Environmental Health & Safety

Long Beach CA

Description

SUMMARY Provides administrative assistance to the Manson Corporate EHS Department or regional EHS staff and may involve temporary assignment at a field project. This position provides the opportunity for an EHS intern to work in the office as well as in the field to gain knowledge vital to environmental health and safety in marine construction. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. (Additional duties may be assigned.) Assists with integrating environmental, safety and health requirements into the planning, design and construction execution documents for projects, as well as interpreting and communicating company, local and national regulatory requirements. Supports with ensuring OSHA compliance audits and reporting, and development of corrective action plans. Conducts training for the superintendents, foremen and craft employees, including on-the-spot training and Tool Box Safety Talks. Assist in conducting on-site safety assessments with an EHS Specialist or Manager. May accompany an injured employee for treatment and medical evaluation. Assists the Corporate EHS department in development of written system procedures or policies Maintains safety files and records. Ensures compliance with Manson's Code of Ethics and Standards of Business Conduct. Responsible for practicing safe work standards and promoting an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) work environment as a condition of employment. RequirementsQUALIFICATIONSManson Construction Co. is a Federal contractor and will be expected to comply with the Federal contractor COVID vaccine mandate per Executive Order 14042. This mandate will require all employees working on or in connection with a Federal contract to be fully vaccinated, subject to applicable law. The OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS), and other Federal, State, Local, and Client/Owner vaccination mandates may also apply.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform satisfactorily the essential duties and responsibilities noted above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEEnrolled in a two or four year Occupational Safety and Health Management or Environmental Health and Safety degree program, (or equivalent course of study), with a nationally accredited college or accredited university. Understanding of OSHA general, construction and marine standards. COMPUTER SKILLSTo perform this job successfully, an individual should have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). WORK ENVIRONMENTThe 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position is primarily a field position, but also requires regular office/desk work utilizing a computer and telephone. Position may also require travel for visiting and monitoring of construction job sites. PHYSICAL DEMANDSWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to adverse weather conditions, fumes, airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Employee must be able to wear the personal protective equipment (PPE) required of various construction work environments (hard hats, personal floatation devices, safety glasses, respirators, etc.). The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers, to grasp, grip, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is required to stand, walk, use stairs, ladders, and step stools and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and may occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to navigate stairs, ladders and gangways, board, work on and disembark floating vessels and structures. Manson Construction CO. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran status. Manson is a Drug –Free Workplace. Manson Construction Co. is a Federal contractor and will be expected to comply with the Federal contractor COVID vaccine mandate per Executive Order 14042. This mandate will require all employees working on or in connection with a Federal contract to be fully vaccinated, subject to applicable law. The OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS), and other Federal, State, Local, and Client/Owner vaccination mandates may also apply.PI161050451