Construction Safety Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Our client is a top ENR General Contractor and is seeking a skilled Traveling Safety Specialist for Federal projects to join their growing team. Ideal candidate will have 3+ years of construction safety experience with a general contractor or military, public service. Candidate will conduct routine and follow-up safety and hazard inspections. Inspect company fire, safety, and environmental equipment and facilities for service ability and compliance with established regulations, policies, and standards. Experience in OSHA 500, OSHA 30 HR, CHST, 3EM-385 required. Travel required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects in various stages of construction, along with database development & maintenance for accident reporting & trend analysis.
• Conduct regular walk-through inspections of construction areas.
• Physically demonstrate the proper use of safety equipment to field teams.
• Identify, document and recommend resolution of hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions; follow through to ensure corrections have been made.
• Review and/or revise safety specifications and procedures in conformance with departmental policy and OSHA regulations.
• Investigate personal injury and property damage accidents.
• Analyze accident and incident reports for trends and make recommendations for correcting unsafe conditions and actions. Investigate accidents to minimize recurrence and prepare accident reports.
• Compile data, photographs, etc.; prepare all pertinent forms and reports per program procedures and federal, state, local regulations associated with accidents.
• Assist in conducting employee/craft and insurance inspectors on walk through tours. May accompany federal, state and insurance inspectors on walk through tours.
• Assist in issuing various entry permits (i.e. to confined spaces) as required.
• Conduct routine and follow-up safety and hazard inspections of company facilities.
• Conduct various air sampling, such as gas, 02, noise test to insure safe working conditions.
• Monitor and conduct routine and follow-up safety and hazard inspections. Inspect company fire, safety, and environmental equipment and facilities for serviceability and compliance with established regulations, policies, and standards.
• Assists, plans, & implements safety policies & procedures in compliance with local, state, & federal rules & regulations including Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) & Department of Transportation (DOT).
• Assists in the development, evaluation and upgrading of safety programs.
• Promote the company safety culture and safety awareness throughout the company, projects, or office.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record which, per Company’s vehicle policy, allows operation of a company vehicle.
• Exercise initiative or, as directed, perform additional duties to meet the needs of the organization.

Qualifications

• Ability to actively prioritize, lead, collaborate with, and function well within a team-oriented environment across multiple projects.
• Exhibit the ability to think strategically as it relates to business goals.
• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn company software quickly.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to understand and implement best practice standards.
• Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources.
• Ability to quickly and effectively solve complex problems.
• Ability to deliver quality through attention to detail.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude.
• Ability to adapt to change and stress in the work environment and manage competing demands while maintaining high performance levels.
• Ability to be proactive and resourceful.
• Ability to follow-up on inquiries in a timely manner.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, or equivalent work-related experience.
• Depending on specific project, may require the following certifications: OSHA 500, OSHA 30 Hr, CHST, EM-385

We care about the success of each member of out team! We strive for long lasting partnerships where you can grow and expand your career.

Company Description

We care about the success of each member of out team! We strive for long lasting partnerships where you can grow and expand your career.