EHS Project Lead

Patriot Erectors, LLC Steel Fabricators; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Life & Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Gym membership support

PTO

Volunteer programs

Job summary

Patriot Erectors, LLC Steel Fabricators seeks a qualified safety leader to integrate safety initiatives into operations across projects, maintaining procedures to prevent injuries and ensure compliance with OSHA and company policies while reducing environmental impact.

The role includes site risk reviews, on-site inspections, developing solutions with project teams, maintaining OSHA logs and training certifications, and educating employees on safe practices.

Qualifications

• 8+ years 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.

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

OSHA standards

Recordkeeping

Fall protection

Safety communication

Trade/site safety knowledge

Job description

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

Financial Planning

• 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

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• 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 employeesand 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.

Career

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!