EHS Supervisor

4 months ago


Poway, United States Gridworks Full time

**Position**:EHS Supervisor

**Reports to**:Project Safety Manager

**Classification**:Full-time, Exempt Salary

**Pay**:Based on Experience***

**SUMMARY DESCRIPTION**:
**The EHS Supervisor supports all aspects of safety for Gridworks, including, but not limited to, safety awareness, training, and compliance. **The safety supervisor will make routine office and project site visits to assess working conditions related to safety and safety compliance. He/she will help identify safety-related issues and risks on project sites and in the office area. Once risks are identified, he/she will work with the leadership to design solutions to mitigate the exposure to those risks.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Implement and oversee the EHS program for the assigned site.
- Lead all safety initiatives at the project sites to reduce risk, including training and coaching.
- Proactively provide solutions for continual improvement.
- Revise/update safety programs, policies, and procedures as needed.
- Current knowledge of laws and regulations.
- Ensure EHS documentation and systems are kept current.
- Assists Project management teams with preparing Projects Safety Execution Plans and other plans as needed.
- Drive and assist in investigating accidents, incidents, and near misses, developing and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Alignment of Safety programs, policies, and procedures where applicable across all Gridworks projects.
- Ability to teach and mentor crew and apprentices regarding safety practices, policies, and procedures.
- Responsible for monitoring, documenting, and coordinating the training of Gridworks personnel regarding Gridworks and OSHA safety policies and requirements.
- Work with and support management in developing and sustaining an Incident and Injury Free Safety Culture.
- Conducts Job Hazard Analysis and assists in Incident Investigations.
- Advises personnel regarding safety protocols and procedures to ensure zero injuries and regulatory compliance.
- Conducts routine and follow-up safety and hazard inspections of company work sites.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of safety programs through daily field audits and oversight.
- Provide coaching and mentoring for employees exhibiting unsafe behaviors and provide recognition for employees exhibiting safe work practices.
- Perform new hire training pre-project orientations and coordinate, with Gridworks administrators, all other safety-related training.
- Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional, and lead others to create, develop, and implement project process safety improvement(s).
- Must promote company safety culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients, and business partners.
- Must be able to act as the company liaison for interface with customers, vendors, contractors, and Gridworks representatives.
- Must possess proven problem-solving and critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write, and give oral presentations.
- Work closely with safety managers on Worker’s Compensation claims, accident Investigations, and all safety incidents. This includes the development and implementation of corrective actions and the identification of root causes.
- Ability to develop and use analytics to support effective decision-making and continuous improvement.

**COMPETENCIES**:

- Current knowledge of laws and regulations
- Ability to work independently
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented and time management ability
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient computer knowledge and experience utilizing MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook) and adept at learning new software
- Must meet company minimum driving and insurability standards
- Must have proven ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously
- Ability to respond and adapt quickly in critical or changing situations
- Ability to respond as needed in support of all safety emergencies with or without advance notice

**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**WORK ENVIRONMENT**:

- Able to work and maneuver in a construction environment.
- Working conditions: Outside work, noisy conditions, shift work, flexible hours and schedules, not afraid of heights, standing long periods, extreme temperature conditions.

**POSITIONS TYPE & EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK**:

- This is a full-time position. Hours often follow those of a typical construction work week. However, you may be required the work weekends or after normal business hours from time to time.

**TRAVEL**:

- Ability and willingness to travel as required.

**OTHER DUTIES**:

- As required, please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- Other duties as assigned by Construction Manager, Superintendent, Project Mana