Duties:

• The basic responsibility for employee health and safety rests with the individual. It is a condition of employment for all employees to conduct their work in a safe and healthful manner.

• Works in accordance with good safety practices as directed by federal, state and local laws, codes and standards, as well as any instructions pertaining to a specific operation/job.

• Accepts responsibility for their own safety and reports all unsafe conditions or acts to their immediate supervisor.

• Reports all incidents or injuries immediately upon occurrence to their supervisor.

• Refrains from any unsafe acts that may endanger themselves or others.

• Wears appropriate attire and footwear for the work environment to be encountered.

• Utilizes personal protective equipment as required and maintains it in a serviceable condition.

• Manages all aspects of safety and health on construction sites.

• Inspects and evaluates project sites, equipment and processes in working areas to ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations.

• Plan, control and coordinate all work to eliminate hazards, minimize risks, and aggressively manage losses involving injuries or property damage.

• Works directly with project managers and the management team to develop and implement an effective safety plan.

• Facilitates or participates in incident investigations and near miss reporting.

• Implements all drug testing procedures for pre-hire, reasonable cause, random and post incident.

• Assists with orienting new hires and walking them on to job sites following the completion of orientation.

• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements:

• Degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Criminal Justice, or Construction Management required.
• No less than 3 to 5 years of experience in heavy construction, rail and Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP) projects managing safety or a related field.
• OSHA 500 required.
• Demonstrated ability to provide a high level of safety leadership to both management and craft workers.
• Knowledge and experience in the following: Federal, State and local regulations in Safety and Industrial Hygiene
• Hazard recognition and analysis
• OSHA, NFPA, NEC, ANSI
• Current training in First Aid, CPR and AE
• Demonstrated ability to take complex information and communicate it in either written or verbal format.
• Motivated to learn and develop additional skills
• Certified Safety Professional and/or Construction Health and Safety Technician preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location