EHS Specialist Fading West Development

Fading West exists to build thriving and connected communities by reimagining the construction industry. Our vision is to eliminate the housing crisis for the workforce and the communities they serve. Our mission is to create attainable, high-quality, architecturally interesting, diverse communities for the workforce. To accomplish this, we fully integrate design, development, manufacturing, and construction in a single LEAN value stream.

• We Care for People
• We Hate Waste
• We Excel & Outperform

• Fading West employees:
  • do not need to be managed
  • consistently impress the team with their insights and output
  • are wicked smart but don’t take themselves too seriously
  • have a passion for the company’s success without ego or pride in ownership
  • are teachable, collaborative, and committed to continual learning, growth, and personal development

• Fading West employees:
  • Challenge the norms and think outside the box
  • enjoy the excitement of figuring out the “how” that accomplishes the “what” we are trying to achieve

• Fading West employees:
  • enjoy managing complexity to create efficient systems and processes that reduce waste and increase simplicity

• Fading West employees:
  • Help develop strategies to achieve the objectives of the business plan to maximize return and minimize risk

• Fading West employees:
  • Place a high value on relationships
  • Are discerning, highly relational, people connectors
  • Promote and maintain Fading West’s core values and mission statement
  • Are inclusive and build a culture where difference and creativity are valued
  • Believe diversity drives innovation

POSITION SUMMARY

The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist will oversee organizational compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. This position will ensure that all environmental policies and procedures manuals are available and updated at all times. The EHS Manager is responsible for all safety operations concerning fire, emergency, safety, and environmental programs. This individual will promote a culture of safety across the organization, especially with manufacturing and construction teams.

Other responsibilities include assisting with the selection, use, storage, and waste stream of consumable products used in manufacturing and conducting safety and ergonomic assessments across the facility.

• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations, including OSHA and EPA standards.
• Conduct safety compliance and ergonomics audits.
• Implement policies to support employee health and safety.
• Follow regulatory reporting requirements.
• Monitor work processes to identify unsafe practices or safety breaches.
• Conduct equipment inspections with Facilities and Maintenance Manager.
• Organize safety training for staff.
• Develop and implement safety procedures and policies.
• Lead investigations of incidents and unsafe conditions.
• Conduct risk assessments for high-risk work areas.
• Oversee waste disposal methods to ensure compliance.
• Review operational processes for safety compliance.
• Manage employee safety discipline processes.
• Conduct regular safety training sessions.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 3+ years experience in occupational health and safety.
• Knowledge of industry regulations.
• Manufacturing experience in modular manufacturing is a plus.
• Construction safety experience is a plus.
• Detail-oriented and able to perform under pressure.
• Mentorship and leadership skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

• This is an in-person role.
• Proficiency with computer skills and modern technology (Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365).
• Must sign a confidentiality agreement.
• May require reference checks.
• Physical ability to stand, sit, walk, lift over 50 pounds, climb ladders, and crouch.

Fading West adheres to Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, C.R.S. § 8-5-201(1)