Senior Site Safety & Health Specialist - AZCO (Multiple Locations)

Description

• Report and present work stoppage issues to the project management team and collaborate with the team to develop practices to prevent future work stoppage situations.
• Manage Safety & Health programs in order to achieve and maintain the company goal of zero safety incidents.
• Compile memos relative to safety, including assisting Site Management with correspondence to heighten safety awareness, project safety and health goals and ensure a safe and productive work environment is a priority among all project personnel.
• Manage development and determination of project specific safety goals and objectives; work with Project Management Team to determine best means of implementation and provide feedback as to success and challenges to the Director of Safety.
• Manage permits and monitor hot work, confined space entries, lockout/tag out, and excavation.
• Investigate incidents; conduct and obtain witness statements, prepare appropriate reports; and implement Return to Work policy.
• Manage the Site Safety & Health program deliverables as defined by the Corporate Safety & Health Department of the Company while responding to questions and/or concerns related to site specific safety and health compliance issues in a timely manner.
• Manage pre-job activities such as development of site-specific safety and health program, new hire orientation and training, emergency action plan, setup of local emergency responders and medical facilities, and coordinate site visits and communicates changes as necessary.
• Review near miss, property damage, environmental incidents and accident investigation reports.
• Recommend countermeasures as appropriate.
• Responsible for the completion of daily field Safety & Health Report forms, maintain all required safety records in an audit ready state and submit all documentation as required to Corporate Safety & Health.
• Manage and resolve actions causing a work stoppage when circumstances could result in immediate danger to life and health on a project.
• Facilitate project meetings and present project Safety program progress, challenges, and objectives to Corporate Safety and project stakeholders.
• Lead, conduct, validate, and document training on Safety & Health subjects as applicable to the work being conducted.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff.
• Administer the Safety & Health programs on field construction projects to verify operations are executed as planned and conducted in a safe manner.
• Execute worker compensation plan under direction of Safety Director.
• Conduct regular health and safety performance reviews, assessments and complete documentation to verify that locations are in compliance with Corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Provide support to eliminate health and safety violations including monitoring subcontractors to ensure a safe working environment for all AZCO employees on site.
• Provide feedback on performance, strengths, and weaknesses.
• Follow up by documenting the items which require immediate correction and ensure that these items are corrected in a timely manner.
• Recommend solutions to Corporate Safety & Health regarding the Project Safety & Health Program challenges, objectives, and progress, ensuring high level of communication.
• Manage the on-site Safety & Health program directly with the client Safety & Health Department to ensure collaboration on any site safety & health issues, coordination of preventative measures, and building working relationships with project staff and each subcontractor safety representative to ensure proper compliance is maintained.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Present safety and health information to the Corporate Safety team to ensure that the project safety program is being implemented effectively and required safety compliance has been documented.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and general contractor onsite to plan tasks in a shared work area.
• Manage project Safety & Health walk-through assessments. Review all assessment findings with appropriate parties.
• Develop and communicate with supervisor on employees RTW (duties, restrictions, etc.) and monitor compliance closely.
• Delegate Assistant Site Safety & Health Specialists and Staff Site Safety & Health Specialists workload.
• Responsible for site safety office and field planning and executing contractual obligations.
• Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
• Manage compliance with applicable Local, State, and Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
• Consult with site personnel on Burns & McDonnell's Safety & Health issues and recommend best practices.
• Assess Safety & Health issues and opportunities at the project site, before the work begins and implement corrective action based on policies, guidelines and procedures for resolution.
• Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Plan for and oversee field activities and the development and approval of Activity Hazard Analysis with project management.
• Orientate and train employees on safety and health requirements to ensure understanding and compliance with regulations and company policy.
• Manage availability of and oversee appropriate use of safety equipment.
• Act as main liaison between customers and jobsite contacts, including subcontractor safety representatives, government agencies (MSHA, OSHA, etc.).

Requirements

• Experienced knowledge of Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Construction and General Industry Regulations, as well as America National Standards Institution (ANSI), National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH), Army Corps of Engineers (CoE), Engineers Manual 385-1 and National Electrical Code (NEC) Standards.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must be willing to work various schedules at the project site location.
• Familiarity with Zero Injury techniques of Construction Industry Institute required.
• OR High School Diploma/GED and 11 years construction safety, general industry safety, or construction management required.
• OR Associate's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or Construction Management, and 9 years construction safety, general industry safety, or construction management required.
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or Construction Management and 7 years construction safety, general industry safety, or construction management required.
• Understand project scope of work and identify potential hazards and works with Project Management to recommend corrective action to prevent accidents and illness.
• Ability to present and teach safety concepts and classes.
• OSHA 10-hour Construction Outreach Safety Training Course or OSHA 30-hour Construction Outreach Safety Training Course required.
• Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Board of Certified Safety Professionals within 1 year required.
• Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance