Manager, Environmental Health and Safety

At BrandSafway, we know our employees are our greatest asset, which is why we give them the tools, training, and resources to be successful. Come join our growing team!

Summary

We are looking for a Manager of EHS to provide expertise in the Safety, Health, and Environmental areas to prevent and mitigate employee injuries and illnesses.  Assist branch and field management to promote effective safety programs at their assigned branch(es) and job sites within their region. Ensure the Company remains in compliance with governmental regulations such as OSHA, NY DOB, DOT, MSHA, EPA, and NFPA.  

Key Responsibilities

•  Anticipate, identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices; Develop hazard control designs, methods, procedures, and programs; Implement, administer and advise others on hazard controls and hazard control programs; and Measure, audit and evaluate the effectiveness of hazard controls and hazard control programs.
• Training: Facilitate, document, and ensure all employees, supervisors, and temporary employees receive the company’s required safety training. Conduct safety meetings and training programs for employees.
• Perform quarterly audits of the Small Site Work Plan (SSWP).
• Branch/ Field Job Site Inspections & Observations: Perform inspections to identify hazards and control measures within the workplace.  Requires the ability to climb scaffold and enter confined spaces on job sites. Coach and guide employees and management regarding safety compliance issues and safe product applications.
• Regulatory Compliance: Assist with the administration of Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations such as OSHA, DOT, MSHA, EPA, and NFPA.  
• Customer Interface: Participate in safety initiatives, meetings, and program as required by the customer. Work with job site EHS personnel to identify and resolve safety issues.
• Incident / Accident Investigation & Reporting: Investigate incidents involving company property, employees, or temporary employees.  Prepare documentation to ensure an adequate investigation and preservation of evidence is completed.
• Risk and Workers Comp:  May work with medical providers and BrandSafway’s Risk Management Department to ensure the procedure requirements of the return-to-work program are followed.
• Managerial: Carry out manager duties in accordance with safety company policies and collective bargaining agreements. Manage any BrandSafway authorized safety incentive program at their assigned branch and/or job sites. Administer the emergency response procedures for the branch and/or job site locations. Oversee and approve the purchase of branch and/or job site-specific safety equipment for employees. Provider leadership to the regional EHS team, fostering a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.
  
  

 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, Associates in Occupational Safety or Professional Certification (BCSP) in EH&S or a blend of equivalent education & experience. 5 years of field experience required.
• NY DOB Chapter 33 code knowledge required.
• OSHA 30 required.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Strong leadership abilities to inspire and coach employees to accomplish strategic goals. Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to influence without authority.
• Experience in developing & implementing site-level EH&S Plans aligned with broader corporate-level guidance.
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills to effectively train, motivate, and communicate with employees, supervisors, and customers.
• Above average computer skills with the ability to proficiently use the Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving history.
• Advance knowledge and understanding of current construction and general industry safety regulations and the ability to analyze and interpret this data for the safety of employees, job sites, and the branch.
• Local travel (75% ) focused on field work and day-trip visits to job sites located in New York City.
• Fluent in Spanish and English preferred.
  
  

BrandSafway offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance along with a generous 401k plan.

About Us

BrandSafway is a leading global provider of access, specialized services, and forming and shoring solutions to the industrial, commercial and infrastructure markets. Through a network of ~340 strategic locations across 25 countries and ~40,000 employees, BrandSafway delivers a full range of industrial service solutions. BrandSafway supports maintenance and refurbishment projects as well as new construction and expansion plans with unmatched service from expert local labor and management. Today’s BrandSafway is At Work For You® — leveraging innovation and economies of scale to increase safety and productivity, while remaining nimble and responsive.

BrandSafway, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, special disabled or veteran status.

Notice To All Potential Job Candidates

Please be advised that BrandSafway will never require or ask for any fee from you in exchange for being considered, hired, promoted, transferred or having ongoing employment with us. It is a violation of our Code of Conduct if any employee requests any money or fee from you in exchange for tentatively special treatment or consideration. If anyone, regardless of whether an existing employee, or anyone else, requests payment of any fee in exchange for being hired into our company, you may confidentially contact our HR Compliance department at hrcompliance@brandsafway.com and provide the name of the individual and any other documentation or proof of such an act.