Senior Health & Safety Coordinator

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 50+ offices and gain valuable hands-on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.

Consistently ranked among the top ten “Best Firms to Work For” and Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon-neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.

 

Job Summary

Langanis seeking a Health and Safety Specialistto join its collaborative team. This individual will serve a key function for our H&S team to enforce and enhance Langan’s corporate health and safety program. This includes reviewing policies and procedures, developing and conducting health and safety training programs, developing and reviewing health and safety plans, performing job site safety inspections, managing incident / injures and near-miss reports, overseeing corporate training records, conducting respiratory fit testing and promoting health and safety within the company. 

Job Responsibilities

• Review federal, state and local safety regulations to determine applicability, identify potential compliance issues and provide compliance recommendations.

• Prepare, review, and approve site-specific health and safety documents to ensure compliance with applicable government requirements and company programs and policies prior to the commencement of work.

• Manage Langan’s respirator fit testing program, which includes determining employees who need respirator fit testing, scheduling respirator fit testing in office locations and identifying type of respirators to be utilized by employees.

• Identify appropriate training to support evolving client work environment.

• Manage the company’s random drug and alcohol testing program which includes enrolling employees in to program, handling sensitive employee documents and information, notifying employees of required testing and point of contact for issues regarding employees testing results.

• Prepare, review and implement health and safety training programs including: Hazardous Communications, Confined Space, Job Safety Analysis and HAZWOPER;

• Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of corporate health and safety policies and procedures.

• Assist in management of work-related incidents, injuries, near-misses and motor vehicle incidents.  

• Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of the plans, policies, and procedures and recommend changes to improve safe work behaviors and eliminate potential hazards.

• Perform and manage jobsite safety inspections/observations to identify and evaluate potential unsafe conditions and practices in the workplace.

• Manage and maintain corporate training records in accordance with company standards.

• Promote a positive health and safety culture within the company.

• Research and purchase of company safety supplies, personnel protective equipment, products and training programs.

• Perform other health and safety related duties as requested.

• Assist in conducting investigations into work-related incidents, injuries, near-misses and motor vehicle incidents to determine root cause and recommend measures to be implemented to prevent reoccurrence.

• Actively participates in internal health and safety training and has strong commitment to health and Safety in the workplace and field.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor Degree in Safety Management, Environmental Science or relevant health and safety field preferred;

• Certification in HAZWOPER, Site Supervisor, or 10 Hour Construction Safety and Health preferred;

Experience and Skills:          

• Minimum of 4 years of related health and safety experience in construction industry or consulting;

• Experience training employees on health and safety related policies, procedures, and regulations;

• Knowledge of federal and state-specific health and safety regulations and the ability to interpret and apply these regulations;

• Knowledge of Cal/OSHA regulations;

• Familiarity with Hazardous Communications, Confined Space, Air Monitoring, Job Safety Analysis and Health and Safety Plans;

• Professional certification in a related field (CIH, CSP, CHMM, etc.) a plus;

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

• Understanding of the behavioral aspects of safety programs to anticipate people’s actions to safety topics and procedures

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; written and verbal English language proficiency;

• Knowledge of respirators and fit testing protocols

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to successfully pass and participate in drug and alcohol screening programs and background check.

• Travel to company office locations, as required

• Ability to work during evenings and/or weekends, as needed.

• Ability to travel to job sites and spend most, if not all, of the work day on-site and meet with clients and employees, as-required

• Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing.

Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help its employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives. Our comprehensive compensation package includes: full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave; 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off including parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and educational reimbursement.

Langan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; and much more!

Langan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We believe that an inclusive workplace is essential for the well-being and success of our employees.

Pay Range 75000 - 85000 USD