Construction HSE Specialist

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walsh Group is seeking an HSE Specialist to coordinate, implement and monitor health, safety and environmental processes across greater Phoenix construction projects in Arizona. This role involves conducting EHS assessments, providing training, coordinating with subcontractors, and investigating incidents to minimize losses and injuries.

Qualified candidates will have a HS diploma (Bachelor’s preferred), CHST is desirable, and less than 3 years in construction safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• CHST (Construction Health & Safety Technician) certification preferred.
• Less than 3 years of experience in construction safety.
• Some travel required.
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit and climb stairs or ladders.
• OSHA 30-hour certification preferred; First Aid/CPR AED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Periodically conducts comprehensive EHS assessments and recommends corrective actions.
• Provides training to company personnel on EHS requirements; suggests improvements to materials.
• Coordinates EHS protocols with subcontractors, vendors and owner personnel on projects.
• Conducts accident investigations and completes incident reports for PM review.
• Establishes hospital and clinical care facilities for each project and assists injured employees.
• Advises on Industrial Hygiene protocols and performs Environmental Monitoring.
• Administers the Drug-Free Workplace Policy including testing.

Skills

Self-motivated

Leadership skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking an HSE Specialist for our greater Phoenix construction projects in Arizona.

The HSE Specialist coordinates, implements and monitors all aspects of the health, safety and environmental (EHS) processes at various project locations.

As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing. Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers.

There are many compelling reasons why exceptional people should consider a career with our company:

• Challenging, complex work


• Creative and innovative problem-solving environment


• Supportive, communicative managers who reward hard work


• Opportunities for growth, training, and development


• Flexibility in career path & progression


• Opportunities to work and live all over the United States

Responsibilities

• Periodically conducts comprehensive EHS assessments. Recommends to project management corrective measures for unsafe conditions.


• Provides training and education to Company personnel regarding EHS requirements and recommends advancements to materials.


• Assists project management in the coordination of subcontractor EHS protocols, vendor and owner personnel working on company project. Coordinates project EHS programs with subcontractors. Assists in planning and coordinating work to minimize risks, and aggressively manage losses involving injuries or property damages.


• Conducts accident investigations and completes incident reporting for Project Management review.


• Establishes hospital and clinical care facilities for each project.


• Accompanies injured employees to treatment and medical evaluation. Ensures all EHS protocols are followed.


• Advises Project Management on Industrial Hygiene protocols; performs Environmental Monitoring.


• Administers the Company’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy, ensuring proper testing for Pre-Employment, Vehicle Authorization, Reasonable Suspicion, Post-Accident, Random, and Follow-Up.


• Facilitates orientation of all project employees to the EHS practices required by the Company.


• Provides a weekly safety update to EHS Leadership.


• Administers the corporate SPAT process on assigned projects.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred


• CHST (Construction Health & Safety Technician) Certification preferred


• Less than 3 years of experience in the construction safety field


• Some travel required


• Required to stand, walk, sit and climb stairs or ladders


• OSHA 30 hour preferred


• First Aid, CPR AED preferred


• Self-motivated


• Leadership skills

Division: Water

Job Category: Health Safety Environment

Job Type: Full_time

The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or [e-mail].

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran