HDR

Northern California Area Safety Manager

HDR$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor or Technical degree in Occupational Health, Safety, Industrial Hygiene or closely related field
  • Minimum 5 years experience in Safety Health and Environment field
  • Certification in one or more SH&E fields (CSP, CIH, CHMM, etc.)
  • Extensive knowledge of OSHA and ANSI regulatory standards
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Team-oriented with strong oral and written communication skills
  • Commitment to an employee-owned culture

Responsibilities

  • Assess site conditions and contract requirements for compliance with safety regulations
  • Develop integrated Project and Office SH&E Management System
  • Assist project teams in creating safety plans and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs)
  • Oversee Project Safety Managers and Safety Coordinators for compliance
  • Support development and implementation of project-specific safety plans
  • Conduct safety training and maintain staff technical proficiencies
  • Ensure completion of safety and environmental compliance audits

Benefits

  • Inclusive and diverse work environment
  • Employee ownership and engagement
  • Access to Employee Network Groups supporting various communities
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Empowerment to bring authentic selves and innovative ideas at work
Full Job Description
In the role of Northern CA Area Safety Manager, we'll count on you to: • Systematic assessment of site conditions and contract requirements, and the determination of applicable US Federal (i.e., EPA, OSHA, DoD) and/or State rules regulations, as well as US national and international industry consensus standards (where applicable). • Development of a comprehensive and integrated Project and Office SH&E Management System based upon the HDR Corporate SH&E program, incorporating the areas of SH&E Policy development, assessment and SH&E planning, Implementation and Operation, Checking and Corrective Action and an effective Management Review process to determine the suitability and effectiveness of the Management System. • Expected to provide project teams with assistance in the development of Project and site-specific safety plans and JHAs? Overview of subcontractor safety requirements including: sub safety prequalification's, review of safety plan and Job hazard analyses, field operation checks to ensure compliance with HDR standards of work. • Provide direction and oversee Project Safety Managers' and Safety Coordinators' (SC's) support for project locations as required to ensure compliance with project contractual obligations. • Support Area SC's in the performance of all SH&E related work activities, including the development and implementation of project specific Safety Plans, office specific safety plans, support the assessment of regular and non-routine work assignments and responsibilities. • Establishing, making provisions for, and maintaining the SH&E technical proficiencies (i.e., safety training) of all Area personnel. Responsibilities include facilitating formal and awareness trainings in both field and office locations. • Ensuring that scheduled safety & environmental compliance audits and inspections are effectively completed, including the definition and management of corrective and preventive actions; ensures SH&E compliance records are organized and maintained per applicable regulations; periodic reporting of audit results (including non-compliance) to the Project Manager and HDR Corporate SH&E. • Establishing, maintaining, and frequently reporting Area leading and lagging Safety performance indicator metrics to Area Operations Management and HDR Corporate SH&E. • Ensuring the effective coordination of environmental compliance sampling/testing as required by applicable permits and regulations, including interface with external laboratories relative to sampling protocol(s), chain of custody, etc. • Where contractually obligated, and at the direction of an authorized client representative, reporting environmental non-compliance notifications to the appropriate internal and external agencies; maintaining all required documentation and records. • Additional duties as assigned by the Area Manager, Project or Office Manager and/or HDR Corporate SH&E Department Management. • Travel within assigned geographical area of responsibility will be approximately 50% to 70%. • Show proficiency in SH&E auditing and industry inspection protocols, behavior-based safety observation program implementation, and development and review of Job Hazard Analysis. • Be proficient in SH&E training and able to facilitate this training as required. • Display working knowledge of SH&E regulatory codes to include both federal and state. • Understand all SH&E processes and procedures in support of SH&E requirements within an office and field environment. • Additional duties as assigned by the Area Manager, Project or Office Manager and/or HDR Corporate SH&E Management. • Perform other duties as needed. Preferred Qualifications • Experienced and proven leadership skills necessary to effectively manage staff in support of company SH&E requirement. • Working knowledge of US Federal EPA, OSHA and DoT regulations, as well as State and local regulations and requirements. • Possess current OSHA construction outreach trainer certification or the ability to obtain it within approximately 6 months of hire. • Proficiency with MS Office and other software tools, including IndustrySafe. • Excellent verbal & written communication, organizational and interpersonal skills • Possess a strong understanding of class 1 freight railroad and FRA safety standards to include a minimum of 3+ years' progressive experience is preferred. • CSP, CHMM or CIH certification preferred and/or 5+ years Senior SH&E Management experience is preferred. • Experience with permit required confined space entry compliance and operations oversight. • Experience supporting rope access operations. • Experience providing training on the following: First Aid/CPR/AED training, LOTO/COHE training, Permit Required Confined Space, Fall Protection, etc. • Strong preference given to candidates currently located in the state of California. • This position requires proof of US Citizenship. *LI-JC8 Qualifications Required Qualifications • Bachelor or Technical degree in Occupational Health, Safety, Industrial Hygiene or closely related field • A minimum of 5 years experience in Safety Health and Environment field • Certification in one or more SH&E fields such as (Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), (GSP) Graduate Safety Practitioner, or equivalent SH&E Project/Program Management experience • Extensive knowledge of OSHA and ANSI regulatory standards • Knowledge and application of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint software • Team-oriented with proven oral and written skills to support company SH&E policy and procedural requirements • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

About HDR

HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
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10,000 employees
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Founded
1917

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