Regional H&S Manger at Earth Systems LLC – Bismarck, North Dakota

Position Overview

Earth Systems, an EnviroTrac LLC company, is seeking a Health & Safety (H&S) Specialist based in Bismarck, ND to support field operations across the Western Region, including North Dakota, South Dakota, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas.

This role provides hands-on field safety support, regional compliance oversight, incident response leadership, and Workers’ Compensation coordination. The H&S Specialist partners closely with Operations, Fleet, HR, and executive leadership to ensure safe, compliant, and audit-ready operations across multiple states.

This is a mid-level to senior field safety leadership role with regional responsibility and growth potential.

Key Responsibilities

Field & Operational Safety

• Conduct field audits, safety inspections, and compliance reviews across active remediation and construction sites.
• Travel regularly throughout assigned territory to support project operations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and state-specific regulations.
• Support Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and site-specific safety plans.
• Provide hands-on safety leadership during high-risk activities and mobilizations.
• Monitor and enforce field safety standards, PPE compliance, and safe work practices.

Driver Safety & DOT Coordination

• Coordinate with the Fleet Manager on driver compliance matters to ensure alignment between field safety operations and fleet regulatory requirements.
• Support accident investigations involving company vehicles and both DOT and non-DOT drivers.
• Lead post-accident response procedures for vehicle-related incidents, including required drug and alcohol testing in accordance with DOT and company standards.
• Ensure proper documentation and reporting of vehicle-related incidents.
• Partner with Fleet, Operations, and HR when drivers are restricted or removed from driving status.
• Track vehicle-related trends and recommend corrective safety measures.

Compliance & Contractor Qualification

• Implement, manage, and continuously improve Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) programs aligned with operational needs and regulatory requirements.
• Administer and maintain contractor compliance platforms including ISNetworld (ISN) and Veriforce.
• Maintain audit readiness and required documentation for client prequalification.
• Monitor environmental compliance obligations and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Prepare internal compliance reports and regulatory submissions as required.

Incident Response & Workers’ Compensation

• Partner with the Operations Manager to lead response efforts for employee accidents and injuries within assigned territory.
• Conduct on-site incident assessments and investigations.
• Perform root cause analysis and oversee corrective actions.
• Coordinate and facilitate required post-incident drug and alcohol testing with Operations and HR.
• Initiate and manage Workers’ Compensation claims from time of injury through Return-to-Work phase.
• Serve as liaison between injured employees, medical providers, insurance carriers, Operations, and HR.
• Monitor work restrictions and coordinate modified duty assignments.
• Track and trend incident data to identify and reduce risk exposure.

Training & Safety Administration

• Maintain and track all required safety certifications and training records across the region.
• Ensure employees maintain current OSHA, HAZWOPER, DOT (as applicable), and client-required certifications.
• Coordinate recurring and refresher training.
• Deliver safety training sessions and toolbox talks.
• Support new hire safety onboarding and regulatory training requirements.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of field safety experience in environmental consulting, remediation, construction, or oil & gas operations.
• Experience managing ISNetworld and/or Veriforce compliance systems.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and general DOT driver safety requirements.
• Experience handling workplace injuries and coordinating Workers’ Compensation claims.
• Ability to travel extensively throughout ND, SD, CO, NM, and TX.
• Strong documentation, investigation, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• OSHA 30
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER
• CHST, ASP, or related certification

Physical & Work Environment

• Frequent travel is required across assigned territory.
• Work performed in active field environments including outdoor conditions and industrial settings.
• Ability to walk uneven terrain, climb equipment, and lift up to 50 lbs.

About Earth Systems

Earth Systems is an environmental consulting and remediation firm supporting commercial, industrial, and energy-sector clients. We are committed to safety, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and environmental stewardship across all projects.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Earth Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Drug-Free Workplace

Earth Systems maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, background check, and motor vehicle record review consistent with position requirements.

ADA & Work Authorization

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions in accordance with applicable law.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Earth System does not sponsor employment visas for this position.

An EnviroTrac LLC Company
Affiliated Companies: Earth Systems LLC · Earth Systems Response & Restoration LLC · Bio-Tech Consulting LLC · Envirotactics LLC · Spangler Environmental LLC · EnviroTrac LLC