EHS Manager at Congruex Wheeling, IL

Job Title: EHS Manager
Operating Unit: CNS
Department: Safety
Reports To: Director of Safety
Employment Status: Full-Time
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Location:

Wheeling, WV
Compensation: $100,000-$115,000

Congruex is looking for a EHS Manager to join our team. Learn more about it at . OVE, a Congruex Company Founded in 2004, Ohio Valley Excavating (OVE) delivers full-service excavation solutions to telecommunications and utility clients. Our capabilities include installation, maintenance, and emergency repairs for underground electrical, communications, pipe, and structural placements. OVE is headquartered in Columbus, OH and services the Midwest.

We are the One Congruex Family. We are building tomorrow, together. Your New Job The Position CNS is a rapidly expanding company seeking a EHS Manager to support the team. The EHS Manager will serve as the cognizant expert in matters relating to HSE and shall have the authority to stop work activity in the event of imminent danger to the health and safety of workers, the public, or the environment.

The Safety Manager will ensure understanding and compliance with CNS, Congruex HSE Department, client, local, state, and federal government health, safety, and environmental regulations and requirements.

Primary responsibilities will consist of the administration and management of a comprehensive HSE training and program compliance to promote and ensure safe work practices, conditions and worker activities of OVE, subcontractor, sub-tiered subcontractor employees; as well as the integration of our company HSE policies with the client’s HSE programs. Support all HSE efforts for CNS and promote Congruex Safety culture.

• Promote a positive attitude and the INCIDENT FREE philosophy
• Coordinate HSE activities with CNS customer(s)
• Plan, direct and conduct periodic HSE assessments of sites and offices
• Annual HSE training (DFWP employee, DFWP supervisor, confined space, trench, and excavation safety, first aid, CPR, competent person, 10- and 30-hour OSHA training)
• DOT compliance (drivers, trucks, and trailers)
• Develop, organize, and provide additional safety training aside from annual training.
• Conduct OVE HSE orientations to acquaint employees with project conditions, safety work practices and procedures, and continuing HSE education programs
• Monitor subcontractors’ and sub-tiered subcontractors’ compliance with applicable HSE requirements
• Supervise/assist in the facilitation/conducting of incident investigations. Ensure structured incident case management practices are consistently followed
• Train and advise personnel on HSE regulations, assessments, and process activities
• Conduct HSE activities for stimulating and maintaining interest of employees.
• Interpret HSE regulations and requirements for CNS and all our projects.
• Complete and file timely HSE reports, and other reports as required.
• Ensure relevant reports are reviewed by Director of Safety, and CNS leadership team members.
• Issue regular reports displaying HSE performance and incident trends.
• Advise employees of hazardous conditions/concerns or near miss incidents
• Facilitate Safety Committees, ensure meetings are being held as scheduled, and management of the meeting notes and action items.
• Recommend disciplinary measures for HSE violations
• Maintain employee training records and OSHA required records
• Potential for domestic travel

• 5-10 years in an HSE manager position
• 2-3 years in the role of HSE trainer for the Industrial Construction industry
• Minimum of 3 years of experience and knowledge in underground utility construction
• Professional knowledge of federal standards (OSHA 29 CFR 1910 / 29 CFR 1926, EPA, DOT) for Industrial Construction and Operations environments
• Knowledge of and/or ability to research the Federal, State and Local safety and environmental regulations and their applications to the facilities

• Possesses interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with individuals both internally and externally
• Possesses the ability to use various personal computers including spreadsheet, word processing, database, and graphics software
• Possesses the ability to analyze problems and make independent judgment to initiate corrective action or resolution
• Ability to function in an outside and inside industrial environment including stairs, ladders, heights, areas of limited access and rough ground
• Ability to work overtime or occasionally on weekends with short notice
• Typical Construction/Plant/Manufacturing environment
• Additional training / experience in trench and excavation, shoring, confined space, traffic control and DOT compliance.

• CHST
• Associate degree in Occupational Safety and Health
• OSHA 500

No matter what role you play, you are an important part of the One Congruex Family.

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