000.00 – $125,000.00.
Benefits:
•Competitive Compensation Package
•Company sponsored Healthcare Plan including Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
•HSA Account with Company Contribution
•401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
•Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
•Student Loan Payment & 529 College Saving Program
•Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
•Identity Theft Protection
•Employee Assistance Program
Responsibilities:
•Participates in the pre-job planning process, supporting Project Teams and EHS Managers in the development of project specific Environmental, Health and Safety Plans to ensure a safe work environment
•Facilitate HR and Environmental, Health and Safety Orientations for regional office, field personnel and union employees to ensure a positive onboarding experience and quick acclimation to the company is achieved
•Analyzes EHS audit data from regional offices, projects, and work locations and develops action plans to ensure employees consistently follow industry specific safe work standards
•Problem-solves any significant issues that result from Environmental, Health and Safety investigations and initiate corrective action procedures quickly to minimize future risk
•Facilitates regular Environmental, Health and Safety training sessions for all regional employees to ensure compliance and a safe work environment for all
•Leads, motivates, mentors, trains and develops other team members to ensure optimal performance and success is achieved while growing the overall competencies of the team
•Evaluates the process for distribution of EHS equipment and information and recommends enhancements that continue to protect the Environmental, Health and Safety of all employees
•Conducts periodic audits of training documents, EHS forms and other records to validate accuracy and to confirm documents were distributed/filed timely and according to specified guidelines
•Performs regulatory research based on the project, equipment, chemicals, or other situations and implements Environmental, Health and Safety protocols that minimize risk to the employees and client
•Evaluates environmental hazards on the job and executes a process for the proper handling and disposal of materials
•Reviews regional DOT testing results and ensures corrective action procedures are followed in accordance with Environmental, Health and Safety regulations
•Presents status updates at client meetings on EHS initiatives and compliance to ensure leaders have the most current information regarding Environmental, Health and Safety protocols at project sites
•May be required to act as lead or supervise other EHS staff on large projects
•Manages complex investigations where unsafe acts or incidents occur to ensure proper handling techniques and corrective actions are implemented to minimize ongoing risk.
Education, Skills, Experience Needed:
•Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, EHS or related field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience required
•Experience: 7 + years of experience in an Environmental, Health and Safety role within the civil construction, electric utility or similar field
•Certification: OSHA Authorized Trainer, Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP); CHST; etc.; First Aid, CPR, AED and OSHA Training completion
•Functional Skills: Advanced research, planning, analyzing, organization, prioritization, and execution skills required; excellent forward-thinking, problem-solving, follow-up, and time management skills; advanced ability to follow through on open items
•Technology Skills: Advanced skills with Microsoft Office and other relevant software programs
•Language Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to present and train others
•Leadership/Behaviors: Excellent customer-focus and interpersonal skills to communicate expectations; advanced ability to work with all levels both inside and outside the organization. Requires a strong work ethic and a high value system focused on quality, safety and accuracy; able to work independently; advanced influencing and collaboration skills; strong sense of urgency to get things done. Able to lead, train and mentor others
•Culture Match Behaviors: Entrepreneurial spirit, who is collaborative, trusting of others, has strong work ethic, and can work well independently or with others in a fast-paced environment
This job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Riggs Distler & Company, Inc. will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Riggs Distler & Company, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested