Construction Health & Safety Officer at GHD in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

Job Description



Help us build the future and we'll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career.


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Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we'll provide you unlimited space to grow.


Who are we looking for?


GHD's Construction group has a great opportunity for a Safety and Health Professional. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of all personnel involved in construction projects. This role includes developing, implementing, and monitoring safety policies, conducting regular site inspections, identifying hazards, and ensuring compliance with local and federal safety regulations. The professional provides training on safety procedures, investigates incidents, and works closely with project managers and superintendents to promote a culture of safety on-site. Strong knowledge of construction safety standards, risk management, and emergency response protocols is essential.


In an ever changing world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead.


We're seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways.

As part of a truly global team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you'll be at the forefront of driving change


See what the power of commitment can do for you.



Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Manage all HSE responsibilities on project sites.
• Participate in client-facing safety groups.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate HSE prevention programs, procedures, and occupational health and safety monitoring tools.
• Enforce GHD's HSE Management System and regional legal requirements.
• Direct HSE training programs, including onboarding training for new employees, coordination of internal and external training, and the development of new training content as needed.
• Collaborate on the HSE vendor prequalification process.
• Lead job safety analyses, audits and incident investigations
• Identify existing and potential risks, suggest abatement and mitigation strategies, implement preventative and corrective measures, and perform follow-up verification.
• Manage incident reports, remain available to respond quickly and prepare reports in a timely manner if needed.
• Manage work related injury claims and develop return to work plans.
• Coordinate the collection of HSE performance measurements, identify gaps, and prepare relevant reports.
• Collaborate with employees and managers on risk identification and elimination, while promoting preventative actions
• Implement occupational health monitoring requirements.
• Actively participate in regional and international team meetings.
• Coordinate and conduct on-site inspections.
• Support personal protective equipment inspection programs and inventories.
• Review and approve project health & safety plans and job safety and environmental analyses.
• Provide support and guidance to project teams and office employees with regards to GHD's safety programs and jurisdictional requirements.
• Perform all other job-related tasks.

What you will bring to the team:

• Degree or Diploma in Safety or other job-related field or relevant experience.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of health and safety experience in heavy civil construction.
• Knowledge/experience with HSE Management Systems.
• Experience with risk and behaviour-based safety programs.
• Experience in developing and implementing HSE programs.
• Experience conducting health, safety and environment risk analyses and development of health and safety plans or equivalent.
• Experience in Emergency Response preferred, but not required.
• Ability to performing incident investigations using Root Cause Analysis type methods, or equivalent.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of safety laws, regulations, and standards relevant to the companies' activities.
• Well developed sense of initiative, versatility, and independence.
• Analytical skills and the ability to exercise sound judgement and decisiveness with problem solving.
• Must be detail oriented, with strong organizational, time management and writing skills.
• Good teamwork and strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be able to communicate in English both orally and written.
• Computer skills, namely Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Teams).
• Must have current valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to provide safety leadership.
• Able & willing to travel throughout the United States

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