Job Title: EH&S Director

Position Overview: We are seeking a seasoned EH&S Director to lead the development and oversight of a robust safety program and remote EH&S teams. In close collaboration with the VP and Regional Managers, you will develop, roll out, and maintain our Safety Culture and Programs, ensuring full alignment with the division’s strategic objectives. This role is integral to managing regional EH&S managers to uphold high-level, consistent operating procedures and site conditions that effectively mitigate risks of injury, occupational disease, and property/equipment damage. Additionally, you will drive the implementation of measures controlling workplace hazards while minimizing financial impact, serving as the primary EH&S champion across all job sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organizational Leadership:
  • Establish and maintain an EH&S-specific organizational chart within budgetary and strategic constraints.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership to set annual EH&S goals and metrics that drive continuous improvement.
• Program Development & Compliance:
  • Develop, implement, and oversee tailored safety programs—including policies, procedures, and training—that address the unique risks of the division.
  • Ensure subcontractor compliance with EH&S standards that meet both company and customer requirements.
  • Evaluate EH&S needs in support of business growth and resource optimization.
• Team & Site Management:
  • Lead and support regional EH&S managers in scheduling, preparing, submitting, and reviewing safety plans, forms, and incident investigations.
  • Oversee new employee orientations and ongoing job-specific safety training initiatives.
  • Coordinate regular safety meetings, job audits, worksite observations, and review written safety reports to ensure optimal performance.
• Data-Driven Safety & Incident Management:
  • Analyze statistical data on near-miss incidents, injuries, and illnesses.
  • Conduct root cause analyses during incident investigations and develop programs to prevent recurrence.
  • Serve as a liaison in worker’s compensation reporting and claims management and facilitate return-to-work programs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Act as a key member of the divisional leadership team, engaging with staff, regulatory agencies, and external stakeholders on all EH&S matters.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the VP of EH&S.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent work experience) in safety management or a related field.
  • A minimum of 10 years of progressive safety experience in the construction sector, with demonstrated leadership and personnel management.
• Technical & Regulatory Expertise:
  • Extensive knowledge of OSHA regulations and other applicable safety codes.
  • Proven ability to assess workplace hazards and implement effective mitigation strategies.
  • Experience in heavy industrial construction (manufacturing, pipelines, mining, food & beverage, power, refining).
• Certifications & Proficiencies:
  • MSHA certification or relevant background.
  • Proficiency in emergency response planning, conducting safety audits, and using safety management software.
  • Certification in First Aid/CPR, and familiarity with risk assessment methodologies such as Job Safety Analysis (JSA) or HAZOP.
  • Strong command of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Communication & Leadership:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective training, presentations, and stakeholder engagement.
  • A proven track record of fostering a culture of safety and leading diverse EH&S teams.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and traverse variable terrain (e.g., trenches, excavations, elevated platforms).
• Capability to lift equipment and materials (1–50 pounds).
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with proof of insurability; drivers will be subject to DMV background checks.

Interested parties should contact: Mike Wallin, Senior Business Development Manager, 970-214-6676, Mike.Wallin@swoonstaffing.com

One job available in Phoenix and one in Tucson. For information, please email:

Mr. Mark Ross
Field Operations Manager
Cannon & Wendt Electric
MRoss@Cannon-Wendt.com

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Locations: Tempe, AZ

Full time, Requisition ID: JR-001744

Amerisure creates exceptional value for its partners, policyholders, and employees. As a property and casualty insurance company, Amerisure’s promise to our partner agencies and policyholders begins with a comprehensive line of insurance products designed to protect businesses, as well as the health and safety of every employee. With an A.M. Best “A” (Excellent) rating, Amerisure serves mid-sized commercial enterprises focused in construction, manufacturing and healthcare. Ranked as one of the top 100 Property & Casualty companies in the United States, we proudly manage nearly $1 Billion of Direct Written Premium and maintain $1.21 billion in surplus.

We are recruiting for a Senior Risk Management/Loss Control Consultant to join our team.  This role will sit remote in the Phoenix, AZ area.

Position Summary:

Performs insurance risk management surveys on complex risk, to attain policy holder risk improvement through reduction of safety hazards.  Promotes markets and otherwise advances the Company through relationships with their exclusive or dedicated Partners for Success® (PFS) Agency and their clients.

