Safety Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Our client in Shippingport, PA is looking for a Safety Specialist to join their team for a data center project.

Job Duties:

- 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.
- Provide training and education to Company personnel regarding safety and health requirements.
- 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.
- Initiate, coordinate and lead safety meetings and training programs to ensure the effective communication of company policy and procedures.
- 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.
- Assist in the investigation of injury, illness and general liability incidents.
- Develop and issue regular safety and health correspondence.
- Provide updated information to team members regarding updates to company or regulatory requirement changes.
- Self-identify team members that need assistance, training, or support meeting the Company safety and health requirements.
- Coordinate project safety programs with subcontractors, vendors and third-party personnel to ensure adherence to Company safety policies and procedures.
- 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.

Job Requirements:

- Bachelor degree in Safety and Health or equivalent combinations of technical training and experience.
- 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.
- However, all experience levels will be considered with corresponding changes to the role (i.e. title, responsibilities/deliverables) to align with the career trajectory of the candidate.
- Must have valid driver's license, good driving record required.
- CPR/First Aid/AED certification preferred.
- OSHA 30-Hour and 10-Hour Trainer certification preferred.

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