Field HSE Safety Lead for Marine & Rail Projects

Russell Marine LLC; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Marine LLC is seeking an HSE Field Safety Technician to coordinate Health, Safety, and Environmental activities across project and yard locations. This supervisory role works with project managers, superintendents, and crews to ensure safe completion of marine and railroad construction projects.

The position emphasizes hazard analyses, safety training, policy development, and maintaining certification records, with travel as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; TWIC; valid Driver's License with clean record; 30-Hour OSHA Construction Industry Safety Course; CPR and First Aid/AED.
• 3+ years of construction safety experience; experience with lock-out/tag-out, fall protection, confined spaces, concrete work, excavations, atmospheric testing.
• Strong written and verbal English communication; general knowledge of OSHA, USACE, Coast Guard and EPA regulations; crane and rigging knowledge; MS Office.
• Preferred: CSST, COSS, ASP, EMT-B certifications.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and coordinate with on-site staff daily and when safety issues arise.
• Monitor marine vessels, equipment, and crew for HSE compliance and proper PPE use.
• Lead Hazard Analyses (JHA, AHA) and implement risk mitigation, inspections, and housekeeping as needed.
• Immediately report accidents/incidents; facilitate safety protocol, drug/alcohol testing, and documentation.
• Notify Superintendent/Foremen for random drug testing and provide instructions for timely completion.
• Lead daily safety meetings and provide training on PPE, CPR, First Aid/AED, Blood-Borne Pathogens, Fall Protection, etc.
• Assist in developing site/client-specific HSE policies.
• Maintain crew certification records and coordinate trainings in advance of expiration.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the HSE Manager.

Job description

Russell Marine LLC is seeking an HSE Field Safety Technician to coordinate Health, Safety, and Environmental activities across project and yard locations. This supervisory role works with project managers, superintendents, and crews to ensure safe completion of marine and railroad construction projects.

The position emphasizes hazard analyses, safety training, policy development, and maintaining certification records, with travel as required.