HSE Coordinator - Micon Group, Inc.

Michels Corporation; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Training investment

Flexible spending accounts

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

A leading utility contractor in Syracuse is seeking a Health Safety & Environmental Coordinator to conduct HSE activities, including site inspections, incident investigations, and compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in the construction industry and possess OSHA qualifications. This role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to effectively communicate safety practices within a union environment. This position involves considerable travel across the U.S. to onsite projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a safety professional in construction.
• OSHA 30hr (Construction) certification or ability to obtain.
• Ability to identify and correct jobsite hazards.
• OSHA 510 and 500 (desired)
• Ability to identify and correct jobsite hazards specific to the construction industry
• Confident public speaker who can facilitate safety trainings and meetings
• Willingness to travel throughout the United States, about 75%, with long‑term onsite rotations

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly job-site visitations and audits.
• Perform incident investigations and emergency response.
• Assist with compliance of HSE programs.
• Evaluate facilities and job locations for environmental impact and safety improvements
• Identify and correct hazards and promote a positive safety culture

Skills

Safety leadership

Public speaking

Detail orientation

Driver's license

Hazard assessment

Education

Accredited degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

OSHA 30 Construction

OSHA 510

OSHA 500

Job description

As one of the largest, most diversified utility contractors in North America, MICON Group, Inc. has been unlocking the potential of infrastructure and transportation construction for six decades. Our operational crews depend on support from our in‑house experts to advance critical infrastructure projects. At every turn we consider safety, social and environmental responsibility, and the health and wellbeing of our people and the communities in which we work. The safety of our people, our contractors, our customers, the environment, and the communities in which we work, is our highest core value. We strive to make a difference in positive, respectful, and responsible ways. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as a Health Safety & Environmental Coordinator can change yours.

As a Health Safety & Environmental Coordinator, your key responsibilities under guidance of supervisor will be to conduct various HSE activities including, but not limited to, weekly job‑site visitations, audits and inspections, loss incident investigations, emergency response, performing environmental assessments and evaluations of facilities and job locations, and assisting operations with implementation and compliance of existing HSE programs. Critical for success is the ability to work independently and strong attention to detail while working in a fast‑paced environment.

Why MICON Group, Inc.

• We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News‑Record’s Top 400 Contractors
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
• We are family owned and operated
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental and vision, competitive paid time off plans and much more!
• We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
• We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.
• Michels offers a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your position and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.

Why you?

• You like to surround yourself with dedicated, value‑driven people
• You believe there is a solution to every challenge – and you can find it
• You understand the importance of small details on large projects
• You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
• You want to make your own decisions, but know support is always available
• You want to work to make a difference in people’s lives
• You are comfortable with public speaking, traveling and utilizing technology to perform HSE responsibilities
• You help facilitate a positive safety culture within a union environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a safety professional in the construction industry
• 5+ years of experience as a safety professional in the construction industry (desired)
• OSHA 30hr (Construction) for construction training, or ability to obtain within approved timeframe
• OSHA 510 and 500 (desired)
• Experience with working on United States Army Corps of Engineers projects is a plus
• Must possess a valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle which may be driven and an acceptable driving record
• Accredited degree in Occupational Health and Safety or Construction (desired)
• Ability to identify and correct jobsite hazards specific to the construction industry
• Confident public speaker who can facilitate safety trainings and meetings
• Willingness to travel throughout the United States, about 75%, which may include extended duration, is required. Must have the ability to commit to long‑term onsite projects with scheduled rotations home every 6 weeks.

This information reflects the anticipated base salary for this position based on current market data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Actual pay will be adjusted based on individual’s skills, experiences, education, and other job‑related factors permitted by law.

As set forth in Michels Corporation’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way.