At Emery Sapp & Sons (ESS), health & safety (H&S) is a core value and a critical component of every project we build. The Health & Safety Supervisor provides leadership, direction, and oversight for all project-specific health and safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and client expectations.
This position will be close to Monroe, LA.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
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Maintain and apply an expert knowledge of the ESS H&S standards, programs and goals.
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Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of a project-specific Health and Safety Management Plan.
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Promote and foster ESS H&S standards and goals with programs throughout the project to confirm a safe and productive work environment
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Prepare, maintain, interpret and communicate records, reports, or documents that may be required to meet corporate or regulatory requirements, including monitoring application of H&S standards and goals through its programs
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Lead site-specific safety orientations for employees, subcontractors, and visitors.
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Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, applicable federal, state, and local requirements, and client-specific safety standards.
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Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and hazard assessments to identify unsafe conditions and behaviors and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
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Investigate incidents, near misses, injuries, and property damage events, completing required reports and recommending preventive measures.
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Serve as a liaison with clients, insurance representatives, and regulatory agencies regarding audits, incident investigations, workers’ compensation matters, and corrective action plans.
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Support project leadership in creating and maintaining a culture of H&S excellence throughout all phases of construction.
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Partner with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, and subcontractors to proactively address safety concerns and improve site performance.
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Monitor project safety metrics and trends and provide recommendations to project leadership to achieve company safety goals and objectives.
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Facilitate toolbox talks, pre-task plans, safety meetings, and other employee engagement activities.
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Mentor and support field supervision and less experienced safety professionals in the application of ESS H&S standards and best practices.
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Participate in project planning meetings and provide safety guidance throughout project execution.
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Establish and maintain communications with client representatives and project staff through meetings, phone conferences and emails to provide for client satisfaction
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Establish basic performance criteria and specifications for executing work and review the project regularly to confirm compliance with ESS, client, and governing authorities
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Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines
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Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, set priorities, and meet deadlines
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Plan and organize own work assignments, as well as carry out tasks from management staff
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Meet expectations on attendance and punctuality
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Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
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Accredited four (4) year bachelor’s degree in related field and six (6) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to ten (10) years if non-degreed
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CSP, ASP or CHST certification required
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OSHA 30-Hour within the past 3 years
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Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to
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management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
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Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job; strong understanding of safety principles and regulations
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Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
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Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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Experience in developing and implementing safety programs
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Experience in conducting H&S audits and investigations
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Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with team members at all levels
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Ability to work both day and night shifts in alignment with crew schedules
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities