What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environment, Health and Safety Manager position at H+M Industrial EPC?
Core Job Responsibilities
· Lead and manage HSE field personnel, including workload planning, coaching, and accountability
· Translate reports and data trends into actionable insights to drive continuous improvement in HSE performance
· Serve as the primary point of contact for incident notifications, including after-hours support, and lead incident response, investigation, and case management
· Manage and adhere to project and department HSE budgets
· Represent HSE in client meetings, audits, and high-visibility situations, including addressing performance concerns
· Drive HSE campaigns and initiatives aligned with company risk trends and client priorities (e.g., heat stress, property damage prevention, Good Catch participation)
· Ensure consistent implementation of HSE programs, policies, and procedures across all job sites
· Collaborate with Operations to plan work safely while maintaining alignment with production goals
· Conduct field engagement visits (minimum 3-4 times per week) to maintain visibility and support field execution
· Lead incident investigations to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions
· Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, from craft personnel to executive leadership
· Review and certify OSHA log submittals prior to Leadership sign off
· Supportand advise on bid/estimate PQF submissions
· Reviewand approve EHW safe work plans in the HSE Director’s absence
· Coordinateand lead department meetings (e.g., weekly/quarterly L10)
Perform other duties asassigned by the Director, as needed
Essential Skills & Qualifications
- A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in petrochemical construction safety, or five (5) years with a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a related field experience
- Demonstrated ability to use HSE performance metrics, trend data, and field feedback to make informed decisions, identify risk areas, and support continuous improvement.
- Proven ability to lead incident investigations and manage casework, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Experience leading or supporting HSE personnel and field operations, including coaching and performance management
- Strong communication skills with the ability to represent HSE in client-facing and high-pressure environments
- Intermediate to advanced understanding of construction safety standards OSHA 1926. (e.g., excavations, scaffolding, steel erection, working at heights, incident investigation, and case management)
- Ability and willingness to support after-hours incident response and business needs as required
- Must possess, or be able to obtain, a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card
- Basic knowledge of DOT regulations
Preferred Qualifications
- ASP, CSP, CHST, OHST, or similar certifications are highly preferred
- Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a related field preferred
- Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred, with the ability to effectively communicate with craft personnel in the field