Safety Educator (SSHO)

Barnard

The Role

Overview

Lead safety program implementation and enforcement on construction sites.

Key Responsibilities

  • incident tracking
  • safety plans
  • ppe coordination
  • accident investigation
  • site inspections
  • safety training

Tasks

-Track and provide insight into common issues, trends, problems, and opportunities to reduce losses and incident costs; maintain information and performance measurement systems to ensure that loss information is tracked and effectively communicated. -Prepare and review Safety Plans, Accident Prevention Plans and Job Hazard Analyses. -Coordinate the purchase, issuance, adequacy and use of safety equipment (PPE) for field crews. -Assist with accident investigation/reporting, as needed. -Coordinate drug screening requirements for construction projects. -Provide leadership for the implementation, enforcement and continuous improvement of Barnard safety policies and processes. -Distribute Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to field crews on routine basis. -Engage in site safety inspections; coordinate corrections with all contractors. -Communicate with our clients on a project basis with an emphasis on customer service. -Develop and coordinate safety forms/policies for use by field crews. -Enforce safe practices with a visible presence on jobsites. -Participate in pre-construction and regular contractor status meetings. -Develop, coordinate and/or present specific safety training for field employees.

Requirements

  • osha 1926
  • microsoft excel
  • 10 years
  • bachelor's
  • spanish
  • ssho

What You Bring

-Communicate and interact with field crews daily, with tact, courtesy and professionalism. -Ability to speak and understand Spanish. -Ability to understand and interpret written material, including technical information, rules, regulations, agency rules, and executive orders. -Must have the ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), such as respirator, and meet the physical demands of the position, such as walking, standing, lifting up to 40 pounds, climbing ladders and stairs, bending, squatting and crawling in tight spaces to safely access work. -Familiarity with OSHA 1926 Construction Industry Regulations. -Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. -Must be detail-oriented and an effective communicator. -Must have 10 years of Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) and at least 2 federal design build projects with total cost of at least $5 million. -Completion of 10-hour OSHA training. -A sound knowledge of relevant federal requirements for construction industry. -Bachelor’s degree in Safety Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety or related construction field. -Must be willing to travel and relocate. Project sites are located domestically and internationally, so relocation and/or travel are required.

Benefits

Barnard Construction Company, Inc., based in Bozeman, Montana, is a heavy-civil construction company with projects underway across North America. Barnard is ranked by Engineering News-Record , a leading construction industry periodical, as one of the nation’s Top 400 civil contractors. We specialize in dam construction and rehabilitation, tunneling, power transmission and distribution, inland marine, oil, gas, utility, and sewer and water pipeline projects. We offer competitive salaries, profit sharing, 401(k)s, a generous health plan, annual bonuses, and challenging career opportunities with a financially solid company. Barnard’s people are the reason for the success of the company. Our reputation attracts the highest quality personnel, people who are committed to producing projects that set a standard for excellence. At Barnard, we build the riskiest, most difficult, complex jobs we can find and we hire people who thrive on tough work and demanding opportunities.

The Company

About Barnard

-With a focus on complex, large-scale projects, they have earned a reputation for tackling the toughest challenges. -They specialize in water infrastructure, transportation, energy, and marine projects across the U.S. -Known for their expertise in managing projects that require specialized knowledge and innovative solutions. -Barnard has built a diverse portfolio, including energy plants, dams, tunnels, and complex transportation systems. -Their success stems from a combination of strong project management, technical expertise, and a commitment to quality. -Barnard's ability to deliver projects on time and within budget makes them a trusted partner in the industry.

Sector Specialisms

Heavy Civil

Dams

Reservoirs

Water Transmission

Power Transmission

Marine

Water and Sewer Pipeline

Environmental

Hydroelectric Power

Tunnels and Shafts

Oil and Gas Pipelines

Utilities

Excavation

Concrete Placement

Pipeline Installation

Roller-Compacted Concrete

Conventional Concrete

In-Water Construction