EHS Project Lead

Rippling, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Supplemental Coverage

HSA

Financial Planning webinars

Gym membership

Mental health resources

EAP services

Scholarship Program

Blue Points Program

Job summary

Patriot Erectors in Austin, TX, is seeking an experienced Construction Safety Manager to lead safety initiatives across our projects. You will develop, implement, and enforce procedures to prevent injuries, ensure compliance with OSHA standards, and minimize environmental impact on site.

The role requires 8+ years in EH&S within manufacturing or high-growth environments, strong communication, and hands-on problem solving.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in EH&S roles within manufacturing or heavy industry.
• Strong communication and hands-on safety problem solving.
• Experience with documentation change management.

Responsibilities

• Preview projects/sites to identify safety risks and plan controls.
• Visit active sites to monitor conditions and enforce compliance.
• Collaborate with project teams to implement safety solutions.
• Maintain safety paperwork, including OSHA 300 logs.
• Maintain safety training certifications (OSHA), train staff.
• Discipline for safety non-compliance per policy.

Skills

Listening

OSHA knowledge

Recordkeeping

Working at height

Trade knowledge

Tools

OSHA logs

Job description

Patriot Erectors is a full-service, AISC Certified Steel Fabricator and AISC Advanced Steel Erector. Founded in 1991, the company is located just west of Austin, Texas, with a modern 60,000-square-foot fabrication facility. With quality employees and the equipment required to handle complicated structures, Patriot strives to provide exceptional customer service to fabricate and erect structural steel facilities and non‑building steel structures, focusing on quality, safety, and immense pride in every project.

At Patriot Erectors, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on our customers, employees, stakeholders, and communities. We believe in fostering self‑reliance and respecting the interdependent elements of our business. Our mission is to fabricate and erect steel products that meet or exceed customer requirements without defects or accidents. We pursue a deeper understanding of market, customer, and employee needs, and we embrace values such as Safety, Teamwork, Ethics, Enthusiasm, and Leadership in all our operations.
Company Vision:Recognize a Need & Fulfill It. We actively seek steel‑related opportunities, embracing challenges to deliver mutually respected, mutually beneficial outcomes. This approach supports continual growth and development for our employees and stakeholders

The right candidate for this position is someone with extensive experience in Safety who will support our projects. This person will constantly be responsible for successfully integrating safety initiatives into the functional operation of the different projects by maintaining processes and procedures to prevent injuries and violations of the law or company policies and minimize the environmental impact of our operations.

About the role

We are looking for a qualified candidate with extensive experience in safety to support our projects. This individual will be responsible for effectively integrating safety initiatives into the operations of various projects. Their duties will include maintaining processes and procedures to prevent injuries and ensure compliance with laws and company policies, while also minimizing the environmental impact of our operations. ,

Responsibilities:

• Preview projects and project sites before work begins to determine safety‑related risks.
• Visit active project sites to assess ongoing work conditions to ensure compliance.
• Work with project management teams and field workers to develop and implement solutions to safety‑related issues on project sites.
• Maintaining safety‑related paperwork, including OSHA 300 logs.
• Maintaining safety training certification, including OSHA OTI.
• Training company employees on safe work practices.
• Disciplining employees and subcontractors who fail to comply with minimum safety standards.

Skills Required:

• Ability to listen – the ability to listen well and take in feedback from the employee's perspective without passing judgment.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and regulations about the specific trade or activity being managed.
• Good recordkeeping abilities – the Construction Safety Manager must be able to maintain good records of all safety‑related activities.
• Ability to access heights via ladders or scaffolding. A significant amount of construction work takes place at heights above ground level, which requires the Construction Safety Manager to be able to access the work to evaluate it.
• Knowledge of the specific skilled trade or type of work that their company does. This enables the Construction Safety Manager to design and implement effective solutions for the company.

Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in EH&S roles within manufacturing, industrial, or high‑growth environments.
• Strong communication skills; hands‑on, proactive approach to solving safety challenges
• Prior experience with controlled documentation/documentation change management.
• Demonstrated initiative in proactively identifying future potential safety risks and suggesting or implementing appropriate countermeasures.

What we offer:

• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Company‑paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Coverage Options
• Quarterly Financial Planning webinars
• Health savings account (HSA)

Time Off & Life Balance

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Leave of Absence Programs (Tilt)

Family & Wellness

• Disability and life insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Graig Cobb College Scholarship
• Gym membership support through affiliated partners
• Nivati EAP services offering confidential mental health support—for employees and their families , at no cost
• Access to mental health resources and counseling
• The Blue Points Program The Blue Points program rewards you for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

At Patriot Erectors, we believe in investing in our employees' professional development. We offer continuous learning opportunities, including Udemy training courses and leadership training for managers.

Community

We are committed to giving back to our community through various initiatives and encourage our employees to participate in volunteer activities.

What You Can Expect

• Initial call with our HR Team. You’ll connect with our Talent Acquisition Team to discuss your experience, salary expectations, and ask any initial questions you may have.
• Interview with our Hiring Team. You'll get to meet with our Hiring team for the hiring department to learn more about the role in Patriot Erectors, This is your chance to dive deeper into the role and share more about your background.
• Loop Interviews. You will have the opportunity to meet our Senior Leadership team to ensure our culture & vibe align with what you are looking for.
• Offer If all lights are green and all aligns, the HR team will reach out to provide details, and you'll receive an offer to join!

The pay range for this role is:

125,000 - 135,000 USD per year (Corporate Office )