Regional Safety Specialist for West Texas Region

Overview

Coordinate regional safety, health, and environmental programs and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• safety audits
• driver compliance
• training delivery
• radiation safety
• kpi analysis
• site inspections

Tasks

-Coordinate with Corporate safety team on incident corrective actions to ensure prompt and efficient completion by operations. -Coordinate the activities of Local Safety Coordinators. Lead monthly safety discussions, audit responsibilities, mentor, and coach. -Support IIF driving by monitoring, coaching, and reporting on regional driving practices and compliance. Ensure all drivers have valid driver’s licenses, support managers with GeoTab coaching, and ensure vehicles meet safety & inspection requirements. -Assist with the implementation of safety policies, initiatives, and strategies at the regional level to align with Terracon’s IIF culture, Strategic Plan, and Purpose, Vision, and Values. -Track, audit, and provide oversight for new hire safety training and employee onboarding experience. -Maintain a passion for IIF in collaborating with employee-owners to effectively deliver a consistently excellent IIF experience for our employee-owners. -Ensure radiation safety and compliance by auditing monthly radiation safety inspections and audits with local Radiation Safety Officers (RSOs). Assist Corporate RSO with license amendment processing by collecting and organizing required submittals. Partner and provide feedback for improvement to the designated local office RSO. Periodically perform inspections with the Local RSO to provide mentoring, training, and assess opportunities for improvement. -Visit project sites and laboratory operations to perform Safety Check Ins, Driver Safety Check Ins, provide training, and audit compliance with safety policies. -Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management. -Ensure facilities, equipment, and employees operate in a safe manner by auditing monthly office and lab safety inspections. Partner and provide feedback to the Lab and Operations Managers for continual safe work in Terracon facilities. Periodically perform inspections with the Local Safety Coordinator (LSC) to provide mentoring, training, and assess opportunities for improvement. -Identify and analyze safety related key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of safety strategies and make data driven decisions. Provide advice and coaching to the Director of Regional Operations on the use of leading and lagging indicators to improve safety performance. -Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects. -Model safety leadership and demonstrate IIF practices. -Proactively review and address near miss reports. When necessary, follow up and spearhead corrective actions. -Support regions by delivering safety training including monthly safety topics, nuclear gauge user, hands-on IIF driver, commercial driver compliance, processes & practices, equipment operations, and first aid & CPR. -Oversee regional commercial driver operations and DOT compliance including maintenance of valid driver’s license & medical cards, DOT vehicle inspections, eLog oversight, and supporting drivers with DOT roadside inspections.

Requirements

• bachelor's
• 4+ years
• osha
• driver's license
• first aid
• communication

What You Bring

-Ability and willingness for overnight travel. It is anticipated that each office in the region will be visited once every 6 months. Project sites requiring safety oversight may also be visited. -Effective communication skills including ability to coach, present and train. -Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels. -Exhibit confidence when having conversations and documenting accountability when necessary. -Basic knowledge of accident prevention, risk management and general working knowledge of OSHA construction safety regulations. -Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety or a related field. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 4 years’ experience in one of Terracon’s core services. -A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required. -Basic knowledge DOT (FMCSA) Commercial Driver requirements. -First Aid/CPR (American Red Cross or equivalent)

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About Terracon

-The company’s expertise spans a wide range of sectors, including industrial, infrastructure, energy, and residential, to name a few. -Engineers and scientists work on diverse projects from designing foundations for skyscrapers to providing environmental assessments for infrastructure developments. -They are involved in large-scale projects across the United States, helping to shape cities, improve infrastructure, and protect the environment. -Known for their innovation and commitment, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and deep technical expertise to solve complex challenges in construction and environmental sectors. -The firm’s multidisciplinary approach allows them to offer solutions that integrate geotechnical, environmental, and construction disciplines in a seamless manner.

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