EHS Representative - Kensico-Eastview Connection Tunnel Project

Expected salary range for this position is $145,000 – $165,000 depending upon experience

***NO STAFFING AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION***

***Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future***

Frontier-Kemper, a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking an EHS Representative to join our Kensico-Eastview Connection Tunnel Project in White Plains, New York.

About Frontier-Kemper

Excellence in Underground and Heavy Civil Construction

At Frontier-Kemper, we specialize in heavy civil construction and underground mine development. We are known for our expertise in the engineering and construction of deep shafts and tunnels of all sizes and complexity. Our goal is to be the industry’s best source, and best value, for complete turn-key construction, engineering and design-build services and related products.

Frontier-Kemper Constructors is the general contractor for the Kensico-Eastview Connection Tunnel Project. The scope of the approximately $1.1 billion contract entails the construction of a new deep rock tunnel between the Kensico Reservoir and the Catskill/Delaware Ultraviolet (CDUV) Light Disinfection Facility, both in Westchester County, New York. The new tunnel will provide an additional means of conveying water between the Kensico Reservoir and the CDUV Facility, enhancing operational resiliency and redundancy for New York City’s water supply system.

Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent

DESCRIPTION:

As an EHS Representative at Frontier-Kemper, reporting to the Project Safety Manager, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the Health and Safety of our Kensico-Eastview Connection Tunnel Project. The EHS Rep will monitor and enforce the individual Health and Safety plans of each project in conjunction with the site safety reps to ensure that the following requirements are fulfilled for each project:

• Supervisory responsibilities include but are not limited to training and mentoring employees; planning, assigning, delegating and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and resolving employee issues.

• Maintains a SAFE jobsite, monitors safety and takes appropriate action to correct any safety issues or deficiencies.

• Oversee and interact with management and crews during daily work activities.

• Purchase and distribute Safety equipment (PPE).

• Provide safety orientations

• Provide daily stretch & Flex along with toolbox talks.

• Ensures compliance with all JHAs and EHASP.

• Monitors activities at multiple construction sites. Inspects construction sites daily.

• Assists Project Manager and/or Superintendents with the development and monitoring of the job specific safety plans, JHAs.

• Review accident procedure.

• Prepares accident reports for any incidents that occur.

• Maintain MSDS and Hazardous Communication Program.

• Completes incident reports and distributes and maintains files.

• Gathers toolbox reports from foreman and subcontractors.

• From daily site activities, will generate a daily report.

• Monitors all accidents and maintains appropriate paperwork and files pertaining to same. Gathers Monthly Safety Hours from subcontractors for the monthly Report.

• Maintains and conducts Safety audits.

• Manage and prevent hazardous working conditions and unsafe employee activities through safety management and contact with field supervisory personnel.

• Supervise and conduct safety and first aid training of staff at the project sites.

• Document all accidents, safety violations, unsafe conditions/activities.  Conduct investigations with employees, subcontractor personnel and CCIP carrier for each accident occurrence or violation.

• Review daily, weekly, and monthly field documentation to ensure all required records and reports are complete, accurate and submitted per established project procedures.

• Accompany all safety, health, and insurance inspectors on walk through tours.

• Additional assignments at the supervisor’s request.

REQUIREMENTS:

• OSHA 30 credential is required to be considered for this role.

• Bachelor's degree in a Health & Safety related program from an accredited institution

• 5 or more years’ experience as a manager or supervisor of safety teams

• 10 or more years of heavy civil construction.

• Experience in underground construction, TBM experience highly preferred.

• Familiarity and experience with NYCDEP safety and health regulations.

• Current certification in first aid and CPR by the American Red Cross or its equivalent.

• Proficient in Microsoft 365 software.

Current certifications in the following:

• LOTO Training

• Confined Space Training

• RCRA Training

• HAZWOPER

• 30 Hour OSHA

• Other BEDC Training