Responsibilities:

• Execute consultative risk management surveys at policyholders’ premises and develop loss prevention program recommendations based on observations made during the survey.
• Collaborate with underwriters to provide risk management risk recommendations and participate with underwriting and claims in complex risk new business acquisition and account retention.
• Conduct training sessions for the policyholder in loss prevention techniques.
• Promote markets and otherwise advances the Company through relationships with their exclusive or dedicated agency and their clients.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to assigned PFS agent(s) on risk management matters.
• Mentor and train other risk management consultants.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in risk management or a related field, preferred.
• CSP, ARM or CHSM designation preferred.
• 5 years of experience in safety, risk management or engineering.
• Proficient computer skills required including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated successful ability to build positive relationships and partnerships within department, across the organization and with external customers.
• Excellent organizational skills, including ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to deal with ambiguity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Ability to travel daily, which includes driving between local and long distance locations.
• Occasional overnight travel up to 20%.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Just as we are committed to creating exceptional value for our Partners For Success® agencies and policyholders, Amerisure also remains committed to being an employer of choice. We reinforce this commitment by adhering to an Employee Value Proposition that, in part, is provided through a competitive total rewards package. This package includes competitive base pay, performance-based incentive pay, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) savings plan with profit sharing, and generous paid time off programs. We also offer flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance. Recognized as one of the Best and Brightest® Companies to Work For in the Nation and one of Business Insurance magazine’s Best Places to Work in Insurance, we provide a workplace that fosters excellence and professional growth. If you are looking for a collaborative and rewarding career, Amerisure is looking for you.

Amerisure Insurance provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Amerisure Insurance complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Amerisure Insurance expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Amerisure’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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Highlights of the job

We are hiring a Manager, Health & Safety to work at one of our multiple Phoenix metro area locations.

This individual will report to the Senior Manager, Health & Safety, and will manage a team of four health & safety professionals to proactively work with EPCOR operations to mitigate and remove unsafe conditions or practices. Additionally, this individual will ensure achievement of goals and objectives by developing and implementing health and safety programs that optimize safety for the company’s employees and minimize the company’s exposure to loss.

What you’d be responsible for:

• Manage daily aspects of health and safety for utility operations and high profile construction projects.
• Provide ongoing health, safety and risk assessment and oversight for all Regulated US Operations.
• Provide leadership to direct report employees.  Mentor/coach employees by developing techniques to better communicate, collaborate, coordinate/organize workload activities, and instill cooperation among team workers.  Implement standards of accountability, evaluate employees’ performance, recognize their achievements and counsel as necessary.
• Oversee the reporting, investigation, and record keeping for all Workers’ Compensation, Automobile Liability, General Liability, and Property Damage claims initiated against or on behalf of the company.
• Develop programs to improve the health, safety and risk function of the company, which includes security and emergency preparedness to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Conduct safety audits/inspections to identify hazards, to maintain compliance with regulatory statues/standards, and to implement industry best practices for continual improvement.  Report all findings to responsible parties and EPCOR management and offer appropriate recommendations for remediation, corrective action and follow-up.
• Collect data and interprets information related to loss exposures, accident trends, and develop statistical data for evaluating effectiveness of existing programs.
• Evaluate new technologies and review the technical and scientific publications to determine potential for enhancing existing safety/loss control programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

What’s required to be successful:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety or related field preferred and/or 8-10 years of relevant experience in health and safety and loss control in water utility industry or related industry.
• Highly effective collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner to achieve project goals. Experience in leading a Health & Safety staff and managing project deliverables.
• Experience conducting safety audits, Job Hazard Assessments, injury & incident investigations.
• Recognized occupational safety certification (CSP, CHMM, CIH, etc.) certification preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint skills. SharePoint experience a plus.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to assess health & safety hazards and make sound recommendations for appropriate hazard reduction & control.
• Understanding of instructional design concepts and adult learning.
• Knowledge of Loss Control Practices.  Knowledge of Federal/State OSHA, DOT, & EPA Regulations and insurance procedures.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem & conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to present information or respond to inquiries from management, staff, vendors, and contractors.
• Thorough understanding of safety technologies.

Other important facts about this job:

As an EPCOR employee, you will enjoy a variety of benefits such as a competitive salary, an incentive award program, an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision and other insurance coverage, retirement plan with substantial company contribution, generous time-off schedules, training opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and certification support. We’ve been voted as a Best Places to Work employer and we value the safety of each of our team members through our robust safety training and celebration of safety milestones.

Headquartered in Phoenix, EPCOR USA owns, operates and builds water, wastewater and natural gas infrastructure and is among the largest private water utilities in the Southwest. EPCOR USA is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of EPCOR Utilities Inc. We invest in and look after our communities and the environment. We’re proud of the work we do and the people we hire to do it.

Please note the following information:

• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in the United States. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
• If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
• A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.

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