North America HSE Manager High Voltage
Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year Prysmian manufacturers thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video, and data transmission for the telecommunication sector.
We are 30,000 employees, across 50+ countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us. Make Your Mark at Prysmian!
Prysmian NA offers a competitive benefits package to include multiple health, dental, and vision insurance plans available day 1. Health Savings Account (HSE) with employer contribution or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA). 401(k) Plan with Employer Match and Nonelective Contributions. Employee Stock Ownership Plans: Your Employee Shares (YES).
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for leading all aspects of a Health, Safety and Environmental Management program encompassing Prysmian High Voltage installation sites across North America, driving growth of the Installation business by implementing best practices and ensuring the Health and Safety of all those associates working on site. This person, reporting to the VP, HSE North America, will work as part of an integrated team that includes the High Volt business team, the High Volt installation team, and contract employees.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
- Provides daily direction and leadership to one full time direct report – Field Safety Coordinator.
- Plan, implement, manage, and maintain comprehensive environmental health & safety programs at multiple construction project sites.
- Provide Project Teams with guidance on health and safety and confirm project site meets industry, local, state, and federal HSE guidelines and regulations.
- Responsible for construction job site safety presence, inspections, hazard analyses, and reporting.
- Manage/implement HSE priorities for construction division.
- Conduct HSE audits to ensure compliance, evaluate performance, identify corrective action and implement follow up assessments.
- Establish, implement, and track construction project site HSE orientation and ongoing compliance training programs for all employees and sub-contractors.
- Oversee and support Project Managers in Accident/Near Miss Reporting/Investigation process. Report injuries to Worker’s Comp Insurance and management and follow up as required.
- Interface with OSHA, EPA and state agencies where necessary.
- Act as company safety representative to customers and attend meetings as directed by Management Group.
- Coordinate subcontractor HSE plans, activities and reporting to ensure their compliance to company, governmental and subcontractor rules.
- Responsible for management of all field reports and the proper filing of all daily safety documents, accident analysis, recordkeeping, and training certificates in compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.
- Enter and maintain current company data/statistics in ISNetworld, or other 3rd party and customer databases, as required by customer.
- Develop site specific health and safety plans as required by customers/projects.
- Ensure any CDL drivers meet DOT requirements for licensing, drug testing, etc. Track, audit, report on compliance with requirements.
- Respond to bid requests/inquiries from Project Managers and customers related to HSE data.
- Ability to travel a minimum of 35% to 50% of the time, with occasional extended stays lasting up to two weeks.
Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial and construction environmental, health and safety management; specifically, with electrical installations, confined space, mine shaft entry, and trenching/shoring.
- Experience with High Voltage (> 69kV) cable systems and installation.
- Experience working in energized substations/manholes up to 345 kV desirable.
- Extensive knowledge of OSHA 1926 Standards and EPA regulations.
- Experience working in a union environment.
- Knowledgeable of EPA regulations for hazardous materials, spill prevention, waste management, wastewater and storm water.
- Knowledge of Canadian Safety and Environmental regulations a plus.
- Current certifications in CPR, OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety highly desirable.
Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.
All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian’s commitments.
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