Kwest Environmental, Health & Safety Professional Position Description
Position: EH&S Professional
Report to: Sr. EH&S Manager
Job Description Overview
The successful candidate will coordinate with members of the EH&S department, Project Management and Field Operations personnel. The EH&S Professional will be responsible for the following duties as indicated below, subject to change with or without notice.
Salary Range: $75,000 - $100,000
Responsibilities
- Regularly travel to regional offices and job sites and conduct on-site inspections to evaluate safe work practices, physical conditions and environmental practices.
- Ensure compliance with Kwest Group and site-specific client environmental and safety procedures. Communicate and submit all findings via report to project managers, audited team members, and senior leadership in a timely manner.
- Identify and evaluate environmental conditions and practices in the workplace.
- Develop controls for identified conditions and hazards.
- Coordinate the implementation of controls from results of environmental and safety analyses.
- Help with the development, completion, submission, and implementation of Project Specific Safety Plans (PSSP’s).
- Evaluate safety equipment, statistics, or site-specific needs for new projects and maintain inventory of PPE and safety supplies.
- Issue stops work orders on projects that are found to have safety deficiencies.
- To act as the Kwest Group representative to the client, subcontractors, and suppliers during the life of the project, under the direction of the assigned supervisor.
- Maintain a positive attitude and good working relationships with customers, team members, and the public.
- Perform all duties consistent with the Company Mission Statement and the "Kwest Group" philosophy.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or an associate degree in environmental science, safety or related field is preferred.
- OSHA 500 preferred
- Competent Experience with Excavations, Confined Spaces, Rigging, and Fall protection preferred
- Root Cause Analysis experience/training preferred
- CHST preferred
- Spanish proficiency is strongly preferred to effectively communicate safety information and discuss incidents with English and Spanish speaking employees and subcontractors as needed.
- Prior experience performing SWPPP and/or other environmental related duties in civil construction, industrial, engineering, or related field is preferred.
- Prior experience performing safety duties in civil construction, industrial, engineering, or related field
- Strong knowledge of MS Office software.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects, completing complex administrative tasks with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to pass a background and drug test.
- Out-of-town travel as required, up to 50-70%.
- Work approximately 50 – 55 hours per week.
- Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required.
Authority
- To issue stop work orders on projects which are found to have EH&S deficiencies.
- To act as the Kwest Group representative to the client, subcontractors, and suppliers during the life of the project, under the direction of the assigned supervisor.
- To request assistance from other Kwest Group personnel as needed.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands
- Frequently required to sit; talk or hear; and use hands to handle, or touch objects or controls.
- Regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the team member may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders.
- Travel from site to site will be required.
- Work environment will normally be an active construction site. Exposure to dust, noise, high heat, extreme cold, and rain should be expected.
- Team member must be physically able to perform repetitive motion and heavy lifting, as described below.
- Must be able to maintain effective audio and visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.
- Must wear all employer-mandated personal protective equipment, including hard hat, safety glasses, ear plugs, safety vests, and safety-toed work boots. Other PPE may be required from time to time depending on special safety concerns. All PPE will be provided by the company at no cost to the employee, other than safety boots.
- Must be able to hear with or without the use of a hearing device and clearly see at least 30 feet with or without the use of corrective vision lens. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- The team member must be able to differentiate and / or identify colors.
- Must be able to work while wearing a respirator if necessary.
- Alternate standing and walking on uneven terrain surfaces, such as hillsides, muddy and icy soils, and other working surfaces. Safe negotiation of all types of surface conditions will always be required.
- Continual lifting of up to 50 lbs. for distances of 30 feet or more.
- Constant pushing and pulling certain tools and materials will be required over a day’s work.
- Must have knowledge of occupational hazards in construction field and standard safety practices. Must be able to pass the 30 Hour OSHA testing and First Aid/CPR requirements before starting work.
- Must complete and meet requirements under the physical demands of this job description through a pre-employment physical examination.
About Kwest Group
At Kwest Group, we are driven by a clear mission: to lead the civil construction industry through an unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and customer service. As a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), we empower our team members to take ownership of every project, fostering innovation and excellence from concept to completion. Central to our mission is a steadfast commitment to ensuring zero harm to every team member on every project. This commitment to zero harm is complemented by a comprehensive focus on total human health.
Founded in 2003, Kwest Group has grown from its roots in Port Clinton, Ohio, to become a trusted partner across the United States and the Caribbean. Our journey is defined by building strong, lasting relationships with our clients, grounded in mutual trust, integrity, and a deep understanding of their unique needs.
Core Values
Our core values—Safety, Quality, and Customer Service—are the pillars that support everything we do. These values guide our decisions, shape our culture, and ensure that every project meets the highest standards.
Core Focus
Our core focus is to enrich the lives of our team members by fostering strategic growth and profitability, ensuring a safe, thriving, and values-driven company. We believe that by investing in our people, we create a foundation for long-term success that benefits our clients, team members, and communities
Our Niche
Kwest Group excels in performing complex civil construction projects safely. Our expertise enables us to tackle the most demanding projects with confidence, delivering exceptional results that our clients can rely on.
Target Market
Our target market includes energy, industrial, public, federal, and rail clients across the United States, with particular emphasis on the Midwest, Appalachia, and Southeast regions. We remain open to engaging with like-minded partners from any location when the right opportunity arises. We seek clients who exhibit financial stability, align with our core values, foster collaborative relationships, and share a forward-thinking perspective.
Four Uniques
Kwest Group stands out in the industry with our four uniques:
- Safety Priority: Safety is ingrained in our culture and is our foremost commitment on every project.
- Agile Team: Our adaptable and responsive team is capable of quickly adjusting to the evolving needs of our clients and projects.
- Collaborative Construction Services: We foster strategic partnerships and interconnected relationships to deliver superior outcomes.
- Team Integrity Focus: Integrity guides our team’s actions, ensuring transparency, fairness, and accountability throughout our organization.
Our dedication to safety and excellence has been recognized industry wide. Kwest Group was honored as the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) 2024 Contractor of the Year and has received national safety recognition awards from prestigious organizations like ABC and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).
At Kwest Group, we are also dedicated to making a positive impact beyond our project sites. Our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives reflect our commitment to responsible business practices, from reducing our carbon footprint to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
EEO
Kwest Group maintains a non-discrimination policy for all team members and applicants in every facet of the company’s operations. In compliance with federal and state laws, Kwest Group recruits, hires, trains, and promotes all qualified team members, in all job titles, without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, citizenship, national origin, disability, veteran status or genetic information.
