Safety & Health Spec/Advisor - BESS - NC

Description

• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
• Performs drug and alcohol screens in accordance with company substance abuse policies, procedures. Conducts employee safety and health training. Conducts moderately detailed site safety and health inspections. Implements project security programs and procedures. Performs record keeping / filing functions. Conducts incident and injury/illness investigations. Writes detailed injury/illness reports. Completes all appropriate company safety and health program documents. May act as on site first aid provider. Communicates with company's worker's compensation manager. Acts in capacity of a "lead person". Does not have management responsibility for the people to whom they provide work direction.
• Directs Safety Intern and Safety and Health Specialist 1.
• Work around hazardous equipment.
• Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.

Requirements

• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
• Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.
• Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
• 2+ years in a construction environment preferred Preferred Competence: . Knowledge of safety and health standards and practices . Knowledge of company substance abuse policies and procedures . Knowledge of worker's compensation policies and procedures . Ability to perform first aid/medical functions . Communication skills . Word processing and spreadsheet computer software programs . Ability to write detailed reports
• Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions
• See and hear naturally or with correction.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, safety and health certification, Bachelor's Degree preferred
• May require work above 5 feet in height.
• Requires repetitive movement.
• Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.

Benefits

• Typical office environment.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance