Safety Specialist

The Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Representative is responsible for the implementation and administration of the corporate safety program at the job-site/area, trend analysis and all reporting activities. Ensure the behavior of the crew is in accordance with company safety culture. Understands the lagging and leading safety indicators and promotes a philosophy that achieves established goals. Identification of job site/area specific safety requirements, safety equipment, material procurement, training requirements and tracking of training.
Education and Experience:

• Previous construction safety experience or commensurate knowledge in Code of Federal Regulations (CFR 1926) required
• Current OSHA 500 Certification (Train the Trainer course) strongly preferred
• ECM385 preferred
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) or Certified Safety and Health Official (CSHO) preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Some background in Industrial Hygiene highly desirable

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to recognize and correct safety-related hazards and targeted safety trends
• Strong management, leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing
• Ability to interpret and apply OSHA standards
• Proficient in MS Windows/Office programs
• Ability to work long hours and travel
• Working knowledge of construction practices
• Ability to work as a team member

Physical Requirements/Travel:
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 frequently exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area travel may occur.
Company offers competitive pay and award-winning benefits for the employee and his/her dependents.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Work Location: In person