Northern California Area Safety Manager

Northern California Area Safety Manager

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves : What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Northern CA Area Safety Manager, we'll count on you to :

• Systematic assessment of site conditions and contract requirements, and the determination of applicable US Federal (i.e., EPA, OSHA, DoD) and / or State rules regulations, as well as US national and international industry consensus standards (where applicable).
• Development of a comprehensive and integrated Project and Office SH&E Management System based upon the HDR Corporate SH&E program, incorporating the areas of SH&E Policy development, assessment and SH&E planning, Implementation and Operation, Checking and Corrective Action and an effective Management Review process to determine the suitability and effectiveness of the Management System.
• Provide project teams with assistance in the development of Project and site-specific safety plans and JHAs? Overview of subcontractor safety requirements including : sub safety prequalification's, review of safety plan and Job hazard analyses, field operation checks to ensure compliance with HDR standards of work.
• Provide direction and oversee Project Safety Managers' and Safety Coordinators' (SC's) support for project locations as required to ensure compliance with project contractual obligations.
• Support Area SC's in the performance of all SH&E related work activities, including the development and implementation of project specific Safety Plans, office specific safety plans, support the assessment of regular and non-routine work assignments and responsibilities.
• Establishing, making provisions for, and maintaining the SH&E technical proficiencies (i.e., safety training) of all Area personnel. Responsibilities include facilitating formal and awareness trainings in both field and office locations.
• Ensuring that scheduled safety & environmental compliance audits and inspections are effectively completed, including the definition and management of corrective and preventive actions; ensures SH&E compliance records are organized and maintained per applicable regulations; periodic reporting of audit results (including non-compliance) to the Project Manager and HDR Corporate SH&E.
• Establishing, maintaining, and frequently reporting Area leading and lagging Safety performance indicator metrics to Area Operations Management and HDR Corporate SH&E.
• Ensuring the effective coordination of environmental compliance sampling / testing as required by applicable permits and regulations, including interface with external laboratories relative to sampling protocol(s), chain of custody, etc.
• Where contractually obligated, and at the direction of an authorized client representative, reporting environmental non-compliance notifications to the appropriate internal and external agencies; maintaining all required documentation and records.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Area Manager, Project or Office Manager and / or HDR Corporate SH&E Department Management.
• Travel within assigned geographical area of responsibility will be approximately 50% to 70%.
• Show proficiency in SH&E auditing and industry inspection protocols, behavior-based safety observation program implementation, and development and review of Job Hazard Analysis.
• Be proficient in SH&E training and able to facilitate this training as required.
• Display working knowledge of SH&E regulatory codes to include both federal and state.
• Understand all SH&E processes and procedures in support of SH&E requirements within an office and field environment.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Required Qualifications

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic / Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. The expected compensation range for this position is $85,239.00 - $138,375.00 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.