SUMMARY

This position will be responsible for the administration and management of the company's Safety programs in accordance with federal and local laws and regulations; serves to prevent, minimize, and correct accident and injuries, as well as addressing safety problems as they affect the corporation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field and industry related professional certifications such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CHST (Certified Health & Safety Technician), or CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist) are strongly preferred
• 5 years of safety working experience in the Heavy Construction
• Thorough knowledge of applicable government regulations, safety compliance and industrial hygiene
• Business acumen, strong analytical skills, and strategic thinking abilities
• Understanding of organizational behavior, communication skills, the ability to influence, ability to work on a team, and the ability to influence positively
• Electrical safety working knowledge
• Self-starter
• OSHA Outreach Trainer for the Construction Industry, CHST, and/or Certified Safety Professional certification
• Self-motivated, team focused professional
• ISO 45001 & 14001 knowledge

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, implement, and supervise all project safety, accident, and fire prevention programs for a major bridge replacement
• Direct the work of other Safety Managers and personnel
• Analyze need and determine specifications for protective safety equipment, materials, and gear
• Direct surveillance, inspect, and control hazardous working conditions or unsafe employee activities
• Insure all required records and reports are complete, accurate, and submitted as per established procedures
• Maintain Safety and Health Program that meets or exceeds corporate minimum requirements
• Create, communicate, enforce and identify opportunities for improvements in Project Safety Program
• Coordinate, schedule, and facilitate all Subcontractors Pre-Construction Safety Planning Meetings acting as a resource for field operations with compliance on Federal (OSHA) and state as well as local safety and health regulations
• Maintain all administrative tasks related to project specific safety documentation/filing system, etc., including OSHA record keeping, management reports, etc.
• Review and approve all Subcontractors Site Specific Safety Programs and Job Hazard Analysis prior to Subcontractor mobilization
• Conduct regular site evaluations, follow up and tracking of corrections to deficiencies
• Attend superintendent meetings and monitor Tool Box Talks/Discussions to assure documentation and quality
• Perform root cause and accident investigation techniques in the event of a job site accident – including collection of safety and health standard incident reporting forms and documentation working closely with local and Risk Management
• Enforce documentation on the proper training of employees as related to their scope of work
• Ability to conduct in-house training on various health and safety related topics
• Assist with OSHA inspections, compliance reviews, insurance provider reviews/audits, and other federal, state, or local agency reviews/inquiries
• Work with senior management, line management and project teams to ensure organizations SH&E compliance
• Implement SH&E programs, conduct training
• Risk/Claims Management

Licenses & Certifications

• Const Health&Safety Tech

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)