Ehs manager Jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA

EH&S Coordinator II

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

Loenbro is a trusted, long-term construction lifecycle partner to thousands of customers across the U.S. Our market spans all industries and our service offerings include Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication. Our expertise lies in simplifying the complex and establishing long-standing relationships with our partners. We have a national presence but a local approachevery customer benefits from our capabilities and our care.

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Job Summary

The EHS Coordinator II plays an essential role in establishing and promoting a culture of safety within the Industrial Services specific sites they are assigned, focusing on compliance with both internal EHS policies and external regulatory requirements. This position involves overseeing EHS protocols at a specific site, ensuring the site adheres to the highest standards of workplace safety and health. By conducting regular audits, providing training, and implementing EHS programs, the EHS Coordinator II works to minimize risks, reduce workplace accidents, and maintain a safe, healthy environment for all employees. Through collaboration with various departments and site leadership teams, this role supports the organization's commitment to safety, demonstrating the importance of proactive measures in safeguarding the well-being of its workforce.

Job Duties

Training and Education

• Assist with EHS training programs for all employees at the site, including but not limited to emergency response, hazardous material handling, and equipment safety.
• Ensure employees arriving at the site have the required industry specific training, i.e. OSHA or MSHA training.
• Assist in performing new hire orientations, hazard awareness training, and other training as required.
• Assist in coordinating and participate in and/or conduct daily safety meetings, provide educational materials, and assist with drills to enhance employee awareness of EHS procedures and regulations on job sites and office facilities.
• Apply leadership skills in an engaging fashion to continually develop and improve every team member's hazard recognition skill and hazard mitigation protocols and knowledge base.
• Document and store all training and education materials onsite and within KPA.

Enforcing EHS Policies and Procedures

• Applies all policies in a consistent fashion to facilitate a safety culture whereby hazard recognition and hazard elimination/mitigation is always the first task in every activity.
• Implement and enforce EHS protocols, including company policies, the Site Safety Plan (SSP), client guidelines, and relevant federal regulations (OSHA, MSHA).
• Regulatory Compliance Perform continual monitoring of job site and work habits to ensure compliance with company and regulatory health and safety regulations. Inspections consist of, but are not limited to: Lockout-Tagout, Required Permits and other job forms, Work Habits, Facility Inspections, and Construction Site Inspections.

Incident Investigations/Record Keeping and Reporting

• Lead and/or participate in the investigation of incidents at the site, ensuring thorough documentation, identification of root causes.
• Ensure injured employees are provided appropriate care in a timely manner including but not limited to utilization of CORE Occupational Medicine.
• Ensure adequate and proper documentation and implementation of corrective actions is obtained and loaded into KPA.
• Utilize KPA reporting including but not limited to Safety Alerts, Incident Investigation reports, Root Cause Analysis, etc.
• Work with operations and EHS management team to determine actionable items related to incidents and enforce completion.

Coordination with Operations

• Communication Establish a firm communication system between site operations and H&S by being available and responsive to requests from field employees and managers.
• Works closely with the site operations team to facilitate and maintain a culture where safety "is who we are". Enable and facilitate a setting where the entire organization is engaged to achieve behavior based safe work excellence.
• Acts to ensure safety team is a constructive partner with the operations team and is a resource to operations.
• Interfaces with customer's safety team on a frequent basis. Closely align company systems with customer requirements.

Performing Site Inspections, Audits, and Monitoring

• Conduct and document daily inspections and audits to identify EHS violations, potential hazards, or non-compliance with EHS regulations.
• Promptly address issues, provide solutions, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Perform daily safety reports to provide important day to day data to site EHS and project management.

Maintaining EHS Records and Documentation

• Meticulously keep accurate and ensure timely input of records into appropriate locations such as KPA.
• Assist EHS Management (Area, Regional, Corporate, etc.) with data gathering, analytics, and creation of daily, weekly, monthly safety meeting topics and documentation.

Liaising with Regulatory Agencies

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations.
• Engage with regulatory agencies, participate in inspections, and facilitate audits to uphold EHS standards.
• Ensure proper documentation and notification of all citations and assist in implementation of corrective actions and preventative measures.

Continuous Improvement of EHS Practices

• Stay informed about industry best practices and emerging EHS technologies.
• Collaborate with Site/Area Management to identify opportunities for enhancing EHS measures and implementing new strategies for improved EHS performance.
• Provide feedback from the field to aid in process improvement and implementation progress.
• All other duties as assigned by the Regional or Area EHS Manager

Skills/Qualifications

• Construction Site Safety Technician (CSST) or equivalent and OSHA 30 required.
• Minimum 3 years prior experience working within the heavy industrial construction industry, including manufacturing, pipeline, mining, food and beverage, power, and refining environments with at least 2 years in a safety role.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, standards, and other applicable codes/regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to assess potential hazards and risks within operations and develop and implement strategies to mitigate them effectively.
• Understanding of and ability to learn incident investigation techniques and root cause analysis to identify underlying issues and develop solutions to prevent future occurrences.
• Ability to understand emergency response plans and procedures and ensuring readiness for potential emergencies.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with employees at all levels of the organization, as well as external stakeholders such as regulatory agencies and contractors.
• MSHA Certification or background preferred.
• Familiarity with risk assessment methodologies such as Job Safety Analysis (JSA) or Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP) to ensure comprehensive EHS practices.
• Experience in conducting EHS audits or inspections to identify and address potential safety hazards.
• Certification in First Aid/CPR, demonstrating the ability to respond effectively to safety incidents requiring immediate medical attention.
• Proficiency in using MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) for documentation and reporting purposes.
• Ability to use safety management software for reporting and documentation requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to Climb up and down stairs and ladders.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Ability to traverse difficult terrain such as getting in and out of trenches/excavations and up to elevated platforms (scaffolding at significant heights)
• Lifting necessary equipment and materials 1-50 pounds,
• Driving to travel (valid driver license and proof of insurability is required. All drivers are subject to a DMV background records search.)

Benefits

Loenbro offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and rewards to those who join our team:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee assistance program (EAP)