Safety Engineer
Job Description
Job Description Summary:
Coordinate, implement and monitor the corporate safety program at various project locations.
SUMMARY OF BENEFITS:
This role is eligible for the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), individual stock ownership, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, bereavement leave, employee assistance program, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, basic term life insurance and AD&D, business travel accident insurance, short and long term disability, financial wellness coaching, educational assistance, Care.com membership, ClassPass fitness membership, and DashPass delivery membership. Voluntary benefits include additional term life insurance, long term care insurance, critical illness and accidental injury insurance, pet insurance, legal plan, identity theft protection, and other voluntary benefit options.
Responsibilities
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
- Able to perform all duties of Safety Engineer
- Develop and provide training and education programs to Company personnel.
- Participate or help organize pre-job safety planning meetings to plan for potential hazards and problems prior to start of job.
- Conduct “Root Cause” analysis of job-related accidents or near miss events.
- Inspect jobsites to ensure Company Safety Program and OSHA compliance.
- Provide emergency response plans for projects
- Arrange for basic first aid training for jobsite personnel
- Investigate and analyze bodily injury and property damage accidents
- Coordinate project safety programs with subcontractors
- Compile and issue regular accident report summaries
- Communicate safety progress to management as necessary
- Provide updated information to employees regarding safety requirements update or changes
- Assist with weekly foremen’s and monthly superintendents’ safety meetings.
- Identify and handle project management personnel needing assistance, training, or discipline in meeting Corporate Safety guidelines and goals
- Complete other responsibilities as assigned
Job Requirements
Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:
- Strong organizational and management skills
- Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities
- Strong Presentation skills
- Trainer Certifications such as the OSHA 500 and Training Experience
- Ability to recognize training needs and develop training in safety
- Thorough knowledge of OSHA Construction Regulations
- Ability to evaluate construction work activities with respect to safety and loss control
- Ability to recognize and analyze Company trends with respect to Company accidents
- Computer skills, i.e. Word, Power Point, Excel, and Windows
- Valid Driver’s License
Additional or Preferred Qualifications
- BS in SE&H, or equivalent experience required
- Possess or working towards recognized credentials such as CHST, GSP, ASP, or acceptable work history, experience, and education.
