Qualified Safety Person

Job Description

Job Description

About the Job:
We are currently seeking a detail-oriented, dedicated, and experienced Qualified Safety Person for our growing company. The candidate must have extensive knowledge of workplace safety protocols and demonstrate a high degree of responsibility towards ensuring the safety and well-being of all employees and stakeholders on our worksite.

The candidate will be tasked with ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal health and safety regulations, including the New York City Department of Buildings (NYC DOB) standards. This role will require exceptional communication skills, analytical thinking, problem-solving capabilities, and a deep commitment to fostering a culture of safety within the company.

As a Qualified Safety Person, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment at our diverse project sites across New York City. You will act as a trusted advisor, ensuring that our organization remains in strict compliance with all safety standards, guidelines, and regulations. Your commitment to safety and extensive industry knowledge will contribute directly to the well-being of all site personnel, influencing our company's operations and success.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and manage health and safety protocols on site.
• Perform regular site inspections to ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations.
• Identify potential hazards and propose corrective actions.
• Provide safety training and education to employees.
• Maintain documentation related to health and safety regulations.
• Respond to and investigate safety incidents.
• Providing administrative and technical direction for all project safety and health programs, procedures, and policies.
• Supervising and developing safety personnel as needed.
• Providing direction and assistance to division, project, and department management personnel to ensure compliance with all safety, accident, and fire programs, procedures, and policies.
• Thoroughly investigating all safety and environmental incidents and preparing required reports. Recommending remedial action as needed.
• Representing the company in all safety-related meetings.
• Performing inspections and safety audits.
• Maintaining a daily site safety log and all other safety-related activities, including feedback from competent persons, safety deficiencies, and corrective actions were taken at each worksite.
• Completing hazard and job safety analysis to ensure proper use of machinery and equipment, personal protective equipment, and procedures.
• Conducting accident investigations to ascertain causes and develop preventive safety measures.
• Reviewing all safety documentation/reports for accuracy and completeness, and ensuring that all required documents are forwarded to federal/state/local agencies and the company insurance carrier as required by regulations.
• Maintaining company and project-related safety documentation.
• Acting as the company representative on issues relating to environmental protection concerns.

Qualifications & Experience:

• NYC DOB 40-Hour Site Safety Manager Course Certificate - Required.
• NYC DOB 62-Hour SST Card - Required.
• NYC DOB 32-Hour Supported Scaffold Supervisor - Required.
• 90 Days of Right-of-Way (ROW) Experience - Required.
• NYCT Track Trained - Required.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of health and safety laws and regulations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data and create reports.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to conduct safety training sessions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

We provide competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. We are an equal-opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting their resumes along with copies of the required NYC DOB certificates and details of Right-of-Way experience.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Thank you for your interest in our company. We look forward to reviewing your application.