Health & Safety Professional in Seattle, Washington at Delve Underground

Delve Underground is a leader in underground and heavy civil engineering serving the transportation, water, wastewater, and energy industries. Specializing in tunnel design, we provide practical solutions to the most challenging underground problems. We offer comprehensive design, construction management, and construction claims services, with expertise extending across a wide range of engineering disciplines, including civil, structural, and geotechnical engineering. Our primary focus is to make a significant impact on the advancement of infrastructure projects, which in turn shape and enhance the communities we serve. Founded in 1954, as Jacobs Associates, Delve Underground is an employee-owned firm with 25 offices and 350 team members throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

We want our employees to make a career doing what they love to do. We encourage an entrepreneurial spirit and help our team members forge their own path within the company. We support their efforts to stay on the cutting edge of technology while fostering a great work-life balance. In addition to working hard, we also have fun. We socialize and celebrate achievements at summer picnics, holiday parties, and company outings.

Benefits: Full Benefits Program consisting of Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, FSA or HSA, EAP, 401(k), ESOP, and company stock ownership program, 9 Paid Holidays, generous paid-time-off program, Work from home flexibility, and Health & Wellness Reimbursement

Pay Rate: $131,564 - $238,550

Health & Safety Professional

The Health and Safety (HSE) professional will be responsible for managing the day-to-day hazard mitigation, incident investigation, workplace inspection, compliance management, occupational health and industrial hygiene sampling and exposure management, emergency response, and any training necessary to support the contracted scope on a tunnel and/or mine project. The HSE will provide oversight for safety on the project, including responsibilities stated in Contract Documents. The HSE will, when requested, will participate in Heath and Safety activities such as job walks, safety meetings, trainings, and emergency response drills.

Responsibilities

• The HSE will provide oversight for safety on the project, including responsibilities stated in Contract Documents.
• Responsible for managing the day-to-day hazard mitigation, incident investigation, workplace inspection, compliance management, occupational health and industrial hygiene sampling and exposure management, emergency response, and any training necessary to support the contracted scope on a tunnel and/or mine project.
• Participate in Heath and Safety activities such as job walks, safety meetings, trainings, and emergency response drills when requested.
• Ensures that all work produced by reporting staff meets risk management requirements.
• Able to prepare a safety health and environmental action plan for the project.
• Accountable for QA/QC on projects per client requirements and/or company policy.
• Reviews and maintains Delve Underground Health and Safety Policies.
• Collaborates with management to develop, prepare, and implement safety policies and procedures for the project.
• Appraises and implements new safety regulations as they relate to Delve Underground operations.
• Conducts training sessions on Health and Safety related content that is relative to the company and its employees.
• Provides counseling and intervention to correct observed hazardous, at risk, or non-compliant work activities.
• Recommend safety solutions, improvement opportunities, and new prevention measures.
• Reports on health and safety awareness, issues, and statistics.
• Evaluates and maintains compliance documentation.
• When requested or mandated by our Health and Safety Plan, oversees response to incident scene(s) and assists site/office personnel with incident investigation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of progressive safety management experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, preferably in a Heavy Civil Construction or Engineering environment.
• Professional certifications such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional) or equivalent, and ability to obtain and/or maintain certifications in states with active projects.
• Familiar with Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) requirements for work performed at the mine.
• Must have Underground Miner Training – 30 CFR Part 48 Subpart B with proofing of training.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful programs in a multi-site environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to relate in a positive manner to all levels of management and staff with tact, diplomacy, and professionalism.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment while consistently delivering quality work products and improving processes.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute project plans for safety improvement initiatives.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this position, please fill out our application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you!

Delve Underground is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Compensation reflects the cost of labor across our US geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including market location, experience, knowledge, and skills.

No recruiters, please.