HSE Specialist II

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western is seeking an HSE Specialist II for the Transportation Division in Richmond, IN. The role coordinates, implements and monitors all EHS processes across project locations, providing training and guidance with increasing responsibility for process improvement.

We are a fourth-generation family-owned business offering opportunities across the United States, a strong safety culture, and room for growth and development in a dynamic construction

Qualifications

• HS diploma or bachelor’s degree preferred
• CHST certification preferred
• 3–5 years of construction safety experience
• Some travel required
• OSHA 30-hour preferred
• First Aid/CPR preferred
• Self-motivated with leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Conduces comprehensive EHS assessments and recommends corrective actions.
• Provides EHS training and education to personnel.
• Coordinates project EHS programs with subcontractors and vendors.
• Performs incident investigations and reports to Project Management.
• Establishes hospital/clinical facilities for each project and accompanies injured workers.
• Advises on Industrial Hygiene protocols and conducts Environmental Monitoring.
• Administers Drug-Free Workplace Policy and testing protocols.
• Facilitates project employee orientation on EHS practices.
• Provides weekly safety updates to EHS leadership.
• Manages SPAT process on assigned projects.

Skills

Safety leadership

Construction safety

Training

Industrial Hygiene

Incident investigation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking a HSE Specialist II for our Transportation Division in Richmond, 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
• OSHA 30 hour preferred
• First Aid, CPR AED preferred
• Self-motivated
• Leadership skills

Division: Transportation

Job Category: Health Safety Environment

Job Type: Full_time

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