Job Summary
Responsible for administration of project HSE, Accountability Programs, Accident and Fire Protection Programs, Risk Management issues, and maintaining full compliance with Company, Client and State/Federal safety regulations, and drug and alcohol policies. Will require travel between two project sites in Virginia and North Carolina.
Essential Functions
* Actively support the Company’s commitment to safety and its “Core Values.”
* Represent the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company’s “Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.”
* Maintains full compliance with all Company, State/Federal and Client safety regulations at all times.
* Initiates and participates (with Operations) in all Accident/Incident investigations to determine Root-Causes and development of a Corrective Action Plan, including associated reports.
* Assists in controlling hazardous working conditions and unsafe employee activities through interface and teamwork with Project / Operations management/supervisory personnel.
* Conduct field audits to ensure compliance with all company, client, and OSHA regulations (includes auditing worksite for compliance to the Hand Injury Prevention Program).
* Maintains Accountability Programs for project safety-related issues and works with supervision to ensure uniform application of safety related discipline.
* Monitors compliance with all drug and alcohol consortiums and maintains a current list of Matrix Service employees for the random pool.
* Works with the HSE Director, Business Unit HSE Manager and Project Manager to develop Project Safety Goals and a Written Safety Action Plan to assist in achieving the goals.
* Conducts or schedules training (as required) for supervision and field employees for new hire/re-hire orientations, Client orientations, C-STOP Plus, Basic Plus, S.T.A.R.T., etc. Other training as may be required to maintain compliance with Corporate Safety Manual Procedures or State/Federal safety regulations.
* Supervises the project HSE staff including mentoring, coaching, and developing all HSE personnel under their supervision.
* Effectively communicates verbally and in writing, pertinent HSE information to the client and to Company management personnel.
* Perform additional related duties, as required.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in occupational/environmental safety and health management, or equivalent combination of education/experience in lieu of degree.
* 5+ years of safety experience as an individual contributor in construction or industrial fabrication facility or equivalent background, plus 2+ years of previous supervisory experience strongly preferred.
* Must meet ONE of the following criteria:
o Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in safety from an ABET accredited institution with a minimum of five (5) years of large project experience in a construction safety role as a titled safety professional.
o A CSP designation with a minimum of five (5) years in a construction safety role as a titled safety professional.
o A CHST designation with a minimum of five (5) years in a construction safety role as a titled safety professional.
o A minimum of 5 years’ experience on a large project in a construction safety role as a titled safety professional and be current with the OSHA 500/502 Training Course.
* Advanced knowledge and ability to enforce all federal state, local and company safety regulations required.
* Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures essential.
* Good interpersonal and communication skills also required.
Physical Requirements
* Must be able to effectively communicate.
* Must be able and willing to work at elevated heights from ladders, scaffolding, aerial work platforms, etc.
* Work may include pushing, pulling, lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds, such as raw or fabricated material, equipment or tools.
* Must be able to perform tasks in hot and cold temperatures.
* Must be able to work in confined spaces.
* Work may include frequent bending, kneeling, crouching and stooping and occasional climbing onto equipment and/or trailers.
* Work involves standing and/or walking for extended periods of time, up to a minimum of 8 hours per day.
Full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, life and AD&D insurance, an employee assistance program (EAP), a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), a robust wellness program and adoption assistance. Some employees may also be eligible for paid time off, tuition reimbursement and a performance or safety bonus program.
At Matrix, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We encourage all whose experience aligns with the listed qualifications to apply and explore joining our organization.
EEO/M/F/Vets/Affirmative Action Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.
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