Safety Specialist 2 - Ft. Wayne, IN

Overview

Provide field safety support, training, audits, and compliance for construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• safety training
• regulatory updates
• safety audits
• incident investigation
• safety meetings
• emergency planning

Tasks

-Provide training and education to Company personnel regarding safety and health requirements. -Provide updated information to team members regarding updates to company or regulatory requirement changes. -Coordinate project safety programs with subcontractors, vendors and third-party personnel to ensure adherence to Company safety policies and procedures. -Assist in developing and implementing strategies for reducing and eliminating injuries, illness and other incidents in a manner that effectively ensures the attainment of business unit targets and objectives. -Serve as a point of contact for any federal, state or municipal safety or risk management authority and/or personnel, including but not limited to OSHA, when the Company Safety Manager is not available. -Independently initiate, perform and document safety and health audits, evaluations, inspections and/or behavioral observations throughout the Company’s operations and communicate and facilitate the implementation of corrective and preventative actions. -Develop and issue regular safety and health correspondence. -Initiate, coordinate and lead safety meetings and training programs to ensure the effective communication of company policy and procedures. -Assist in the investigation of injury, illness and general liability incidents. -Support pre-job safety planning meetings to plan for potential hazards and problems prior to start of job, and develop emergency response plans for projects. Develop work safety and health plans on time in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• bachelor degree
• osha trainer
• first aid
• construction safety
• valid driver
• communication

What You Bring

-Bachelor degree in Safety and Health or equivalent combinations of technical training and experience. -Ability to positively interact and influence front line supervisors and field personnel to create a safe work environment. -OSHA 30-Hour and 10-Hour Trainer certification preferred. -Ability to work in high production environment (50+ hours/week, including nights and weekends) and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines. -Self-identify team members that need assistance, training, or support meeting the Company safety and health requirements. -Knowledge of OSHA, DOT and EPA regulations as well as other state/federal safety regulations and company safety policies/procedures. -Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate and interface effectively with company and private client representatives. -Ability to make independent judgments to manage and facilitate company programs/policies as they relate to the safety of our work. -CPR/First Aid/AED certification preferred. -Ability to think independently, communicate thoroughly and influence the implementation of the appropriate corrective and preventative actions. -Targeting 3-6+ years of experience with safety and health in the construction industry is preferred, with experience in the aforementioned project types a strong plus. -Must have valid driver's license, good driving record required. -Excellent organization skills and the ability to independently prioritize.

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