Russell Marine LLC · 15 hours ago
HSE Safety Manager
North Charleston, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$90K/yr - $110K/yr
7+ years expRussell Marine LLC is a company focused on marine and heavy civil construction projects, and they are seeking an HSE Safety Manager to lead compliance efforts across various construction sites. The role involves managing safety department staff, enforcing compliance with safety regulations, and promoting a safety-first culture among teams.
Construction
Hiring Manager
J Luis Pereda
Responsibilities
Lead HSE compliance efforts across marine, heavy civil, land piling, and railroad construction projects
Manage and supervise safety department staff, including reviewing and overseeing job hazard analyses (JHAs), risk assessments, and activity hazard analysis (AHA) preparation
Enforce compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926, EM 385-1-1, Coast Guard, and environmental regulations
Promote a safety-first culture through daily crew engagement, leadership alignment, and field mentorship
Facilitate site safety audits, behavior-based safety observations, and hazard identification walkthroughs, including regular interaction with leadership and field staff to ensure alignment and engagement
Develop site-specific safety plans and emergency response procedures
Create, deliver, and update safety guidelines, including onboarding, orientation, and task-specific training programs, to ensure consistent compliance and workforce readiness
Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, coordinating communications and supporting site inspections to ensure regulatory alignment
Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and implementation of corrective actions
Monitor subcontractor safety performance and enforce Russell Marine HSE expectations
Track and analyze safety metrics and trends to develop continuous improvement plans
Coordinate environmental compliance and pollution prevention measures
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Science, related field, or equivalent work experience considered
Must possess a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) or be willing/eligible to obtain one upon hire
Must have a valid driver's license
Seven (7) years of HSE experience in marine construction, heavy civil, or industrial environments, including five (5) years in a managerial or similar leadership role
Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills in English to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and customers
Must have a strong knowledge of OSHA 1926, EM 385-1-1, ANSI, and USACE safety requirements
Proficient in Microsoft Office and incident management/reporting systems
Must possess strong critical thinking skills and the ability to remain calm and make sound decisions under pressure or in urgent situations
Preferred
Certified Safety Professional (CSP), CHST, STS-C, or similar credential
Ten (10) years of HSE experience in marine construction, heavy civil, or industrial environments, including five (5) years in a managerial or leadership role
Thorough knowledge of overwater operations, fall protection, barge safety, rigging, and lifting operations
Superior knowledge or familiarity with HCSS, Heavy Bid, Excel, and CAD
Comprehensive knowledge of leadership principles, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a thorough understanding of effective problem-solving strategies in complex and evolving environments
Company
Russell Marine LLC
Russell Marine LLC is a heavy civil marine construction company located in Channelview, Texas.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase