HSE Safety Manager
2 days ago
North Charleston
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Lead HSE compliance efforts across marine, heavy civil, land piling, and railroad construction projects., • Manage and supervise safety department staff, including reviewing and overseeing job hazard analyses (JHAs), risk assessments, and activity hazard analysis (AHA) preparation., • Enforce compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926, EM 385-1-1, Coast Guard, and environmental regulations., • Promote a safety-first culture through daily crew engagement, leadership alignment, and field mentorship., • Facilitate site safety audits, behavior-based safety observations, and hazard identification walkthroughs, including regular interaction with leadership and field staff to ensure alignment and engagement., • Develop site-specific safety plans and emergency response procedures., • Create, deliver, and update safety guidelines, including onboarding, orientation, and task-specific training programs, to ensure consistent compliance and workforce readiness., • Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, coordinating communications and supporting site inspections to ensure regulatory alignment., • Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and implementation of corrective actions., • Monitor subcontractor safety performance and enforce Russell Marine HSE expectations., • Track and analyze safety metrics and trends to develop continuous improvement plans., • Coordinate environmental compliance and pollution prevention measures., • Perform other related duties as assigned. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • Education/Certification(s): Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, related field, or equivalent work experience considered. Must possess a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) or be willing/eligible to obtain one upon hire. Must have a valid driver’s license., • Experience: Seven (7) years of HSE experience in marine construction, heavy civil, or industrial environments, including five (5) years in a managerial or similar leadership role., • Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA): Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills in English to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and customers. Must have a strong knowledge of OSHA 1926, EM 385-1-1, ANSI, and USACE safety requirements. Proficient in Microsoft Office and incident management/reporting systems. Must possess strong critical thinking skills and the ability to remain calm and make sound decisions under pressure or in urgent situations. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Certification(s): Certified Safety Professional (CSP), CHST, STS-C, or similar credential., • Experience: Ten (10) years of HSE experience in marine construction, heavy civil, or industrial environments, including five (5) years in a managerial or leadership role., • Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA): Thorough knowledge of overwater operations, fall protection, barge safety, rigging, and lifting operations. Superior knowledge or familiarity with HCSS, Heavy Bid, Excel, and CAD. Comprehensive knowledge of leadership principles, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a thorough understanding of effective problem-solving strategies in complex and evolving environments. WORKING CONDITIONS • The individual must be able to perform the job's essential functions with or without reasonable workplace accommodation., • The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes a hard hat, safety glasses, life vest, respirators, earplugs, steel-toed shoes, personal flotation devices (PFD), and/or other protective equipment., • The individual frequently works near moving mechanical parts and must be able to adapt to temperature changes, outdoor conditions, and prolonged exposure to dusty, wet, or humid conditions, loud noises, and vibration., • The individual may be required to work long hours and/or weekends. Additionally, some out-of-town or overnight travel may be required., • The individual may occasionally be required to sit in a vehicle for up to 8 hours., • The individual may be required to walk, step, climb, or otherwise move from one location on the job site to another, which may be of varying heights and access parameters., • The individual may occasionally be required to stand, stoop, bend, crouch, kneel, climb, or sit for long periods., • The individual may be required to operate in a clerical office setting. The individual will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines., • The individual may be required to work in confined spaces, climb vertical ladders of 6 ft. or greater, and/or elevated heights., • The individual may be required to lift objects with a minimum of 10 lbs. and a maximum single-person lift of 50 lbs. This could result in frequent lifting or carrying, depending on project needs., • The individual may be required to perform repetitive movements with feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands, and back in work performance. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The Company expects and requires all employees to observe and fulfill all safety responsibilities outlined in workplace safety training and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. Employees are authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed and bring problems to the attention of the immediate supervisor, HSE Manager, or HR Manager. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. All employees are required to have regular attendance and punctuality. Employment at Russell Marine, LLC is on an “at-will” basis. There is no contract of employment between Russell Marine, LLC and any one or all of its employees unless explicitly stated elsewhere. Employment security cannot be guaranteed for or by any employee. No Manager, Supervisor, or employee of the Company has any authority to enter into an agreement for employment for any specified period of time or to make an agreement for employment other than at-will. Only the Owner or President has the authority to modify the at-will relationship, and then only in writing specifically addressed to the employee on this issue and signed by that Russell Marine, LLC Executive.