Field HSE Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

The Field HSE Supervisor assists in the overall supervision and administration of project safety, accountability, accident and fire protection programs to maintain a safe and healthy work environment. The Field HSE Supervisor will be at the project site in Emporia, VA to implement, educate, and ensure compliance. We will be hiring for both day and night shifts.

• Actively supports the Company’s commitment to safety and its “Core Values.”
• Represents the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company’s “Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.”
• Maintains full compliance with all Company, State/Federal and Client safety regulations at all times.
• Initiates and participates (with Operations) in all Accident/Incident investigations to determine Root-Causes and development of a Corrective Action Plan, including associated reports.
• Assists in controlling hazardous working conditions and unsafe employee activities through interface and teamwork with Project/Operations management and supervisory personnel.
• Conducts field audits to ensure compliance with all company, client and OSHA regulations, including auditing worksite for compliance to the Hand Injury Prevention Program.
• Maintains Accountability Programs for project safety-related issues and works with supervision to ensure uniform application of safety related discipline.
• Monitors compliance with all drug and alcohol consortiums and maintains a current list of Matrix Service employees for the random pool.
• Works with the HSE Director, Business Unit HSE Manager, and Project Manager to develop Project Safety Goals and a Written Safety Action Plan to assist in achieving the goals.
• Conducts or schedules training (as required) for supervision and field employees for new hire/re-hire orientations, Client orientations, C-STOP Plus, Basic Plus, S.T.A.R.T., etc. Other training as may be required to maintain compliance with Corporate Safety Manual Procedures or State/Federal safety regulations.Assists in supervision and administration of safety, first aid and rescue squad activities. Assumes total responsibility for safety operation when assigned to shift work.
• Participates in developing and conducting staff and craft safety orientation training program.
• Conducts work area surveillance inspections, air-sampling tests for confined space entry, property damage and personal injury investigations.
• Documents all accidents, safety violations, unsafe conditions and activities. Issues confined area entry and “hot work” permits as required.
• Accompanies safety, health and insurance inspections on walk through tours as required.
• Reviews safety related journals, catalogues, etc. to keep abreast of changes or improvements in protective safety equipment, materials and gear.
• Assists in preparing written appeals for safety violation citations.
• Reviews all critical crane lifts and man-basket lifts as required.
• Issues direction to all site Safety Representatives.
• Performs additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational/ environmental safety and health management, or equivalent combination of education/experience in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years of safety experience as an individual contributor in construction or industrial fabrication facility or equivalent background, plus 1 - 3 years of previous supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Must meet ONE of the following criteria:
  • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in safety from an ABET accredited institution with a minimum of five (5) years of large project experience in a construction safety role as a titled safety professional
  • A CSP designation with a minimum of five (5) years in a construction safety role as a titled safety professional.
  • A CHST designation with a minimum of five (5) years in a construction safety role as a titled safety professional.
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience on a large project in a construction safety role as a titled safety professional and be current with the OSHA 500/502 Training Course.
• Advanced knowledge and ability to enforce all federal state, local and company safety regulations required.
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures essential.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills also required.

Full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, disability benefits, life and AD&D insurance, an employee assistance program (EAP), a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), a robust wellness program and adoption assistance. Some employees may also be eligible for paid time off, tuition reimbursement and a performance or safety bonus program.

At Matrix, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We encourage all whose experience aligns with the listed qualifications to apply and explore joining our organization.

EEO/M/F/Disability/Vets/Affirmative Action Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category. Additionally in California, Matrix will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act.