HSE Director

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western seeks a Director of HSE for our Central Water Division serving the Austin and San Antonio area. You will oversee health, safety, and environmental programs to ensure compliance with corporate HSE standards and drive best practices on major construction projects.

Responsibilities include leading HSE teams, monitoring regulatory changes, conducting audits, and coordinating training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, IH, civil eng, or construction mgmt or equivalent
• CHST certification required
• ASP, SMS, or CSP certification required
• Minimum 10 years of major construction project experience
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Some travel required

Responsibilities

• Serve as HSE champion for the region with technical expertise and best practices.
• Monitor regulatory developments and develop compliance strategies.
• Appoint HSE Managers and conduct annual evaluations for site leaders.
• Oversee subcontractor prequalification and direction on projects.
• Conduct periodic worksite visits and implement control measures.
• Provide leadership to HSE staff and ensure time on project sites.
• Conduct new hire orientation within 3 months of hire.
• Perform quarterly project audits and coordinate SPATs.
• Prepare weekly HSE leadership reports and maintain files.
• Advise leadership on compliance and efficiency of HSE practices.
• Oversee safety training and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Civil Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent

Job description

OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking a Director of HSE for our Central Water Division, in the Austin and San Antonio area. The Director of HSE oversees implementation of aspects of health, safety and environmental (HSE) programs to ensure compliance with the corporate HSE programs, policies, and procedures.

As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing. Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers.

There are many compelling reasons why exceptional people should consider a career with our company:

• Challenging, complex work
• Creative and innovative problem-solving environment
• Supportive, communicative managers who reward hard work
• Opportunities for growth, training, and development
• Flexibility in career path & progression
• Opportunities to work and live all over the United States

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as the company’s HSE champion for assigned region, providing technical HSE expertise as well as knowledge of industry standards and best practices.
• Monitors and communicates developments in state and regional government and industry HSE rules and regulations. Develops compliance strategies related to HSE regulatory requirements.
• Appoints HSE Managers to projects and oversees performance. Completes annual 13-point evaluations for all jobsite supervisors and managers.
• Assists in the prequalification and direction of subcontractors used to support projects.
• Conducts periodic worksite visits to ensure appropriate precautions are in place and assists in developing control measures for the region. Conducts reviews to assist in the timely correction of deficiencies. Oversees the investigation process of incidents occurring in the assigned region.
• Provides consistent leadership to HSE staff as well as project management. Ensures that a significant portion of time is spent on project sites.
• Facilitates New Hire Management Orientation; completes orientation of all new hires (Foremen, Superintendents, Project Management) within 3 months of hire.
• Conducts quarterly audits of all assigned projects. Actively requests the assistance of top management in conducting these audits. Facilitates SPATs in the assigned region.
• Completes weekly safety reports for HSE Leadership and the BGL. Meets with BGL and PM at least once per month. Maintains HSE files and records for the region.
• Advises HSE Leadership on compliance concerns and efficiency of HSE practices.
• Oversees safety training for the business group. Ensures training is done in a timely fashion and trainers are qualified. Conducts, schedules, and monitors training.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Civil Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent
• CHST (Construction Health & Safety Technician) Certification and
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Safety Management Supervisor (SMS) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Minimum 10 years of experience, with most of the experience on major construction projects
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, and ability to prioritize, organize and manage time. Knowledge of regulations and standards as well as hazard recognition and injury management skills.
• Some travel required
• Required to stand, walk, sit and/or climb stairs or ladders

The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or [e-mail].

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran

Salary Range Disclaimer

Please note that job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for a bonus and other benefits.