EHS Coordinator - Traveling

About Alston Construction Alston Construction Company is a nationwide general contractor with more than 20 offices coast to coast. For over 35 years we have delivered on our promises to our employees, clients, and business partners. We offer extremely competitive salaries, a superb benefits package, and a great place to work. In addition to routinely receiving awards for our projects and safety performance, we have also received numerous "Best Places to Work" awards. We look for passionate construction professionals who share our core values to include commitment, integrity, teamwork, and respect. As our CEO Paul Little says, "In order to be successful at Alston Construction you must enjoy seeing success in others." If this sounds like you and what youre looking for, wed love to hear from you.

Our top tier benefits package includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription
• Safety glasses
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• AD&D
• HSA
• Health FSA
• Dependent daycare FSA
• EAP
• 401k
• Roth 401k
• After-Tax Roth In-Plan Conversion
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Tickets at Work
• Paid Identity Theft Protection
• Family coverage
• And more

Job Title: EHS Coordinator - Mission Critical

Job Summary Responsible for assisting management in the general business operations of the company by overseeing and directing the companys Safety Program for their assigned areas. The EHS Coordinator will ensure training all employees on the Safety Program and will act as a resource for safety related items. The overall goal of the EHS Coordinator is to protect the Companys interests and support employees so that they can successfully complete a quality project safely while promoting and enhancing client relationships and the companys image.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities The EHS Coordinator will be primarily involved with performing the following duties and responsibilities:

• Support and promote Alston Constructions strong safety culture both internally and externally.
• Use discretion and independent judgment and professional skills to perform daily duties and to resolve issues.
• In coordination with the Corporate Safety Director, plan, develop, and implement safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and ensure organizational compliance with these policies and regulations.
• Make and implement recommendations to improve processes and procedures, looking for ways to continuously improve the Safety Program and related policies and procedures.
• Remain current on all federal, state, and local construction-related safety regulations and laws.
• Identify training needs in order to develop and implement safety awareness initiatives that improve safety performance and meet regulatory requirements.
• Monitor, manage, and conduct new hire safety orientations within the first 5 business days of the employees date of hire.
• Monitor, manage, and conduct safety training in accordance with Alston Constructions safety training matrix and established guidelines and priorities. Manage workload and time related to safety training, including use of outside training resources as appropriate, to ensure efficient and effective training without sacrificing direct interaction with Alston Construction staff on project related operations.
• Design and implement metrics to monitor progress and effectiveness of safety initiatives, programs, policies, procedures, and processes.
• Provide guidance, consultation, and reinforcement to Superintendents, Project Managers, and other personnel regarding safety policies and subcontractor compliance.
• Through the SPERS process, evaluate and provide feedback on potential subcontractors safety records.
• Create and maintain emergency response and crisis management plans.
• Support environmental compliance activities such as waste management, erosion control, stormwater protection, and 310 dust control.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, review safety compliance of work locations and job sites, develop action steps to correct deficiencies, prepare and distribute detailed reports of findings, and follow up to ensure measures have been implemented. Safety Inspection Reports must be completed and submitted to the Project Team Members before the end of each business week.
• Ensure project field documentation related to safety is being properly processed and maintained.
• Review Alston Construction and subcontractor Site Specific Safety and Health Plans (SSHPs) and ensure copies are on site.
• Review submitted Chemical Inventory Lists and associated Safety Data Sheets (SDSs).
• Ensure Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) are completed and review as needed.
• Manage OSHA site visits and inspections and ensure appropriate reporting is made to government agencies.
• Support EHS Manager and project leadership in investigating incidents, near misses, or property damage. Assist in documenting findings, root causes, and corrective actions.
• Investigate, manage, and maintain Workers Compensation claims and manage return to work program under guidance of the Corporate Safety Director and Vice President Human Resources.
• Assist Project Team members with thorough incident investigations including but not limited to Subcontractor injuries, property damage, auto, fire, thefts, vandalism, etc. Ensure reports are completed and submitted to Corporate Safety Director in a timely manner within 24 hours or as soon as feasible.
• Under the direction of the Executive Vice President, interact, coordinate, and work with insurance brokers and outside loss control services on implementation of insurance requirements and loss control initiatives.

Education, Experience, and Licensing

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in construction safety, environmental compliance, or a related trade role.
• Valid State-issued drivers license and satisfactory driving record and vehicle insurance which meets Alston Construction liability coverage requirements.
• OSHA 30-hour Certification.
• OSHA 500 preferred.
• First Aid, CPR, AED Certification.
• Safety training/certifications in areas such as Fall Protection, Scaffolding, Excavation and Trenching, HAZCOM, etc.
• CSP, CHST, or other safety certification preferred.

Alston Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.