Construction Health & Safety Specialist

Telecon is looking for an energetic and career minded individual to join our growing team in Phoenix, Arizona as a Construction Health & Safety Specialist. The Construction Health & Safety Specialist is responsible for assessing and ensuring that the Telecon Group and all subsidiaries are in compliance with all Health and Safety legislation to promote our SMART Values and our Safety culture in the workplace and on job sites. To accomplish this, you will use your expertise and work closely with the Health and Safety Team to align all policies and procedures, educate and train employees. The expected annual salary for this position is in the range of $85,000 - $95,000 based on the richness and diversity of the candidate’s experience, training, skills and internal equity. The position or associated salary could vary depending on the profile of the candidate. Responsibilities Conduct site inspections and audits to measure performance and compliance. Lead and/or facilitate incident/accident investigations, strong knowledge in root cause analysis and problem‑solving including elaboration and follow‑up of corrective and preventive actions and reports. Review, recommend changes and participate in workplace assessments to ensure that safe work practices are understood and applied to minimize hazardous exposures. Support and coach operations on hazard assessment, analyses and review the usage of new equipment or processes and make recommendations for improvements. Actively participate and coach on risk assessment, toolbox talk and weekly operations meeting. Assist in setting up Health and Safety committees with different Business units. Interpret and provide advice and guidance to all departments pertaining to OSHA CFR 1910 and 1926. Ensure that Telecon subcontractors are following current legislative and corporate safety policies. Participate in project kick‑off and promote safety. Identify training needs and support training initiatives by developing and delivering presentations as required. Support and be able to conduct site audits/inspections for offices and project sites. Interact with our client’s safety personnel to ensure the client’s health and safety requirements are understood and reporting obligations are met. Perform risk assessments and hazard analysis of specific work functions. Work directly with the Management team, Project Managers and Field Employees to facilitate their understanding of H&S initiatives. Review offices emergency measures, conduct training and annual drill practice. Review emergency measures efficiency and develop corrective measures. Monitor work case injuries, collaborate with consultant firm that monitors work case injuries, and managers to reduce lost time injury and proactively return workers in light duty. Review HSE performance with Business unit Managers and provide support on corrective action plan development. May perform other duties as required. Qualifications Minimum of five (5) years of related experience in Health and Safety with a focus in construction. Completed OSHA 10‑ and 30‑hour training. Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field would be a valued asset. Experience in the telecommunication industry considered a plus. Valid driver’s license with a good driving record. Valid First Aid/CPR and other Safety related training. Have an understanding of, and field experience with, workplace hazards, and the practical application of rules and procedures, workplace monitoring, etc. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of relevant Health and Safety Regulations. Excellent leadership skills with the ability to influence, coach and facilitate health and safety programs and policies. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to interact with all levels of the organization and business agility. Demonstrated organizational and time management skills. Experience with management system maintenance or development. Excellent problem solver with the ability to identify alternative and practical solutions. Strong team player, self‑motivated, proactive thinker, flexible and adaptable. Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Additional Information Ability to travel is required as the individual will be expected to travel to offices and project sites approximately 60 to 70% of the time. Benefits Group benefits and 401K program. Employee assistance program – confidential support for stress, sleep problems, or budgeting concerns. Employee perks including discounts from suppliers on various products and services such as insurance, wireless bundles, movie tickets, travel, software, books, and more. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities; we will be glad to provide accommodations upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr Telecon