Safety Specialist 1

Description

• 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.
• Attends project pre-planning, progress and other relevant project-related meetings to discuss safety-related matters.
• 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.
• Conducts project-specific new hire orientation and oversees drug and alcohol policy compliance.
• Monitors the implementation of prime contractor and/or subcontractors’ safety programs.
• Coordinates and implements the field safety program for routine construction projects.
• 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.
• Monitors site safety incentive program.
• 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

• Ability to build relationships with team members that transcend a project.
• 0-2 years construction or related experience (Required).
• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Proficiency in required construction technology.
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures.
• Bachelor’s degree in a safety and health-related field (Preferred).
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Communications skills, verbal and written.
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• Knowledge of and ability to enforce all federal, state, local and company safety regulations.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance