Health & Safety Manager - Japan

ECC; Clarington; On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Health and Safety Manager for a significant construction project in Japan. This role involves ensuring compliance with safety regulations, promoting health and safety programs, and overseeing training efforts. The successful candidate will have a strong background in construction health and safety, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to lead without formal authority. Join a dynamic team committed to exceptional safety performance and contribute to the successful completion of a multi-story hotel project. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a pivotal role.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time off

401k with matching

Educational Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Company-matching charitable giving program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction health and safety.
• Ability to communicate with diplomacy and tact.
• Skilled in leading others without formal authority.

Responsibilities

• Ensure implementation of Health and Safety Plans and regulations.
• Conduct regular inspections for compliance with safety requirements.
• Facilitate health and safety training for staff and subcontractors.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Communication Skills

Training and Development

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Mitigation

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Science

Bachelor's degree in Construction

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Location: Work on-site in Japan.

ECC is seeking an Health and Safety Manager for a ground-up construction project for a seven-story hotel in Japan. This project is anticipated to start in February or March 2025 in country and is expected to span approximately 2.5 years. In this position, you will:

• Ensure the implementation of Accident Prevention Plans (APP), Health and Safety Plans, applicable regulations and SOPs.
• Actively promote and support the health and safety programs at project sites
• Oversee the completion of Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) preparation and acceptance
• Facilitate health and safety training for Company staff, subcontractors, and any parties required to participate to ensure achievement of exceptional health & safety performance including developing training content and delivering course information
• Author health and safety related documentation (reports, logs, records, and site specific risk mitigation plans), completing required information for daily reports and client communications in a timely and accurate manner
• Ensure that all documentation is organized and stored as required
• Conduct regular inspections to assess compliance with applicable requirements
• Take appropriate actions to prevent loss and mitigate risk in accordance with Company standards and practices
• Ensure that deficiencies are corrected in a timely manner and to acceptable measures
• Represent the Company in a positive and professional manner in client and regulatory agency interactions, serving as the primary point of contact for site health & safety
• Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure that health and safety activities are incorporated effectively into project plans
• Log health and safety incidents in the Company Incident Database
• Facilitate incident investigations and completion of associated documentation
• Verify implementation and close-out of corrective actions
• Provide mentoring, direction, and subject matter expertise to Health & Safety Supervisors and/or junior level staff
• Participate in employment interviews and make hiring recommendations
• In addition to the accountabilities above, other responsibilities, tasks, and deliverables may be assigned to the incumbent of this position

Requirements

• The ability to communicate in written and oral formats with diplomacy and tact
• An aptitude for exercising independent thinking and reasoning
• Demonstrated success in teaching others health and safety concepts and requirements
• Skilled in leading others without formal reporting authority
• Proven knowledge of US Army Corps of Engineers EM 385 1-1, OSHA 1910 and 1926
• Competent in using Microsoft Office products, email systems, and Windows
• Must be able to obtain and maintain military base pass as required
• Travel: Must be able and willing to work on-site at project location with periodic travel home with project management approval.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction health and safety
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a Construction related field from an accredited institution. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for this requirement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working on international projects preferred.
• Proven track record in ground-up, multi-story construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects with budgets of $10 million or more.

ECC targeted base salary range is $90,000 to $100,000 annually.
Actual salary offered may be affected by education, training, certifications, experience, skills, level of responsibility, and location.

Benefits Offered - US full-time positions

• Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time off and Holiday Pay
• 401k with deferral matching, ESOP, Student Debt Reduction Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Educational Assistance, Mentorship Program, ECC University
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Company-matching charitable giving program

ECC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact TeleSign HR at [emailprotected]. This email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not email about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a response.