Baton Rouge - Site Safety Manager Construction Site

At Aquatech, we tackle the challenges of water scarcity and complexity by leveraging technology, expertise, and financing to deliver comprehensive solutions that reduce carbon and recycled-water footprints. As a leading global provider of water and process technology solutions, we help the world's most recognized companies achieve their sustainability and operational goals by implementing innovative approachestor water reuse, desalination, minimal and zero-liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery. Our work catalyzes the transition toward a more sustainable future and showcases our commitment to addressing water's role in climate adaptation. Learn more at www.aquatech.com

Aquatech has an immediate need for a full-time Site Safety Manager to work in our Baton Rouge, LA, Site location and our Houston, TX office location. The Site Safety Manager will perform the duties described in the job description below and will be considered an Exempt employee.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, have attention to detail, problem solver, be technically knowledgeable, and be team-oriented.

Minimum Qualifications / Requirements:

• 7+ years of progressive EHS experience in construction or heavy industrial environments.
• 3+ years in a site-level EHS leadership role with direct supervisory responsibility.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA 1926 standards and high-hazard construction activities.
• Experience working with subcontractor-driven construction environments.
• Professional certifications such as CHST, ASP, CSP preferred.
• OSHA 30-hour certification, OSHA 500/510 preferred.
• First Aid/CPR certification preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

Job Description:

Strategic Leadership & Authority

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the project-specific EHS strategy aligned with corporate standards and client requirements.
• Serve as the primary EHS authority on site.
• Act as a core member of the project leadership team, advising on risk exposure, high-hazard operations, and critical path activities.
• Lead risk forecasting and mitigation planning for major construction phases and high-risk work scopes.

Regulatory & Environmental Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations.
• Serve as the primary site contact for regulatory inspections and audits.
• Oversee OSHA recordkeeping (including OSHA 300 logs), reporting requirements, and documentation management.
• Manage environmental compliance programs, including spill prevention, waste management, stormwater controls, and applicable permit requirements.

Operational Oversight & Performance Management

• Provide day-to-day leadership, direction, and performance oversight of the site EHS team.
• Ensure subcontractor safety programs meet project and corporate requirementsbeforeo and during execution.
• Drive leading and lagging indicator performance, including inspection quality, observation programs, corrective action closure, and incident rates.
• Conduct trend analysis and proactively address risk patterns.

Incident Management & Risk Control

• Lead investigations into incidents, near misses, and significant safety events; determine root causes and enforce corrective actions.
• Ensure timely and effective closure of corrective actions and verification of control effectiveness.
• Oversee high-risk work authorization processes, including confined space entry, LOTO, hot work, excavations, lifting operations, and energized work.

Training & Culture Development

• Lead site-wide safety meetings and engagement initiatives to promote a proactive safety culture.
• Oversee onboarding and ongoing EHS training for Aquatech personnel and subcontractors.
• Coach project leadership and supervision on safety leadership behaviors and accountability.

Skill Requirements:

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence and hold teams accountable.
• High-level decision-making capability in dynamic field environments.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface with corporate, client, and field personnel.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in trend analysis and performance reporting.
• Proficient with EHS software systems.

Benefits:

Aquatech offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, company-paid holidays, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Job Demands:

Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds. Capable of climbing ladders, entering confined spaces, and working at heights. Must wear appropriate PPE while on site.

The Site Safety Manager must have the ability to maintain focus in a dynamic and active construction environment. Work may involve exposure to varying weather conditions. Must be able to stand and/or walk on a construction site for up to 8 hours per day.