Vice President of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)
Job Description
The Vice President of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) reports directly to the executive leadership and is responsible for the development and management of Rosendin's EHS Program. Rosendin's EHS Program is the single element within our corporate structure responsible for ensuring a standardized approach to the implementation of occupational and environmental, safety and health policies, processes, and procedures at offices and project sites across all business units and throughout all operating regions. You will manage a team of over 20 safety directors and managers and serve as an integral member of our senior leadership team, as you set the short and long-term strategic direction for Rosendin's EHS Program. Along with having responsibility for ensuring Rosendin is compliant with all federal, state, and local safety regulations, you will represent Rosendin as an industry leader in your field, strengthening our commitment to revolutionize construction by promoting an unparalleled safety culture at Rosendin.
The role is hands-on and can be based anywhere in the continental United States, with up to 50% travel within North America. Effective communication and relationship building skills, with an ability to unify a variety of people to promote a total safety culture, accountability and safe behavior is necessary. A natural leader and motivator who excels in complex situations is also required.
Responsibilities
* Work closely with Rosendin's senior leadership and the EHS team to ensure Rosendin's EHS Program is successfully implemented at all offices and project sites across the country.
* Development and ownership of budget for corporate safety department.
* Evaluate Rosendin's EHS Program, issue recommendations for improvement, and drive continuous improvement of safety practices across the enterprise.
* Mentor and train employees across the organization, including guidance to sectors/lines of business on handling compliance, inspections, and citations.
* Manage, track and report safety metrics regularly and effectively communicate safety statistics directly to leadership, including corporate and site-specific safety KPIs, to allow for data-driven decision-making.
* Drive cost savings by reducing overall LTIs and worker's compensation claims.
* Integrate department initiatives with company-wide strategic objectives and collaborate with colleagues in HR, Risk Management, and the audit team.
* Integrate strategic planning and execution of safety programs with company-wide strategic objectives and corporate policies/procedures, laws, regulations, and codes.
* Act as an independent reviewer to ensure compliance, health, and safety within the organization leading investigations and providing guidance to resolve potential risk.
* Collaborate with industry peers and represent Rosendin at appropriate industry associations.
* Participate in insurance renewal process. Provide input and feedback on effective use and management of third-party insurance providers.
Qualifications
* Bachelors/Master's degree required, preferred in Occupational Safety, Health, and/or Environmental (or similar), from an accredited college or university.
* Minimum of 15 years of relevant work experience with 10 years in a senior leadership safety role position within a large-scale national construction, construction management, or renewables organization.
* Previous experience with a self-performing workforce
* Proven track record of developing and implementing large-scale safety programs.
* Extensive experience handling OSHA investigations and claims
* Excellent track record of reducing recordable injury and major incident rates.
* Managed a high-performance team of 20 or more direct and indirect reports with proven experience in training and mentoring EHS staff.
* Strong understanding of safety risk assessment, risk mitigation and controls.
* Exudes a highly credible balance of technical leadership and interpersonal skills to exert influence and network at all levels within the organization.
* Understands data analytics and use of technology to drive performance.
* Experience as a trusted advisor providing guidance to business leaders focused on continuously improving the execution of objectives across programs and projects.
* Agile leadership style with the ability to adjust one's approach to fit the situation.
* A visible leader who takes a collaborative approach with others and comes across as approachable.
* Relates well with individuals at all levels of the organization, builds appropriate rapport, establishes constructive and effective relationships, and can diffuse high-tension situations effectively.
* Ability to facilitate change by driving acceptance, and leading initiatives despite initial resistance.
* Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the flexibility to coordinate safety amongst a geographically diverse company.
Working Conditions
* General work environment - sitting for extended periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending. Work is primarily done indoors with varying environmental conditions like fluorescent lighting and air conditioning.
* Noise level is typically low to medium.
* Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.
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