Senior Safety Engineer

Senior Safety Engineer

Consistently recognized as a best workplace, and for our commitment to safety, sustainability, and community partnerships, BNBuilders hires the very best in the construction industry and strives to create an environment that encourages innovation, responsibility, and client satisfaction. If you are looking to be a part of an open, supportive team and receive exciting challenges that promote personal and professional growth, look no further than BNBuilders!

The Senior Safety Engineer is responsible for managing, maintaining, and implementing the company's health, safety and environmental program. This position requires frequent interaction with all staff members and subcontractors to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Periodically back-fills for Safety Managers.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $145,000 annually (companywide)

Benefits include group medical, vision, and dental insurance, company-paid short and long-term disability plans, group life insurance, untracked/unmeasured vacation, sick leave, 9 paid holidays each year, paid parental leave, annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) savings plan, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), vehicle/vehicle allowance, fuel card, and toll pass.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform weekly safety audits to identify hazards and program deficiencies and assist with correction for each active project.
• Assist and participate in the planning and execution of preparatory meetings, as needed.
• Participate in the reviewing of project Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), as needed.
• Assist the project team with initial safety start-up, including review and input to project specific safety issues, i.e. hazardous materials, signage, safety supplies, etc.
• Participate in the planning and execution of daily jobsite inspection programs as needed.
• Participate in the planning and execution of weekly All-hands safety meetings, as needed.
• Participate in the planning and execution of pre-task planning meetings, as needed.
• Attend project weekly staff and subcontractor Foreman meetings.
• Manage multiple project sites health, safety and environmental programs simultaneously.
• Conduct safety-related training and orientations to BNBuilders field personnel and subcontractors as prescribed.
• Periodically assist the Safety Director/ Regional Safety Manager with development and implementation of new or revised safety related standards and policies and procedures.
• Maintain a working knowledge of regulatory standards as they apply to worker health, safety and environmental in the construction industry.
• Maintain computer skills consistent with the functions of the position.
• Respond to and investigate jobsite accidents and injuries to include all COVID-19 related cases. Assists project teams and Safety Engineers with documentation and follow-up reporting.
• Assist in preparing health, safety and environmental training presentations.
• Respond to and assist the project team with regulatory site visits.
• Any other duties as deemed necessary.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in Safety Management, Engineering or Construction Management, Industrial Hygiene and/or a minimum of 2 years of progressive construction safety experience.
• Must have Fed OSHA Construction 30-Hour Certification or will have it within 30 days of hire.
• Must be able to demonstrate problem solving and teamwork skills.
• Have ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner.
• Demonstrate a knowledge base of OSHA, DOSH and NFPA standards.
• Show a proven track record of maintaining a comprehensive construction safety and health program with a proactive approach to safety management and accident prevention/reduction.
• Documented experience in conducting accident investigations/reporting and resolution coordination, performing job hazard and safety analysis, hazard communications and ensuring appropriate selection of abatement control measures.
• Knowledgeable of fall protection, hazardous energy controls, electrical safety, permit-required confined spaces, trenching, cranes and rigging, scaffolding, demolition safety processes.
• Ability to work different shifts in a variety of weather conditions.
• Must have good organizational, leadership and communication skills, be self-motivated and committed to the importance of a safety program.
• Must have the computer skills needed to maintain OSHA 300 logs, graph incident rates, and prepare PowerPoint training and safety meetings.
• Competent person training in the Focus Four, OSHA 500, Rigging, CHST Certification is a plus.
• Achieve and maintain the following certifications:
• EPA Asbestos Inspector/ Contractor Supervisor.
• Competent Person Training Trench/Excavation, Fall Protection, Scaffolds.
• HAZWOPER 29 CFR 1910.120 with annual refresher.
• 40-hour Industrial Hygiene Fundamentals course every five years.
• OSHA 500 training every four years.
• CPR/First Aid training as prescribed.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Capable of traversing over construction-type terrain when under development; moving through the construction site and the materials in place for use on the site; climbing ladders and temporary stairways; conducting visual inspections of quality of construction and materials being used in construction. Conduct jobsite walks to ensure successful project completion. Conduct jobsite walks to identify and eliminate safety hazards.

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.

BNB believes in collaboration, team-building, and a strong supervisor/employee relationship. To accomplish this, the duties of this role are not performed in a remote capacity, and we expect that all employees will complete work in an office/job site setting.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at the job site. The noise level in the work environment and job site can be loud.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At BNB, diversity, equity, and inclusion are the driving forces in which our culture is built. We recognize that our unique and vast differences bring a richness to our lives and work environment. This fosters stronger and more meaningful relationships within our company and the communities in which we serve. Our mission is to strive to provide an environment that is respectful, safe, fair, and inclusive, so that we can be stronger, wiser, and better together.

Note: BNBuilders retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of this position at any time.