Project Health and Safey Manager at PermaFix Canada Inc

Oakland, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Aug, 26

Salary

130000.0

Posted On

14 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Health And Safety Leadership, Hazard Analysis, OSHA Compliance, Incident Investigation, Case Management, First Aid, Medical Surveillance, Emergency Preparedness, Training Development, Risk Mitigation, Microsoft Office, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Stakeholder Management, Regulatory Compliance, Project Management

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

Description Exempt position. Provide Health and Safety leadership to assigned projects to ensure worker safety and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies. Salary is dependent on location. Duties · Develop and administer the project HS plan, associated procedures, and updates · Perform daily safety inspections, support work planning, and prepare job/activity hazard analyses (JHA/AHA). · Ensure work activities comply with all health and safety regulations and the approved project HS plan. · Maintain accurate records and documentation related to H&S activities, including OSHA logs, incident reports, training records, and permits. Assist with the digital archiving of historic hardcopy records. · Coordinate with project manager, site superintendent, and other project staff to ensure safety considerations are at the core of all activities and operations. · Foster a positive safety culture and drive continuous improvement initiatives related to Health & Safety. · Ensure timely notification and reporting of health and safety incidents to senior management. · Perform timely case management for employees injured or who become ill while performing work-related activities. · Provide first aid to personnel who are injured and, if possible, escort those who require offsite medical care. · Conduct incident and accident investigations, identify apparent and root causes, and develop corrective action plans to prevent recurrence. · Serve as the project's competent authority for critical safety programs, including Lockout/Tagout, fall protection, confined space entry, hot work, excavation, and other health and safety-related programs, including asbestos, lead, silica, and beryllium exposure programs. · Identify potential hazards in the workplace and provide timely recommendations for mitigation measures. · Analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate initial and refresher Health & Safety-related training programs. · Complete and maintain current training and qualifications in 40 hr. HAZWOPER, radiological worker, respiratory protection, fall protection, confined space, lockout/tagout, excavation, and other job-related training. · Administer an OSHA-required medical surveillance program. Complete and update individual employee job task analysis documentation to support medical surveillance and to document hazards unique to individual roles. · Support project emergency preparedness and contingency plans as necessary. · Other duties as assigned. Requirements · Minimum A.S. or equivalent experience and education in Health & Safety-related fields. · Professional certification, such as an Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified safety Professional (CSP) or the ability to complete certification within a year of hiring. · Solid understanding of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 & 1910 regulations. · Five (5) or more years of hands-on Health & Safety experience in an industrial or construction setting. · Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification · Current 40-hr HAZWOPER certification. · 30 Hour OSHA Construction certification · Experience managing a medical surveillance program and interfacing with occupational health providers. · Ability to use Microsoft software products such as Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. · Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively interface with all levels of management and personnel. · Able to work with all employees and be approachable to those with safety concerns. · Attention to detail and strong organizational skills. · Able to manage relationships with regulators, customers, and all stakeholders within the Health and Safety program. Prefered Qualifications · Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Health & Safety-related fields. · Ten (10) or more years of hands-on Health & Safety experience. · Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or the ability to complete certification within a year of hiring. · Certification as an OSHA 10/30 trainer and/or HAZWOPER trainer. · Experience in radiological and hazardous remediation. · Experience working with/for DOE and DOE contractors; more recent experience heavily preferred. · Experience working with USACE, familiar with EM-385 · Experience with safety management in a construction setting. Working Conditions · Requires the ability to travel to remote locations. · Flexible work schedule based on a 4x10 work week schedule. · Some occasional night and weekend work may be required. · Work may include work in radiological areas and work requiring respiratory protection, fall protection, lockout/tagout, and confined space entries. · Work environment may include exposure to inclement weather with seasonal high/low temperatures and precipitation. · Work environment includes common hazards found in industrial and construction sites, including operating machinery, loud noise, and uneven walking surfaces.

Responsibilities

Provide health and safety leadership for assigned projects to ensure worker safety and compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Responsibilities include developing safety plans, conducting inspections, managing incident investigations, and overseeing medical surveillance programs.