Safety Engineer

Safety Engineer Chicago, IL, US Job Duties and Responsibilities Supporting all safety efforts and promoting Company safety culture to all levels of coworkers and clients. Assisting project teams with coordinating activities to ensure they are pre-planned for safety through scope review and pre-construction meetings. Working with field operations teams to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Working with field operations to develop and update Safe Work Practices. Assisting in incident investigations and corrective actions. Conducting site hazard inspections of work operations and completing required reports and notifications. Providing administrative and technical direction and updates on the safety program. Assisting project management teams to ensure compliance with all safety policies. Conducting and participating in safety audits. Responsible for tracking and ordering safety supplies and materials as needed. Conducting training and assisting in the onboarding process. Attending pre-construction meetings, progress meetings and other required meetings. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Working knowledge of construction safety principles, techniques and methods. Practical knowledge of OSHA laws, regulations and policies. Ability to identify known potential exposures and recommend corrective action. Proficient computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office. Leadership and interpersonal skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to manage time and multi-task. Travel will be required for this position (50-70%). Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Construction Management or related field, plus 2-3 years of related experience preferred. -OR- any equivalent combination of education and experience which meets the required knowledge, skills and abilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr