Senior Health & Safety Manager

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 50+ offices and gain valuable hands-on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.

 

Consistently ranked among the top ten “Best Firms to Work For” and Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon-neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.

 

Job Summary

Langan is seeking a Senior Health & Safety Manager join its collaborative team in New York City. This individual will be responsible for developing Langan’s field health and safety program including creating and updating job safety analyses (JSAs), creating and updating Langan Site Specific Health and Safety documentation, performing BASE observations and other field audits, performing job site safety inspections, managing incident / injures and near-miss reports, overseeing office training records, conducting respiratory fit testing and promoting health and safety within the office and company.

 

Job Responsibilities

• Review federal, state, and local safety regulations to determine applicability, identify potential compliance issues, and provide compliance recommendation;
• Review client health and safety specifications, identify potential compliance issues, and provide compliance recommendations;
• Review and recommend improvements to the site-specific health and safety documents to ensure compliance with applicable government requirements and Langan and client programs and policies prior to the commencement of work. This may include working with the training group to modify field SOPs/procedures that meet the compliance requirements;
• Manage Langan’s respirator fit testing program, which includes determining employees who need respirator fit testing, scheduling respirator fit testing in office locations and identifying type of respirators to be utilized by employees;
• Identify appropriate training to support evolving client work environment;
• Collaborate with Health & Safety Director to develop, implement, and maintain corporate health and safety policies and procedures;
• Assist in management of work-related incidents, injuries, near-misses, and motor vehicle incidents;
• Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of the plans, policies, and procedures and recommend changes to improve safe work behaviors and eliminate potential hazards;
• Perform and manage jobsite safety inspections/observations to identify and evaluate potential unsafe conditions and practices in the workplace;
• Promote a positive health and safety culture within the company;
• Research and purchase of company safety supplies, personnel protective equipment, products, and training programs;
• Assist in conducting investigations into work-related incidents, injuries, near-misses, stop work, and motor vehicle incidents to determine root causes and recommend measures to be implemented to prevent reoccurrence;
• Actively participates in internal health and safety training and has strong commitment to health and safety in the workplace and field and
• Perform other duties as requested.

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental or occupational health and safety or related field;
• 10+ years’ relevant experience in construction, environmental consulting, or related field;
• Experience with Hazardous Communications, Confined Space, Air Monitoring, Job Safety Analysis, and Health and Safety Plans;
• Demonstrated proficiency in respirators and fit testing protocols;
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; Internet research; Adobe Professional;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Strong planning and organizational skills;
• Ability to work independently;
• Sound judgment capability and ability to maintain confidentiality;
• Ability to participate in field visits and work during evenings and weekends, when necessary;
• Occasional travel to field/project sites and/or client locations, as required; and
• Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing. 

 

Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help its employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives. Our comprehensive compensation package includes: full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave; 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off including parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and educational reimbursement.

 

Langan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; and much more!

 

Langan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We believe that an inclusive workplace is essential for the well-being and success of our employees.