HSE Specialist

02 Walsh Construction Company II, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Walsh Construction Company II, LLC in the Chicago area is seeking an EHS Specialist to coordinate, implement, and monitor health, safety and environmental processes across multiple project locations. This role supports safety program administration, training, incident investigations, and coordination with subcontractors.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or higher, a CHST certification preferred, and experience in construction safety with some travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
• CHST certification preferred.
• Less than 3 years of experience in construction safety.
• Some travel required.
• OSHA 30 hour preferred.
• First Aid, CPR AED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Periodically conducts comprehensive EHS assessments.
• Recommends corrective measures for unsafe conditions to project management.
• Provides training and education on EHS requirements to personnel.
• Coordinates subcontractor EHS protocols and safety requirements.
• Coordinates project EHS programs with subcontractors.
• Assists in planning to minimize risks and manage losses from injuries or property damages.
• Conducts accident investigations and reports incidents for review.
• Establishes hospital and clinical care facilities for projects.
• Accompanies injured employees to treatment and evaluation.
• Ensures all EHS protocols are followed.
• Advises on Industrial Hygiene protocols; performs Environmental Monitoring.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

High School Diploma

CHST Certification

Job description

OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking an HSE Specialist for our Midwest Transportation Division in the Chicagoland area. The HSE Specialist coordinates, implements and monitors all aspects of the health, safety and environmental (EHS) processes at various project locations. 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

• Periodically conducts comprehensive EHS assessments.
• Recommends to project management corrective measures for unsafe conditions.
• Provides training and education to Company personnel regarding EHS requirements and recommends advancements to materials.
• Assists project management in the coordination of subcontractor EHS protocols, vendor and owner personnel working on company project.
• Coordinates project EHS programs with subcontractors.
• Assists in planning and coordinating work to minimize risks, and aggressively manage losses involving injuries or property damages.
• Conducts accident investigations and completes incident reporting for Project Management review.
• Establishes hospital and clinical care facilities for each project.
• Accompanies injured employees to treatment and medical evaluation.
• Ensures all EHS protocols are followed.
• Advise Project Management on Industrial Hygiene protocols; performs Environmental Monitoring.
• Administers the Company’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy, ensuring proper testing for Pre-Employment, Vehicle Authorization, Reasonable Suspicion, Post-Accident, Random, and Follow-Up.
• Facilitates orientation of all project employees to the EHS practices required by the Company.
• Provides a weekly safety update to EHS Leadership.
• Administers the corporate SPAT process on assigned projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma, Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred
• CHST (Construction Health & Safety Technician) Certification preferred
• Less than 3 years of experience in the construction safety field
• Some travel required
• Required to stand, walk, sit and climb stairs or ladders
• OSHA 30 hour preferred
• First Aid, CPR AED preferred
• Self-motivated Leadership skills

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.

Founded in 1898, The Walsh Group is a fourth-generation family-owned business providing design, build, finance and operation services for a wide variety of construction projects. We are consistently listed among the largest contractors in the United States, operating out of 21 strategically located regional offices across North America. Our three companies are united by a shared dedication to exceptional customer service, while upholding the highest standards of ethics, quality and safety.