HSE Specialist II

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walsh Group is seeking an HSE Specialist II for our Transportation Division in LaPorte, IN. You will coordinate, implement, and monitor health, safety, and environmental processes across projects, providing training and guiding process improvements.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in construction safety, a CHST/OSHA30 preferred, and a willingness to travel. The role entails incident investigations, safety program administration, and weekly EHS updates.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in the construction safety field.
• OSHA30 hour preferred
• CHST (Construction Health & Safety Technician) Certification preferred
• Some travel required.
• Self-motivated and demonstrates leadership

Responsibilities

• Periodically conducts comprehensive EHS assessments and recommends corrective measures.
• Provides training and education on EHS requirements and process improvements.
• Coordinate subcontractor EHS protocols and manage project EHS programs.
• Conducts accident investigations and prepares incident reports for PM review.
• Establishes hospital and clinical care facilities for projects.
• Accompanies injured employees to treatment and ensures EHS protocols are followed.
• Advises on Industrial Hygiene protocols and performs Environmental Monitoring.
• Administers the Drug-Free Workplace Policy including testing regimes.
• Facilitates orientation of project employees to EHS practices.
• Provides weekly safety updates to EHS Leadership.
• Administers the corporate SPAT process on assigned projects.

Skills

Self-motivated

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

High School Diploma

Job description

OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking a HSE Specialist II for our Transportation Division in LaPorte, IN.

The HSE Specialist II coordinates, implements and monitors all aspects of the health, safety and environmental (EHS) processes at various project locations. The HSE Specialist II will work on projects of complexity, will provide training and guidance to this level and will have greater responsibility for process improvement.

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.
• Advises 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
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in the construction safety field
• Some travel required.
• Required to stand, walk, sit and climb stairs or ladders
• OSHA30 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.