Senior Safety Specialist

Description

• Conduct routine and follow-up safety and hazard inspections of company facilities.
• Assists, plans, & implements safety policies & procedures in compliance with local, state, & federal rules & regulations including Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) & Department of Transportation (DOT)
• Investigate personal injury and property damage accidents.
• Compile data, photographs, etc.; prepare all pertinent forms and reports per program procedures and federal, state, local regulations associated with accidents.
• Conduct regular walk-through inspections of construction areas.
• Assists in the development, evaluation and upgrading of safety programs.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record which, per Company’s vehicle policy, allows operation of a company vehicle.
• Promote the company safety culture and safety awareness throughout the company, projects, or office
• Monitor and conduct routine and follow-up safety and hazard inspections. Inspect company fire, safety, and environmental equipment and facilities for serviceability and compliance with established regulations, policies, and standards.
• Oversee projects in various stages of construction, along with database development & maintenance for accident reporting & trend analysis
• Conduct various air sampling, such as gas, 02, noise test to insure safe working conditions.
• Review and/or revise safety specifications and procedures in conformance with departmental policy and OSHA regulations.
• Analyze accident and incident reports for trends and make recommendations for correcting unsafe conditions and actions. Investigate accidents to minimize recurrence and prepare accident reports.
• Assist in conducting employee/craft and insurance inspectors on walk through tours. May accompany federal, state and insurance inspectors on walk through tours.
• Identify, document and recommend resolution of hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions; follow through to ensure corrections have been made.
• Assist in issuing various entry permits (i.e. to confined spaces) as required.

Requirements

• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally
• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
• Ability to actively prioritize, lead, collaborate with, and function well within a team-oriented environment across multiple projects
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to quickly and effectively solve complex problems
• Ability to deliver quality through attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects
• Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• This position may be required to use a ladder and work at tall heights (i.e. roof top access ladders, scissor-lift, scaffolding)
• Frequent activity: sitting, viewing, and typing on computer screen
• Normal office environment with periods of time spent on construction sites and occupied customer facilities
• Requires travel to job sites with periods of overnight travel
• 2 years or more of related work experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn company software quickly
• Ability to provide mentorship to less experienced team members
• Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedure manuals.
• Ability to adapt to change and stress in the work environment and manage competing demands while maintaining high performance levels
• Ability to follow-up on inquiries in a timely manner
• Exhibit the ability to think strategically as it relates to business goals
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Other work-related experience such as military, public service, on the job training programs, etc. may meet this requirement as determined by local management
• Ability to understand and implement best practice standards
• Occasional activity: standing, walking, bending, reaching above shoulder, climbing ladders
• Ability to be proactive and resourceful
• Ability to provide performance management feedback and complete evaluations
• Ability to build relationships with team members that transcend a project
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, or equivalent work-related experience.
• Depending on specific project, may require the following certifications: OSHA 500, OSHA 30 Hr, CHST, EM-385

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance