Sr. HS&E; Supervisor

Orion is recruiting a Sr.
HS&E Supervisor for our New Orleans Office.
Seeking a talented Safety Professional with 8+ years' experience working in Marine or Heavy Construction.
This position is accountable for the effective execution and technical support of the Health, Safety and Environmental Programs at assigned locations.
Primary responsibilities focus on: Ensures that field safety programs and policies are in place to promote a safe work environment and that ensure compliance with state and federal regulatory guidelines.
Monitors and implements the Capture Plan(s), Employee Safety, Accident & Incident Prevention Programs, and Safe Work Practices.
Works with safety management team to establish short-term and long-term goals and objectives for the Company's Health, Safety, & Environmental programs.
Maintains a working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including Coast Guard, USACE, and other maritime rules, pertaining to safety, health, and environmental issues to promote compliance in each of these areas.
The incumbent must support the guiding beliefs and core values of Orion, which are centered on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork most importantly, with each built upon the all-important foundation of Integrity.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Maintains a proactive internal safety audit program at project sites and locations to monitor Field Safety Representatives and operational employee work practices to ensure compliance with requirements and Company safety standards.
Participates in addressing accidents, incidents and near misses through timely fact-finding investigation, determination of root cause, and implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
Provides support and ensures consistency in the interpretation and implementation of HS&E policies, practices, and procedures.
Updates weekly safety project reports, monthly leading indicator reports, and quarterly safety recognition reports.
Recommends necessary changes to standard operating procedures and corporate safety policies and procedures.
Keeps regional safety management and local management informed on safety and health issues and progress toward accomplishing safety goals and objectives.
Monitors workplace safety orientations for new employees, as required, and refresher workplace safety training for existing employees.
Develops improvements and modifications, as necessary.
Assists the HS&E Regional Manager, HS&E Vice President, and Risk Management Vice President with claims management activities.
Contributes to the periodic required updating and distribution of the Company's Healthy, Safety and Environmental (HS&E) Policies and Procedures and other Company publications distributed to employees.
Trains and instructs captains, foremen, superintendents, and project managers to motivate and inspire compliance by field employees with policies, procedures, and other specific safety initiatives (i.
e.
, Capture Plans).
Monitors and promotes corporate safety initiatives, including the “Target Zero” philosophy, the safety recognition program.
Actively promotes recognition of successful efforts of employees and management to participate and improve daily work practices and overall safety performance.
Works to provide administrative, analytical and Safety project support and develops and maintains the Safety department office files and Safety Management System database.
Assists with Safety inspections and Safety audits by participating as a team member.
Assists with Safety statistical data analysis by identifying areas for continuous improvement.
Provides claims (injury, damage, and pollution) administrative support by reporting, documenting and gathering insurance related information for the Safety and Compliance manager.
Keeps regional safety management and local management informed on safety and health issues and progress toward accomplishing safety goals and objectives.
Participates and leads other Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to the success of the Company's HS&E programs.
EMPLOYEE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE Responsible and accountable for incumbent's own personal safety.
Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and any others incumbent comes in contact with.
Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed.
Complies with all applicable laws, regulations and Company policies and procedures, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
Reports any and all violations of applicable laws, regulations or Company policies and procedures promptly, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
Performs other related administrative and technical duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.
).
All employees, current and former, must maintain confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to the Company.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS A minimum of 8 years safety management experience in a construction environment is required.
Prior experience in Marine construction is highly preferred.
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Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Safety and Health Management or Environmental Health and Safety preferred.
Hold an advanced board certified safety accreditation(s) (CHST, OHST, ASP, CSP).
Must have working knowledge of Local, State and Federal Safety Regulations, Accident & Incident Prevention, Emergency Response, Risk Management, and standard safety Policies & Procedures.
Personable, outgoing, competitive and driven to lead.
Outstanding speaking, written and interpersonal communications skills.
Goal driven, results orientated, also well versed in critical thinking and problem solving skills.
The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
This individual must possess strong organizational and training skills to be able to effectively interface with employees at all levels.
Capable and ambitious to travel across the Gulf Coast region's geographic locations.
The Company expects and requires incumbent and each of its other employees to observe and fulfill the above and all other safety responsibilities and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace.
Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
PHYSICAL / MENTAL REQUIREMENTS The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
Must be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment to work or visit the work locations including hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, ear plugs, gloves, steel toed shoes, personal flotation devices (PFD's) or other equipment that may be required by the work being performed.
The incumbent must possess the ability to remain calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident and as directed by the Safety Representative or other management personnel.
Must be capable of evacuating the work area in a timely manner should an emergency situation arise.
Ability to identify critical issues and formulate action plans with all levels of management, including corporate.
Ability to develop and foster a positive work environment at all levels.
Ability to resolve conflicts using problem resolution skills.
Ingenuity, resourcefulness, and creativity are necessary to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Company standards, to develop safe work practice procedures, and achieve established goals and objectives.
In addition, the Sr.
HS&E Supervisor must also be capable of: Walking, stepping, climbing, or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another, and normally involves physically getting onto and off of work barges, boats, vessels, or dock facilities of varying heights and access parameters.
Standing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, climbing, or sitting for extended periods of time.
Working in confined spaces.
Working at elevated heights.
Lifting/carrying objects up to 50 lbs.
as required.
Adapting to extreme temperature changes.
Adapting to outdoor conditions and prolonged exposure.
Pass required physical/drug/alcohol screening.
Possess and maintain clean driving record as required.