Safety Specialist 2, Mission Critical (AFG)

Description

• Monitors site safety incentive program.
• Conducts project-specific new hire orientation and oversees drug and alcohol policy compliance.
• Supports field leadership in the implementation of the safety program specifics, such as meetings, committees and related activities well as chairing the project safety committee.
• Coordinates with injured employees and clinics to ensure that the worker attends treatment and is returned to work at some capacity in a timely manner. Compiles progress summary reports of injuries for supervisor.
• Provides guidance and training on basic and some intermediate safety-related topics for new or existing safety and project team personnel.
• Monitors the implementation of prime contractor and/or subcontractors’ safety programs.
• Assists safety leadership during insurance audits.
• Conducts regular walk-through inspections of construction sites to ensure compliance with laws and Company policies.
• Conducts safety audits on assigned projects by identifying, documenting and recommending abatement of hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions to internal and external clients.Utilizes internal safety management systems to document findings and to track abatement techniques and closure.
• Utilizes internal safety management systems and tools to perform trend analysis that identifies safety trends, including problem areas within the project or subcontractors, and provides recommended solutions to mitigate future occurrences.
• Attends project pre-planning, progress and other relevant project-related meetings to discuss safety-related matters.
• Assists in the investigation of project-related accidents. Confers with supervisor to determine root cause and discuss recommendations for changes in the work processes to eliminate recurrence.

Requirements

• Contributes a higher level of communication skills and plays a more active role in meetings.
• Capable of overseeing more complex projects, including one large or complex project and/or multiple projects.
• Communications skills, verbal and written.
• Proficiency in required construction technology.
• Utilizes a higher level of knowledge of equipment, laws and work processes, and applies that knowledge to project-specific safety recommendations.
• Knowledge of and ability to enforce all federal, state, local and company safety regulations.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.
• Proficiency in company safety software/programs, processes and tools (Intermediate).
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Possesses a higher level of safety knowledge that helps identify more complex safety issues and provide more complex abatements solutions.
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• 2+ years construction safety experience (Required).
• Bachelor’s degree in a safety and health-related field (Preferred).
• Ability to build relationships with team members that transcend a project.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance