Area ESH Supervisor

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Job Summary:

In this role, you will lead a high-performance team to develop and manage complex Environmental, Safety, and Health (ES&H) project programs. You will assist functional leads to ensure requirements are properly integrated and be responsible for overall project ES&H execution. Your leadership will help achieve ES&H performance expectations, compliance, and continuous improvement.

This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership. #LI-AM3

Major Responsibilities:

• Supervises an Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) program on a small project inclusive of technical and administrative aspects; compliance activities; and processes and plans associated with all three ESH disciplines (including medical). 
• Supervises EHS personnel and facilitates their development through assignments, coaching, and mentoring. 
• Assures that ESH requirements are properly interpreted and integrated in planning documents, design criteria, construction and operational plans, schedules, training programs, and subcontract documents. 
• Applies application of Bechtel's ESH Management System and standards to achieve, maintain, and continually improve EHS program execution. 
• Assures support within ESH teams and to Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Operations, Legal, Contracts, Procurement, Management, and other functions regarding ESH requirements. 
• Manages budgets, schedules, and resources for interpreting and implementing ESH requirements, evaluating risks, and developing suitable plans and methods for a robust ESH program.  
• Helps write and oversees implementation of Environmental Management Plans, Safety and Health Management Plans, and other ESH plans in compliance with Bechtel’s ESH Management System, standards, and contract and regulatory requirements. 
• Establishes ESH emergency preparedness planning and confirms investigation and resolution of ESH incidents. 
• Conducts assessments and inspections, and participates in audits, to confirm ESH compliance with contractual commitments, laws and regulations, environmental permit requirements, and Bechtel standards. 
• Confirms that environmental permitting, specialized studies, assessments, reports, and regulatory submittals are completed as required. 

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) related to environmental, safety, health or science-related discipline and 8 -10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor of Science degree (or equivalent) in one of the same disciplines with 10 or more years of relevant experience; or an Associate’s degree (or equivalent) in one of the same disciplines with 12 or more years of relevant experience; or 15 or more years of relevant safety or health experience.
• Experience managing ESH teams of 6+ on projects with 2,000+ workers.
• Proficiency in OSHA recordkeeping and standards and data management tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting and presenting.
• In-depth knowledge of ESH regulations and construction related industry standards.
• Adaptable and able to work outdoors in a field environment under various weather conditions.
• Ability to work outdoors, support multiple shifts, and travel/relocate as needed.
• Valid driver’s license.

Additional Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in managing ESH teams of 6 or more across all three (ESH) disciplines on construction projects with at least 2000 craft workers.
• Ability to work in multi-lingual, multidisciplinary environments.
• Knowledge and experience with ISO 45001 Management System standards.
• Specialized technical skills in safety or health discipline.
• Broad technical knowledge, science skills, and technical writing abilities.
• Proven track record in managing ESH programs for large-scale projects. Strong ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and drive safety culture.
• Professional certification (e.g., ASP, OHST, CSP, CIH) or progress toward certification is highly desirable.

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