Health and Safety Manager - on-site Oregon

Location: Southeast Oregon, remote project site

Hiring now for a project starting in early 2027.

ECC is seeking candidates for a Health and Safety Manager for a project expected to start in early 2027 in southeast Oregon. Candidates will live and work on-site at the project location. Lodging and meals will be provided. Aggresive project schedule will require working extended hours and days with additional compensation provided over the base salary. This position is primarily responsible for ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements on construction and environmental projects as defined by Company standards, government regulations, and contractual obligations. This position may oversee loss prevention in concurrent multiple or large projects encompassing a number of subcontractors. This project will require working extended hours and additional compensation will be provided over and above the base salary. In this position, you will:

• Ensure the implementation of Accident Prevention Plans (APP), Health and Safety Plans, applicable regulations and SOPs.
• Actively promote and support the health and safety programs at project sites
• Oversee the completion of Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) preparation and acceptance
• Facilitate health and safety training for Company staff, subcontractors, and any parties required to participate to ensure achievement of exceptional health & safety performance including developing training content and delivering course information
• Author health and safety related documentation (reports, logs, records, and site specific risk mitigation plans), completing required information for daily reports and client communications in a timely and accurate manner
• Ensure that all documentation is organized and stored as required
• Conduct regular inspections to assess compliance with applicable requirements
• Take appropriate actions to prevent loss and mitigate risk in accordance with Company standards and practices
• Ensure that deficiencies are corrected in a timely manner and to acceptable measures
• Represent the Company in a positive and professional manner in client and regulatory agency interactions, serving as the primary point of contact for site health & safety
• Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure that health and safety activities are incorporated effectively into project plans
• Log health and safety incidents in the Company Incident Database
• Facilitate incident investigations and completion of associated documentation
• Verify implementation and close-out of corrective actions
• Provide mentoring, direction, and subject matter expertise to Health & Safety Supervisors and/or junior level staff
• Participate in employment interviews and make hiring recommendations.
• Provide performance feedback regarding junior level staff
• Interface effectively with senior management, escalating issues appropriately and making recommendations regarding policy & procedure
• Complete subcontractor reviews
• In addition to the accountabilities above, other responsibilities, tasks, and deliverables may be assigned to the incumbent of this position

Requirements

• The ability to communicate in written and oral formats with diplomacy and tact
• An aptitude for exercising independent thinking and reasoning
• Demonstrated success in teaching others health and safety concepts and requirements
• Skilled in leading others without formal reporting authority
• Proven knowledge of US Army Corps of Engineers EM 385 1-1, OSHA 1910 and 1926
• Competent in using Microsoft Office products, email systems, and Windows
• Eight years of progressive work experience in a position directly related to health and safety for large construction projects
• Must be able to obtain and maintain military base pass as required
• Current US Driver’s license and good driving record
• Travel: Must be able and willing to travel to and work on-site at project location.
• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety or a related field is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for this requirement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful leadership of subcontractors and project teams in support of health & safety endeavors
• Previous success in working effectively in a dotted line reporting structure
• Direct responsibility for contract compliance in government construction or environmental projects (NAVFAC, USACE, AFCEE as well as federal regulations)
• Experience on utility-scale energy, or radar projects
• Hands-on experience in industrial hygiene monitoring and use of hazardous work permits.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation
• HAZWOPER 40 Hour Certification and 8 Hour Refresher Certification
• HAZWOPER Supervisor Certification
• USACE Contractor Quality Management (CQM) Training
• OSHA 30 Hour Construction Certification

ECC targeted base salary will be up to $125,000 base pay annually. Actual salary offered may be affected by education, training, certifications, experience, skills, level of responsibility, and location.

Benefits Offered – full-time positions

• Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time off and Holiday Pay
• 401k with deferral matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Student Debt Reduction Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Educational Assistance, Mentorship Program, ECC University
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Company-matching charitable giving program