Health & Safety Officer

Modern Machinery

Job Description

The Health and Safety Officer (HSO) performs primarily an implementation function for the project health and safety programs. This implementation function will be in accordance with Project Health and Safety (H&S) policies and procedures, site Health and Safety Plan, and its referenced documents including OSHA standards and client health and safety policies. Proven experience and judgment are expected.

This is a project-based position. Travel to the project site is required.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Implements the site-specific Health and Safety Plan (HASP) to include client's safety program and company policy and procedure.
Trains personnel including new hires, sub-contractors, vendors, and site visitors to the site HASP.
Takes a leadership role among other operations personnel as a mentor of safety culture.
Coordinates with Superintendents to ensure Job Hazard Analysis address site tasks and their hazards.
Maintains written documentation, such as a logbook or forms, sufficient to describe hazard monitoring, hazard control and attendance at training. This documentation shall meet quality standards intended for all project records including legibility, completeness, signatures/dates, and timely completion/submittal.
Coordinates with the safety supervisor and project manager to ensure that the individual's time and resources are available to meet the expectations for H&S functions as well as operations support.
Accepts guidance from senior H&S personnel in the technical execution of H&S related functions including calibration of equipment, field interpretation of direct-reading instrument results, identification of project hazards and their controls.
Assigns personal protective equipment (PPE) only by the written HASP, JSAs, and the Respiratory Protection Program.
Maintains an alert and focused field presence as an observer of operations.
Serves as safety and health competent person as defined by HAZWOPER standard.
Performs ongoing site safety inspections of activity areas.
Reports to the Safety Supervisor with regard to questions and issues regarding safety policy, its implementation, compliance strategies, provision of technical resources, provision for equipment vendor or technical information, incident investigations, and site document quality control.
Reviews and assists with preparation of JSAs and permits.
Communication with the client, regulators, and vendors will be only as directed by the safety supervisor and project manager.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent foundation of knowledge and experience in the construction operations and equipment typical of Envirocon project sites.
Possess writing skills necessary to document project activities.
Strong computer skills
Ability to effectively communicate with clients and subcontractors.
Understands and uses Envirocon's SOPs to increase efficiency, minimize risk and improve job performance.
Demonstrates persistence in performing job duties and demonstrates creativity in solving problems.
Possesses integrity & honesty toward company and clients.
Self-motivated and possesses desire to develop professionally and personally.
Health and Safety Technicians must be able to satisfy the DMV driving qualification of Envirocon and remain a qualified driver.
Capacity to mobilize to the project site at the direction and discretion of the Project Manager including assignments with travel status.

Skills Preferred but Not Required

CPR/First aid certified
OSHA 501 certified
Professional certifications such as the GSP, ASP, CSP, CHST, or CIH
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

Education and Experience

High School graduate plus specialized training in the area of Safety or a Baccalaureate Degree in a related discipline is preferred.
A minimum of three (3) years related experience is required.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.

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