Hybrid Health, Safety, & Environmental Manager presso CalistaCorp

Why choose us?

Our founding company was built more than 50 years ago and has a legacy of welcoming new employees with our commitment to providing the best place to work we can financial security, and premier health and wellness programs for you and your family while enjoying an adventurous and dynamic culture. 

What does Brice Highway LLC do?

For Brice Highway, we work with our clients to identify the optimal plan forward, assemble the best available team, and deliver exceptional results. We bring design to life with a focus on cost estimating, scheduling, cost performance, compliance, change management, and safety and risk management in vertical and horizontal construction. We specialize in design-build and construction, engineering where we are committed to developing engineering solutions to meet our client’s most complex requirements, and in infrastructure and utilities. 

What can you expect?

As the Health, Safety, and Environmental Manager, you will work onsite in Houston, TX and will be responsible for the safety and health of employees through the development, implementation, and enforcement of the company safety programs. You will also be responsible for managing workers’ compensation claims, overseeing applicable environmental permitting programs, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with all relevant safety regulations, including those from OSHA, MSHA, EPA, COE, and DEC. This role will drive safety in operations alongside project managers, develop and implement company health and safety programs, conduct safety audits, lead investigations, and contribute to the development and establishment of a company-wide safety culture and goals.

How will you do it?

• Develop and maintain company safety programs and project-specific accident-prevention plans with field management.
• Leverage professional expertise to coach managers, leaders, and employees to drive ongoing evaluation and continuous improvement of the company’s safety culture
• Ensure the company and projects follow all applicable Federal, State, and Local Safety & Health Regulations.
• Order and maintain safety supplies and equipment.
• Determine training requirements at the company and project levels.
• Provide safety-related topic training to field trainers, supervisors, and employees.
• Distribute periodical health, safety, and well-being topics for the benefit of employees.
• Lead near-miss and incident investigations to identify root causes, support the development of corrective actions, and monitor the completion of corrective actions to prevent a recurrence.
• Maintain compliance information and documentation for OSHA, MSHA, COE, and other agencies on all applicable company work sites.
• Provide a primary point of contact for correspondence and communication with OSHA and MSHA.
• Oversee job site safety programs and execute programs with field management.
• Establish and maintain a safety and health deficiency tracking system and job site tracking programs. 
• Advise management on safety concerns and corrective actions to improve safe work practices and reduce workplace risk.
• Exercise authority over project work performance related to site safety and risk management.
• Maintain safety and DOT driver qualification files and any other safety documentation.
• Oversee the administration of individual workers’ compensation claims and back-to-work programs.
• Compute and distribute monthly, quarterly, and annual statistical reports as needed for governmental agencies and corporate management.
• Develop and administer Traffic Control Plans, job safety analysis, Environmental Assessment, and air permitting programs.
• Review and update safety-related program plans and policies as needed.
• Review current safety legislation to determine necessary changes.
• Perform safety audits and inspections of various work facilities and equipment to ensure safety compliance.
• Travel to job sites up to 25% of the time.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position may supervise safety personnel in conjunction with the Project Manager.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Provide leadership to develop processes and programs to strengthen and enhance company safety leadership.
• Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and standards for employee health and safety and the ability to implement them in the workplace.
• Strong understanding and working knowledge of EM385-1-1.
• Advanced knowledge of standard safety equipment used in construction occupations.
• In-depth understanding of construction, architectural, and building industry-standard operating practices/procedures.
• Ability to exercise confidentiality when dealing with sensitive and confidential issues and situations.
• Possess good organizational skills and be detail-oriented.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, regulations, reports, advisories, and other technical documents and manuals.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. 
• Ability to demonstrate independent supervisory planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, as well as the ability to work independently.
• Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and present ideas clearly and concisely.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff, public, professional colleagues, and other governmental agencies.
• Ability to conduct employee safety training.
• Ability to develop, organize, and manage procedural systems and associated scheduling.
• Ability to comply with and enforce standard policies and procedures.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to travel to job sites.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.

Who is Brice Highway LLC looking for?

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field required; or comparable experience may be substituted year for year for the degree requirement.
• Five (5) years’ experience as a Health, Safety, and Environmental Manager or in a related Safety Management supervisory role required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience managing or supporting safety programs on civil construction projects, such as earthwork, utilities, roadwork, or structural concrete required.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation or ability to achieve within 1 year of hire required; experience, education, and other BCSP credentials may be considered in lieu of a CSP.
• Valid state driver’s license and qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of the Brice Highway’s Driving Policy.
• Ability to pass a drug and background screening.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Brice has a fast-paced multi-tasking environment requiring a high degree of efficient and effective performance.  At times, work is performed outside of the office at indoor and outdoor job sites.  Adaptability regarding schedule and design changes, and occasional overtime.

More reasons you will love working with Brice Highway LCC:

• Competitive wages and bonus programs – We believe in developing our employees to progressively advance in their careers.  We achieve this by providing you with annual performance reviews with recommendations on training to achieve your goals.
• Mentorship Program designed for employees to formalize a working relationship between seasoned professionals and young professionals to develop specific areas of knowledge to grow their careers within the family of companies.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums.
• FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Company paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and LTD.
• Voluntary paid Life Insurance and AD&D as well as STD, Accident, Cancer/Critical illness, and Whole Life Insurance.
• Paid time off (based on an employee having 2080 paid regular hours per year (40 hours per week). May increase per years of service in eligible status.)
• 0-2 years 15 days
• 3-5 years 23 days
• 6-9 years 27 days
• 10-14 years 30 days
• 15-19 years 33 days
• 20 or more years 37.5 days
• 10 Regular Holidays, 1 Bonus – Work Anniversary “Floating” Holiday. Eligible after 1 year of service, must be taken within the calendar year.
• 401(K) match at $0.50 on the dollar up to 6% of your contribution.

*Benefits may vary based on status of position and subject to associated plan eligibility provisions, or company handbook. For questions, please email the Human Resources Department at [email protected]  

How do you apply?

Please visit our careers page at www.calistabrice.com and select Brice Highway LLC under the company tab.

You have questions, or need assistance with applicant accommodation, how do you reach a recruiter from Brice Highway LLC? Simply reach out to [email protected]  

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Join us and let’s get started!

For the full job description including physical and environmental demands please reach out to [email protected]

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
 
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
 
The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
 
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.