at GEOSYNTEC CONSULTANTS in Oak Brook, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Are you looking for a home for the best years of your career, where you can contribute to a dynamic innovative firm, tackle challenging project work, and collaborate with industry-recognized professionals? Geosyntec is the place for you! We are seeking an exceptional Health and Safety Manager to help grow our Health and Safety Department in support of our engineering design, environmental consulting, and construction management services across the U.S. Central region such as Oak Brook, IL, Mequon, WI, St. Louis, MO or Overland Park, KS.
Our client base includes a diverse mix of industrial, institutional, and governmental clients, who ask us to address their new ventures and most challenging problems involving the environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Ranked by ENR in the top 20 design firms for the environment, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service. Learn more by visiting www.geosyntec.com.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In collaboration with the Senior Health and Safety (H&S) Manager, you will provide H&S and environmental compliance support for projects and other operational activities; act as a subject matter expert on H&S (OSHA and MSHA) / environmental-related technical and compliance matters; directly interface with project managers staff to plan and execute project safety plans and processes; meet client / regulatory and other external stakeholder requirements and expectations, and support Geosyntec offices in fulfilling H&S/environmental needs.
Some of the core responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Support regional implementation of the Geosyntec H&S and Environmental management systems.
Assist in the implementation, measurement, and evaluation of the firm's H&S and environmental compliance performance and management systems.
Implement and deliver written program components, procedures, policies, and plans at regional Geosyntec and US subsidiary facilities and site offices.
Assist in the review, development, and deployment of project-specific H&S plans and other documentation.
Review, understand and communicate contract specifications and technical safety language for use by subcontractors at projects where Geosyntec and/or its subsidiaries serve in the construction management at-risk (CMAR) role and work to ensure compliance with provisions.
Provide MSHA Training Support for Geosyntec mining practitioners
Support offices in identifying and mitigating office-specific H&S hazards and issues related to in-office activities and conditions, as well as conforming to applicable state/provincial/local H&S/environmental requirements and industry best practices.
Perform on-site technical support activities of project operations, including the performance of site visits and audits and providing technical subject matter expertise as needed in the areas of H&S and environmental compliance.
Develop and participate in training and communication initiatives to meet various company, national & local, and external stakeholder requirements, and raise awareness of and competency in Geosyntec H&S initiatives, performance, and issues.
Support the investigation of incidents/injuries in both project and office environments, help identify incident root causes, and be involved in addressing mitigation actions that may be discovered.
Comply with the company's policies and procedures, including Human Resource and Risk Management policies.
Perform and support ergonomic risk assessment as requested; provide recommendations for corrective action to eliminate or reduce risk.
Promote the company's medical surveillance and online training programs.
Actively participate in professional societies, conferences, and meetings to further continue professional development and increase the visibility of the firm to potential clients and recruits.
Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec's culture. You should expect to work closely with experienced professionals who will help integrate you into Geosyntec's culture as you advance to this next stage of your career.
Your success is our success. We encourage our professionals to continually develop their interests and skills. Advancement is based on an individual's own performance and initiative.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in a scientific, engineering, or similar technical field, and at least seven (7) years of progressive experience as a full-time H&S professional; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the responsibilities of the position. (required)
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