Construction EHS Engineer: Safety Leader

James G. Davis Construction (DAVIS); Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health care

Annual incentive bonus

Paid time off

401(k) and ESOP

Job summary

The Environmental Health + Safety (EHS) Engineer at DAVIS helps eliminate hazardous conditions arising from human error and equipment operation. You will apply engineering principles, safety standards, and OSHA practices on construction sites across projects of various sizes in Maryland and beyond.

You will perform audits, assemble startup safety packages, review JHAs, participate in crane and safety meetings, and mentor teams on safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health + Safety Sciences or related field; equivalent combinations of technical education and/or industrial related safety experience may substitute for educational requirement
• Experience in occupational Environmental Health + Safety or a related field
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications
• OSHA 30 hour for contractors
• Basic knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and recommend corrective measures
• Decision making, research and analytical problem solving skills
• Time management with the ability to organize, assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands, and to work independently
• Possess strong communication skills, and interact effectively at all levels within the organization and external to DAVIS
• Construction industry experience

Responsibilities

• Perform responsibilities with excellence in service, integrity, inclusion and building relationships as exemplified in DAVIS Core Values
• Perform routine walk through inspections of construction areas on small- to medium-sized projects with little to no assistance from other department members; and large-sized projects with assistance
• Conduct routine EHS Audits and inspections on projects using DAVIS-provided software
• Assemble and deliver project start up safety packages for new projects
• Assist teams in determining project signage and posting needs
• Participate in project EHS kick off meetings with project team
• Prepare and present content for internal project team meetings and trade partner meetings
• Review JHAs for high hazard activities
• Participate in crane plan review
• Complete Monthly Project EHS Assessment
• Participate in review of Monthly Project EHS Assessment with project team
• Record hours worked each week for all assigned projects for OSHA tracking
• Provide all information and documentation required on weekly incident log
• Distribute open issues reports to project teams
• Verify and close all identified hazards on project sites
• Able to research and collaborate to obtain information for EHS-related issues
• Participate in OSHA Inspections and consultations
• Assist in personal injury and property damage accident investigations; compile data, photographs, and other necessary documentation for reporting purposes
• Work with subcontractors to develop overall satisfactory level of safety compliance on projects
• Develop and apply practical solutions for project safety issues with assistance
• Identify special protective and safety equipment needs for projects with assistance
• Provide instruction for DAVIS Competent Person and other EHS-related classes
• Enforce EHS regulations with subcontractor and DAVIS personnel
• Help develop corporate goals relating to company and project level EHS performance
• Assist with EHS Initiatives and Business Plan items
• Help develop and update corporate and project EHS policies and procedures
• Assist in identification, analysis and control of occupational hazards requiring the application of specialized knowledge, skill and abilities
• Review proposed occupational safety policies, guidelines and standards to determine their consistency and recommend technical changes as needed
• Apply knowledge of psychological and physiological factors to assist in the installation of safety features and controls, compensating for the possibility of human errors in the operation of machinery and equipment
• Assist project teams in planning for high-risk activities and project team inspection schedules
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Environmental Health + Safety

OSHA 30 hour for contractors

First Aid and CPR

Decision making

Time management

Strong communication skills

Construction industry experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health + Safety Sciences or related field

Job description

The Environmental Health + Safety (EHS) Engineer at DAVIS helps eliminate hazardous conditions arising from human error and equipment operation. You will apply engineering principles, safety standards, and OSHA practices on construction sites across projects of various sizes in Maryland and beyond.

You will perform audits, assemble startup safety packages, review JHAs, participate in crane and safety meetings, and mentor teams on safety compliance.