Health and Safety Manager in Robbinsville, New Jersey at Sovereign Consulting

Sovereign Consulting Inc. is seeking a full-time Health & Safety Manager in Oxford, CT/Robbinsville, NJ office. Sovereign Consulting Inc. is an Environmental Consulting and Remediation Firm headquartered in Robbinsville, NJ.

Responsibilities:

• Full time, extended onsite Health & Safety Procedures

• Assist with the development, review, and/or update of project specific Accident Prevention Plans / Site Safety and Health Plans (APP/SSHP) and any other upfront project plans as applicable.
• Communicate and ensure onsite compliance with specified safety and health requirements, Federal, state and OSHA regulations and all aspects of the project specific APP/SSHP including, but not limited to, activity hazard analyses, air monitoring, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), decontamination, site control, standard operating procedures used to minimize hazards, safe use of engineering controls, the emergency response plan, confined space entry procedures, spill containment program, and preparation of records.

• Attendance at pre-work meetings including preparatory inspection meeting, and periodic in-progress meetings

• Assist and represent the Safety and Health Manager in onsite training on policies, procedures, OSHA, orientation, and client specific requirements and the day-to-day onsite implementation and enforcement of the accepted project specific APP/SSHP
• Have authority to stop work if unacceptable health or safety conditions exist and to ensure adherence to company policies, regulations, work plans, and detailed work plans, and take necessary action to re-establish and maintain safe working conditions
• Conduct daily safety and health inspection and document safety and health findings into the Daily Safety Inspection Log Track noted safety and health deficiencies to ensure that they are corrected and assist with maintaining project files in compliance with OSHA regulations
• In coordination with site management and the Safety and Health Manager, assist with incident investigations, recommend corrective actions for identified deficiencies, and oversee the corrective actions as necessary
• Adhere to Sovereign Consulting Inc. Health & Safety Standards in all field-related activities.

• Collaborate with staff in the field to encourage and to support the company safety culture, and encourage, support, inspire, and advise staff to successfully execute the project specific APP/SSHP

• Solid background in Health and Safety
• Detail-oriented and well-developed organizational abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams, and PowerPoint)
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with Sovereign staff, clients, and other H&S professionals
• Experience in the Environmental Industry is a plus
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Able to multitask and manage competing priorities effectively

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years' experience within the past 10 years in implementing safety and health programs

• CSP and CIH Certifications

• OSHA 30-Hour
• 40-hour initial OSHA HAZWOPER Training
• First Aid and CPR Training
• Have taken 24 hours of formal classroom or online safety and health related coursework in the past three (3) years.
• Experience in conducting hazard analyses and developing controls for different activities or environments.

• Working knowledge of Federal and state occupational safety and health regulations.

• Experience with OSHA Level D and Level C PPE at minimum with any specific training as applicable.
• Experience with air/dust monitoring instruments and air/dust sampling methods preferred.
• Willingness to travel to project sites
• Microsoft Excel experience – basic level
• Must have a good driving record and be able to drive a company vehicle.

The following training and certifications are a plus. Sovereign is willing to consider providing this training:

• 8-hour annual OSHA HAZWOPER refresher training
• 8-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER Supervisor Training
• USACE Construction Quality Management for Contractors
• Confined Space Entry Certification

Employment at Sovereign is contingent upon the results of a Drug & Alcohol screening test. Candidates must present documentation that confirms identity and eligibility for employment in the United States.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. This full-time position offers an excellent benefits package including group healthcare program, vision and dental coverage plan, life and AD&D insurance plans, short & long-term disability programs, other supplemental insurance programs, 401(k) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement program, paid holidays and paid vacation. A relocation package will not be offered for this position.

Sovereign Consulting Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an active supporter of a diverse workforce.