JAMES ANGELO ARIAS

• Provide HSS leadership towards HSS officers and support the further implementation of NINA Values and Rules at site.
• Advice and support HSS Manager and HSS Engineer(s) on HSS related issues, and coordination of HSS Officers for onshore and offshore.
• induct, instruct, and keep record of new project personnel, subcontractors, visitors and third parties.
• Perform random project spot-checks, site audits and inspections to verify compliance with the Health and Safety Manual.
• Facilitate with the Health and Safety Manual.
• Advise and support the Project Director and HSS Manager in reporting and investigating accidents, incidents, environmental losses and near misses.
• Administer and regularly review the Project HSS Plan and referenced procedures.
• Record, review and report the HSS performances achieved on the Project.
• Assess Subcontractors and Supplier to verify compliance with the HSS Plan; and
• Provide assistance to government agencies in the follow-up and conduct of health and safety inspections and incidents investigations.
• Administer and regular review the Project emergency preparedness and response plan, including procedures and documents such as the emergency telephone list.

• Basic SHEQ activities such as administration, instructions, and supervision/control of SHEQ-related tasks are organized.
• Obtaining results through an understanding of the added value of our SHEQ values and rules: a safe working environment.
• Setting a good example by serving as a professional SHEQ representative for clients and stakeholders.
• Increasing SHEQ knowledge and awareness by promoting, providing feedback, and advising.
• All deviations from SHEQ policies must be reported to the SHEQ Manager and Project Leader.
• SHEQ data administration.
• Contributing to the enhancement of SHEQ policies.
• Contributing to the execution of the emergency response procedure in the event of an emergency.
• Being an ambassador for the SHEQ programs, motivated by intrinsic values.
• In collaboration with the OSH committee, oversee the overall management of the OSH program.
• Monitor and inspect any health or safety aspect of the operation being carried out with the participation of supervisors and workers on a regular basis.
• Assist government inspectors in conducting safety and health inspections at any time when work is being performed or an accident investigation is being conducted by providing necessary information and OSH reports as required by OSH standards.
• When necessary, issue a Work Stoppage Order (WSO) in accordance with the requirements and procedures outlined in the OSH standards.

• Manage, direct, and administer compliance with the company's safety program and Project.
• Plan prevention efforts to ensure that company and project safety objectives are met. This includes the authority and ability to modify and/or change work procedures as needed to ensure the safety of affected employees and the general public.
• Develop a strategic vision for creating safe work environments for affected employees and the general public. This includes, but is not limited to, performing initial work area assessments as well as developing and facilitating appropriate training programs.
• Visit Division job sites on a regularly scheduled basis to:

a) Coach SSHO in IIF “transformational safety” strategy and skills

b) Continuously build relationships with Division crews

c) Gather information about safety performance, including customers and sub-contractors, from a division perspective

d) Support SSHO communication of Division and Great Lakes-wide safety, health, and environmental trends and issues

e) Drop by previously-scheduled meetings of all kinds to reinforce Great Lakes’ continuous safety commitment

• Supervise, develop, and manage other site safety & health officers (SSHO) under their area of responsibility to ensure the effective administration of the project/company incident prevention efforts.
• Develop, organize, and implement safety related programs that meet or exceed company safety standards. This includes the ability to make independent judgments concerning the general safety of our work.
• Initiate, perform and document jobsite inspections and audits with special emphasis on hazard recognition, unsafe behaviors, and correction of potential third party, asset loss and employee injuries. This necessitates the ability to think independently, communicate thoroughly and facilitate the implementation of corrections/behaviors.
• Consult to Project Management Teams in the development and facilitation of Incident Injury Free (IIF) Project Launch meetings. Steward continuous improvement in Division IIF Launch Meeting strategy.
• Initiate, coordinate and conduct safety meetings and training programs to ensure the effective communication of company policy and safety standards.
• Coordinate and participate in regulatory agency inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Support Division personnel in effective close out of remedial measures recommended from safety inspections, audits, End-of-Shift/Week Questionnaires, and Multiple Cause Incident Analysis, elevating systemic issues to Director of Safety and Risk Management, as appropriate.
• Coordinate and control the development and review of job safety analysis for each major phase of our work to ensure its safe completion. This includes assessing the need for and facilitating the training for each JSA as may be required.
• Create a weekly safety summary which accounts for Division Safety Department activity and captures Division safety performance data and results. Participate in a weekly Safety Department Conference Call, communicating summary information and strategizing with safety colleagues.
• Conduct annual internal safety audits of Great Lakes work sites, ensuring compliance with company Safety Management System (SMS) and regulatory requirements and communicating results back to the ISM Program Manager.
• Coordinate Emergency Spill Response at the Division level.

• Implement the project site S.H.E. requirements put forth in Company’s Safety Management Program.
• Guide and support the Site Management Team and Dredge and Reclamation Crews in all aspects the company’s Incident & Injury Free Safety initiative.
• 100% familiar with the requirements of the contract specifications and ensure compliance with all safety, health, and environmental issues.
• Make daily visits to the dredge, attendant plant and shore-based operations to observe and guide personnel in safe work practices and methods. Walk around inspections should be made with the Site Manager and or Captain / Supervisor whenever possible. Assist Supervisors with the ordering of safety supplies and equipment which result from your inspection of the worksite.
• Participate in project progress meetings and stay abreast of task scheduling to ensure that potential workplace hazards are discussed, and safe work practices planned.
• Assist and guide the Site Manager and Dredge supervisors in preparation and execution of the Weekly Toolbox Safety Meetings. Submit toolbox meeting reports to the Risk Management Department in Oak Brook.
• Prepare a weekly safety report summarizing your daily activities, training and near miss and incident summary. This is to be submitted to the Site Manager along with an input from End of Shift Tracking Logs. This information will be used by the Contract Manager to prepare the Weekly Project Report.
• Assist Site Management in conducting new hire safety orientations, familiarization walk-a-rounds and implementation of the ‘Green Hat’ training program.
• If an incident occurs, coordinate the required medical care, and accompany the individual to the designated project medical facility. Ensure all required reports relating the incident are properly completed by the appropriate field supervisor and assist them as necessary.
• Guide Site Management in preparation of the Incident investigation and Tap Root analysis as required.
• Review safety deficiencies/observations with the Site Manager, Dredge Captain, Chief Engineer, or their appropriate supervisor, prior to recording them in the SAFENET reporting system.
• Conduct up to a one-hour safety stand down whenever an OSHA Recordable Lost time injury occurs and take appropriate remedial measures to prevent recurrence of the accident.
• Accompany the customer’s representative on any scheduled site safety visits to plant and various site areas.
• Participate in pre-shift meetings and guide the crews in preparation of JSA’s. Make recommendations for improvements to procedures in the Company’s Safety Management System.
• Maintain a Job Safety Log (binder) for each project you are assigned to. The Log should contain copies of the following reports:

a) Land based and vessel inspection reports.

b) Emergency notification phone list

c) Emergency procedures

d) Daily safety activity reports

e) Copies of Weekly Toolbox Training attendance sheets

f) Copies of Safety Orientation forms including Familiarization Checklists

g) Copies of Confined Space Entry and Hot Work Permits

h) Master safety deficiency list

i) Any other safety, health or environmental reports and correspondence.

j) Liaise with the Division Safety, Health & Environmental Manager, as necessary, to address project safety, health, and environmental compliance issues.