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The role of the Environmental Health + Safety (EHS) Engineer is to eliminate or control hazardous conditions resulting from human error, equipment and machine operations which may lead to human injury and / or property damage. Must apply advanced mathematical techniques; professional engineering principles, methods, and techniques; safety-related elements of the physical sciences, ergonomics, psychology and physiology; and safety principles, standards, practices and analytical techniques.

  
ESSENTIAL DUTIES + RESPONSIBILITIES  

Perform responsibilities with excellence in service, integrity, inclusion and building relationships as exemplified in DAVIS Core Values  

Perform routine walk through inspections of construction areas on small- to medium-sized projects with little to no assistance from other department members; and large-sized projects with assistance 

Conduct routine EHS Audits and inspections on projects using DAVIS-provided software  

Assemble and deliver project start up safety packages for new projects 

Assist teams in determining project signage and posting needs 

Participate in project EHS kick off meetings with project team 

Prepare and present content for internal project team meetings and trade partner meetings  

Review JHAs for high hazard activities 

Participate in crane plan review 

Complete Monthly Project EHS Assessment 

Participate in review of Monthly Project EHS Assessment with project team 

Record hours worked each week for all assigned projects for OSHA tracking  

Provide all information and documentation required on weekly incident log 

Distribute open issues reports to project teams 

Verify and close all identified hazards on project sites 

Able to research and collaborate to obtain information for EHS-related issues 

Participate in OSHA Inspections and consultations 

Assist in personal injury and property damage accident investigations; compile data, photographs, and other necessary documentation for reporting purposes 

Work with subcontractors to develop overall satisfactory level of safety compliance on projects 

Develop and apply practical solutions for project safety issues with assistance 

Identify special protective and safety equipment needs for projects with assistance 

Provide instruction for DAVIS Competent Person and other EHS-related classes 

Enforce EHS regulations with subcontractor and DAVIS personnel 

Help develop corporate goals relating to company and project level EHS performance 

Assist with EHS Initiatives and Business Plan items  

Help develop and update corporate and project EHS policies and procedures 

Assist in identification, analysis and control of occupational hazards requiring the application of specialized knowledge, skill and abilities 

Review proposed occupational safety policies, guidelines and standards to determine their consistency and recommend technical changes as needed 

Apply knowledge of psychological and physiological factors to assist in the installation of safety features and controls, compensating for the possibility of human errors in the operation of machinery and equipment  

Assist project teams in planning for high-risk activities and project team inspection schedules  

Perform other duties as assigned 

 
DAVIS COMMON ATTRIBUTES   

SAFETY – Consistently works within DAVIS safety standards; promotes safety as a priority with coworkers, subcontractors and external clients 

TEAM COLLABORATION – Works effectively within their own team and across the organization; promotes team atmosphere and culture; has a positive, can do attitude 

COMMITMENT TO QUALITY – Applies DAVIS standards to produce high quality work on a consistent basis; produces work that is accurate and reliable, actively demonstrates excellence in service; builds and maintains integrity as a core function of their job and in their relationships with others 

CHAMPIONS DAVIS BUSINESS – Consistently markets DAVIS business within the scope of their job; actively seeks and / or supports new business opportunities; actively builds relationships and encourages others to do the same 


KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE + SPECIAL SKILLS  
*Required 

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health + Safety Sciences or related field; equivalent combinations of technical education and / or industrial related safety experience may substitute for educational requirement* 

Experience in occupational Environmental Health + Safety or a related field 

Current First Aid and CPR certifications 

OSHA 30 hour for contractors 

Basic knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations* 

Ability to recognize hazardous situations and recommend corrective measures* 

Decision making, research and analytical problem solving skills* 

Time management with the ability to organize, assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands, and to work independently* 

Possess strong communication skills, and interact effectively at all levels within the organization and external to DAVIS* 

Construction industry experience  

 
PHYSICAL JOB DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  The employee is responsible to maintain fitness-for-duty while holding the above described position and should be able to perform the essential tasks of the position in a safe, appropriate and effective manner. This refers to the physical, mental and emotional duties of the job.   

Reaching above and below, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and bending.  The employee must occasionally lift / carry / move up to 75 pounds.  Manual dexterity to operate office equipment, file, and perform specialized skills.  Needs a high degree of concentration in a busy office environment.   
 

WORKING CONDITIONS 

 

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  This position may require some travel for conferences, educational sessions, and other company events.  
The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate. 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to higher noise levels and hazardous working conditions when working at job sites.  Safety precautions must be taken and resources will be provided. 
NOTE:  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned this job.  They are not exhaustive lists of all duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, physical job demands and working conditions associated with the job.