Safety Specialist

Our client is currently seeking a Safety Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY As a Safety Specialist reporting to the Safety Manager, your primary purpose is to act as the safety representative who is responsible for on-site safety, health and environmental project activities, administration, coordination and to provide a high-quality product on schedule, consistent with the customer's vision and project objectives. From project inception to final completion providing compliance assurance with clients, corp leadership and regulatory requirements regarding overall project safety measure are in place is essential to this position. This role requires outstanding interpersonal skills, client service attitude, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITY
• Perform daily inspections of the project and address all matters relating to safety, fire protection, public safety, and property/product damage prevention.
• Implement and enforce our and client policies such as fire watch, lockout/tagout, confined space, fall protection, etc. as directed by the Safety Director.
• Submit monthly work force and accident reports to the Safety Director.
• Provide compliance assurance with client(s) regulatory requirements regarding environmental health and safety.
• Maintain a collaborative partnership with client's EHS organization.
• Provide construction and project EHS oversight.
• Provide environmental recordkeeping, guidance, and compliance supervision.
• Provide for emergency response leadership as defined by clients.
• Conduct EHS training as required.
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures and EHS Management Systems assuring EHS compliance.
• Perform hazard assessments and evaluations; implement risk reduction/mitigation strategies as appropriate.
• Drive implementation of EHS initiatives regarding high-risk activities such as Confined Space Entry, Electrical Safety, LO/TO and Elevated Work.
• Support or lead incident investigations including root cause analysis, if required.
• Provide for EHS performance data.
• Assess and identify appropriate resources and equipment necessary to fully support EHS objectives.
• Support Safety Director on projects related to areas of responsibility.
• Attend Safety Committee meetings and others as required.
• Review and approve Job Hazard Analyses for defined critical tasks.
• Review/approve JSAs and Contractor HASPs
• Inspect vendor operations using prescribed protocols.
• Collaborate with vendor partners to assure they operate their businesses in compliance with Client(s) and requirements while on-site.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA)
• Success working with subcontractors/vendors supporting mutual safety objectives.
• Proven track record of success executing high hazard prevention programs; specifically: LO/TO, electrical safety, confined space entry and fall protection.
• A proven track record managing regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work in a campus setting and corporate style environment.
• Pharmaceutical or manufacturing experience (or similar) preferred.
• Proficient skills with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), Jonas Premier and Microsoft Project.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Preferred BS in Construction Management, or equivalent years of experience.
• 5-10 years of commercial construction experience.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Have a valid driver's license and properly maintained vehicle with the state minimum mandated levels of auto liability insurance.
• When driving on company business, a clean driving record, valid driver's license, properly maintained employee-owned vehicle with the state minimum mandated levels of auto liability insurance is required as a condition of employment.
• Must be a team player.

Working here includes:
• Salary range of $95K - $115K
• Paid time off to include vacation, flex (sick/personal) and your birthday!
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family dependents (base plan 100% paid)
• HSA, Dependent Care, and HRA programs
• 401K Savings/Retirement plan
• Life Insurance (1X of salary paid by ALLY)
• Short term disability insurance
• Employee referral program incentives
• Volunteer program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Great team environment with fun, caring, hardworking people