Safety Engineer

OverviewWho is OHLA USA?We are a company who believes in building a better, safer, more sustainable world for generations to come. We are committed to making a difference within our communities, who depend on the safety and reliability of the structures we build and is possible with our main asset, our people!OHLA USA brings together the construction industry's most diverse talent who thrive in a collaborative work environment and appreciate challenges and opportunities.We currently have an opportunity for a Safety Engineer in the Greater Chicago Area. The Safety Engineer assists with the development and implementation of the site safety programs and collaborates with project staff to promote a safe and compliant work environment.ResponsibilitiesAssist in the development of the project site safety programEstablish and conduct jobsite orientation for every new employee for the project and administer and record their participation in the orientation program and issue identification to those employees completing the orientation programAttend all initial meetings with the Project Staff and Subcontractor representatives to clearly define their role within the confines of the Project Safety ProgramEstablish and conduct regular (weekly) safety meetings with project staff. Ensure and maintain a log of each toolbox safety meetings held with their employeesReview each Subcontractors Safety Program and ensure that it meets or exceeds the project Safety Program requirementsConduct regular (daily) jobsite and work area inspectionsConduct formal weekly jobsite inspections and complete the safety checklist noting safety violations and corrective actionsRecord, notify and prepare written report of any violations or unsafe practices to direct hire employees or Subcontractors for immediate correction actionsStop at once any violation or unsafe practiceAssist Project Superintendent in establishing and implementing safety procedures including evacuation and fire control proceduresInvestigate all incidents and generate proper reportsEstablish and maintain all required job safety recordsConduct a monthly overview safety meetingAssist the Claims Manager in the management of claimsAttend Project Staff Meetings to brief the staff on safety issues on the project and coming from the company and to keep informed of the progress of the jobQualificationsBachelor's degree is highly preferableA minimum of 5 years experience in heavy civil constructionWorking knowledge of safety/environmental principles and techniquesCapable of identifying known/potential exposures and recommending corrective actionsComputer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office suite programsStrong management, leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing10-hour and 30-hour OSHA certificates are preferredIDOT/TOLLWAY experience strongly preferredCHST or CSP designation is highly desirableAdditional Benefits offered by OHLA USA:Medical, Dental, & Vision InsuranceShort- and Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance401(k) retirement plan with employer matchingTuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employmentPersonal Time Off Program (PTO)Engaging work environmentAnd much more!!To learn more about OHLA USA, visit our website OHLA ADA Message: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will require the ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; Employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud noise.OHLA EEO Message: OHLA USA and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. VEVRAA Federal ContractorOHLA USA and its subsidiaries (“OHLA”) shall not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to OHLA or an employee of OHLA, by mail, electronically, or otherwise will be considered OHLA property. OHLA will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. OHLA will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred to by the Agency free of any charges or fees. OHLA Human Resources is the only authorized representative of OHLA to execute any agreements with search firms or staffing agencies. As a condition for payment, a Vendor shall have OHLA USA Inc.’s Personnel Agreement and a Job Order signed by an authorized OHLA HR representative. Verbal or written communications from any employee of OHLA and its subsidiaries shall not be considered binding obligations. All resumes, whether unsolicited or solicited, shall be the property of OHLA.Minimum SalaryUSD $85,000.00/Yr. Maximum SalaryUSD $105,000.00/Yr.