Health and Safety Supervisor

Health & Safety Supervisor

At Emery Sapp & Sons (ESS), health & safety (H&S) is a core value and a critical component of every project we build. The Health & Safety Supervisor provides leadership, direction, and oversight for all project-specific health and safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and client expectations.

This position will be close to Monroe, LA.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities 

• Maintain and apply an expert knowledge of the ESS H&S standards, programs and goals.

• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of a project-specific Health and Safety Management Plan.

• Promote and foster ESS H&S standards and goals with programs throughout the project to confirm a safe and productive work environment 

• Prepare, maintain, interpret and communicate records, reports, or documents that may be required to meet corporate or regulatory requirements, including monitoring application of H&S standards and goals through its programs 

• Lead site-specific safety orientations for employees, subcontractors, and visitors.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, applicable federal, state, and local requirements, and client-specific safety standards.

• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and hazard assessments to identify unsafe conditions and behaviors and ensure corrective actions are implemented.

• Investigate incidents, near misses, injuries, and property damage events, completing required reports and recommending preventive measures.

• Serve as a liaison with clients, insurance representatives, and regulatory agencies regarding audits, incident investigations, workers' compensation matters, and corrective action plans.

• Support project leadership in creating and maintaining a culture of H&S excellence throughout all phases of construction.

• Partner with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, and subcontractors to proactively address safety concerns and improve site performance.

• Monitor project safety metrics and trends and provide recommendations to project leadership to achieve company safety goals and objectives.

• Facilitate toolbox talks, pre-task plans, safety meetings, and other employee engagement activities.

• Mentor and support field supervision and less experienced safety professionals in the application of ESS H&S standards and best practices.

• Participate in project planning meetings and provide safety guidance throughout project execution.

• Establish and maintain communications with client representatives and project staff through meetings, phone conferences and emails to provide for client satisfaction 

• Establish basic performance criteria and specifications for executing work and review the project regularly to confirm compliance with ESS, client, and governing authorities 

• Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines    

• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, set priorities, and meet deadlines 

• Plan and organize own work assignments, as well as carry out tasks from management staff 

• Meet expectations on attendance and punctuality 

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Accredited four (4) year bachelor’s degree in related field and six (6) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to ten (10) years if non-degreed

• CSP, ASP or CHST certification required

• OSHA 30-Hour within the past 3 years

• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to 

• management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors   

• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job; strong understanding of safety principles and regulations

• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines  

• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Experience in developing and implementing safety programs

• Experience in conducting H&S audits and investigations

• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with team members at all levels

• Ability to work both day and night shifts in alignment with crew schedules