Title: Construction EHS Supervisor
Position Type: Contract
Location: Indiana
Key Project Requirements:
- OSHA 10, OSHA 30, and OSHA 500 certifications required.
- 7+ years of construction safety experience, including at least 3 years supporting power generation, utility, industrial, or energy construction projects.
- Experience supporting the construction, commissioning, and startup of simple-cycle or combined-cycle power plants strongly preferred.
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Construction EHS Supervisor to lead all environmental, health, and safety activities during the construction, commissioning, and startup of a simple-cycle gas-fired power plant. This position will provide visible field leadership, ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and project-specific safety requirements, oversee contractor safety performance, and promote a proactive, zero-incident safety culture throughout all phases of the project.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead the implementation and enforcement of all project EHS policies, procedures, and safety initiatives throughout construction, commissioning, and startup activities.
- Conduct routine site inspections, safety audits, toolbox meetings, and field observations to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and project requirements.
- Identify construction hazards, review JHAs, AHAs, and Safe Work Plans, and oversee permit-to-work programs including LOTO, confined space, hot work, excavation, crane operations, and work at heights.
- Manage contractor and subcontractor safety performance through field audits, inspections, coaching, and coordination with project leadership.
- Lead incident investigations, perform root cause analyses, develop corrective actions, and maintain OSHA logs and project safety documentation.
- Monitor environmental compliance programs including waste management, erosion control, spill prevention, and regulatory reporting.
- Develop emergency response plans, coordinate emergency drills, prepare EHS reports, and communicate safety performance to project leadership and the client.
Job Requirements:
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and applicable environmental regulations.
- Experience managing contractor and subcontractor safety programs on large construction projects.
- Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and incident investigation skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic safety management systems.
- Experience working with EPC contractors and large capital construction projects.
- Ability to maintain a strong field presence and work effectively in a fast-paced construction environment.
Education / Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
- 7+ years of construction safety experience.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and/or Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certifications preferred.
- First Aid/CPR/AED certification preferred.