OSH Supervisor

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Mining and Metals:

Increasing production of critical minerals provides key components of clean energy technologies, from wind turbines to batteries. This shift to clean energy—and the need for commodities—is critical to underpinning the energy transition. At Bechtel, our teams extract these vital resources to support net zero in a way which is more sustainable than ever before.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will technically supervise the safety, health and environmental (ES&H) compliance activities of the project by inspecting the field execution activities. You will assist the project and construction management in the implementation and compliance with the safety requirements of the project and in the resolution of ES&H problems that arise during the execution of this. You will work directly with other areas of the project (e.g. engineering, construction, subcontracts, procurement, project control, document control) to help them meet the applicable ES&H requirements in their work activities and will perform daily site surveillance to verify proper use of PPE, routine equipment inspections and ES&H project initiatives. The project requires excellent communication skills to develop a strong relationship and communication with stakeholders such as the customer, operations staff, contractors and the Bechtel team.

Major Responsibilities:

• Coordinating a wide variety of Environmental, Safety, and Health (ES&H) disciplines to facilitate implementation of Bechtel's ES&H program and ES&H Management System, including aiding compliance with Bechtel's ES&H standards, applicable regulatory requirements, and contractual commitments. 
• Assisting in the development, implementation, and maintenance of programs, systems, and procedures necessary for the safety and health of employees and protection of the environment and communities. 
• Maintaining ES&H databases, inclusive of incident events, audit/assessment findings, and corrective actions. 
• Performing statistical analysis of ES&H data to identify performance trends and contributing factors as part of continuous improvement and makes recommendations accordingly. 
• Identifying and coordinating unique software systems and electronic innovation used by ES&H personnel. 
• Leading teams in conducting risk assessment, studies, mitigation planning, and monitoring in response to ES&H issues. 
• Preparing communications, writes reports, and prepares documents for program execution and records retention. 
• Coordinating incident notifications, leading investigations, and preparing incident investigation reports; recommending and implementing improvements in processes, procedures, and work activities to minimize hazard potential.  
• Participating in and may lead employee training, emergency preparedness, and quality assurance programs, providing support to ES&H field and office personnel, inclusive of all ES&H disciplines. 
• Researching moderately complex issues and providing regulatory interpretation and technical advice. 

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires bachelor's degree related to the environment, safety, health, and 8-10 years of relevant work experience is required.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of OSHA standards 1926 and 1910.
• Extensive knowledge of Chilean safety, health and environmental regulations.
• Knowledge of the essential Bechtel processes (preferable).
• Ability to perform root cause analysis as required for incident investigations or the research methodology adopted by the project.
• Knowledge of security and engineering programs, systems, principles and methodologies.
• Knowledge of national safety laws and regulations, the requirements and responsibilities of regulatory bodies, current industry standards and practices on ES&H, and best management practices to minimize potential ES&H risks during project execution.
• Experience in safety, health and environmental assessments/inspections during construction.
• Experience in the management and/or technical supervision of safety, health and environmental subcontractors or consultants.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive.  Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards.

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