HS&E Lead

ledcor; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor is seeking an experienced Health & Safety leader to cover the HS&E Manager and potentially lead a small team across heavy civil and mining projects. You will mentor coordinators, guide safety processes, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

You will conduct inspections, coordinate toolbox talks, and develop safe work practices, supporting incident investigations and return-to-work programs. Travel to multiple project sites is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related work experience in heavy civil, mining, or related industry.
• Strong understanding of MHSA and OSHA regulations and best practices.
• MSHA instructor card (Blue Card) and formal OH&S education are an asset.
• Must hold a CSP, Certificate or Diploma/Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent.
• Experience with construction practices, equipment, and safety protocols.
• Ability to communicate effectively with hourly workforce and management.
• Proactive safety approach with problem identification and resolution.
• Experience in risk assessment, program development, safety training, and incident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage for the HS&E Manager while they are off schedule.
• Lead a smaller HS&E team or project independently.
• Mentor HS&E Coordinators and Advisors to improve safety processes.
• Lead the Operations Team through the health and safety management system.
• Conduct inspections and discuss improvements with field supervisors.
• Ensure supply of safety equipment and PPE.
• Advise on Ledcor's Health and Safety Management System across the project lifecycle.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assist in inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
• Identify HS&E trends and develop corrective action plans.
• Conduct employee and subcontractor HS&E orientation.
• Support site safety meetings and toolbox talks.
• Develop Job Hazard Analyses and Safe Work Practices.
• Audit field hazard assessments and incident reports for accuracy.
• Assist with occupational hygiene practices and medical screening awareness.
• Support return-to-work processes and preventive safety measures.

Skills

5+ years experience

MHSA/OSHA knowledge

CSP or OH&S degree

Communication with hourly workforce

Team leadership

Safety program development

Risk assessment

MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel

Driver's license

Pre-employment drug/alcohol

Education

CSP / OH&S Certificate or Degree

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

You are an experienced Health & Safety resource who consistently conveys professional judgment and can build effective relationships across all levels. You will play a key role in the execution and implementation of a diverse range of health and safety programs and can expect to work on challenging projects with diverse and collaborative teams to meet and exceed Ledcor's safety standards.

This position is site-based and the specific rotation schedule and project location will be determined based on project requirements.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide coverage for the HS&E Manager while they are off schedule
• Ability to manage smaller HS&E Team or lead a smaller project independently
• Mentorship and Support: You mentor and guide HS&E Coordinators and Advisors, helping them navigate safety processes and improve their effectiveness
• Ability to lead the Operations Team through the health and safety management system independently
• Conduct inspections of the work area and meet with field supervisors to discuss any potential areas for improvement
• Work with the team to ensure the adequate supply of safety equipment, such as protective equipment, fire extinguishers, respirators, etc.
• Advise operations regarding Ledcor's Health and Safety Management System, based on a solid understanding of program execution throughout the project lifecycle
• Monitor compliance with jurisdictional regulatory requirements
• Assists in the coordination and completion of inspections, focus audits and incident investigations
• Verify compliance with leading and lagging indicators, including subcontractors as well as any identified corrective actions
• Identify HS&E trends and develop action plans to address them
• Conduct the HS&E Orientation to employees and subcontractors during project onboarding.
• Provide support to site leadership in the preparation of site-specific material for safety meetings and toolbox talks
• Support the coordination, organization and delivery of project toolbox talks and safety meetings
• Develop and enhance Job Hazard Analysis and Safe Work Practice documents based on existing materials
• Audit the quality of the field level hazard assessments, inspections and incident investigation reports for accuracy and completeness
• Assist with the implementation of occupational hygiene practices and have awareness of medical screening programs
• Occupational Injury/Illness Management: You support supervisors in managing occupational injuries and illnesses, including monitoring return-to-work processes and implementing preventive safety measures

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of related work experience in heavy civil, mining, or related industry
• Strong understanding of Mine Health and Safety Administration (MHSA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and best practices
• MSHA instructor card (Blue Card) and formal Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) education are an asset
• Must hold a CSP, Certificate or Diploma/Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent through on-the-job experience.
• Has developed technical knowledge of common construction practices, techniques, and equipment within the Heavy Civil Construction and/or Open Pit Mining Industries
• Ability to effectively communicate and present information to the hourly workforce, while also effectively interacting with project management staff, clients, and customers
• Ability to provide a proactive approach to safety, to include identification of operational and organizational issues, as well as develop and implement strategies to solve them
• Demonstrated experience in risk assessment, program development, safety & health training, and accident investigation
• Capable of adapting information/style to the audience, explaining difficult information clearly, influencing, and persuading others towards consensus agreement in straightforward situations
• A strong team player attitude with the ability to effectively adjust to changing priorities and demands
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong computer competency including experience with MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Must have and maintain a valid provincial driver's license and driver's abstract
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug & alcohol requirements

Work Conditions:

Flexibility to travel to and work at various project sites will be required

Additional Information

Ledcor Heavy Civil and Mining services reach across the lifespan of a mine, from facility construction, to full-scale contract mining of coal, minerals, or metals, all the way to mine reclamation. Our service offerings are vast-as are the projects we work on.

Ledcor has been recognized as a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial well-being. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

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