W. L. French Excavating Corporation (WLF) is a leading construction and transportation company and a 2024 USA Today Top Workplace. We pride ourselves in our culture and our commitment to safety on the job. We are currently looking for an organized, energetic self-starter to join our Health & Safety Department. This position is ideal for a junior H&S professional with a strong aptitude for organization and communication, or a recent health and safety graduate eager to gain practical experience at one of the leading site subcontractors in the region. This position will be primarily office-based, with the possibility of weekly site visits and the potential for future growth in the field for the right person.
Who You Are:
- Technology proficient, able to quickly learn both off-the-shelf and home-grown systems
- Effective and professional communicator, both oral and written
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on teamwork
- Strong administrative and organization skills, able to prioritize in a rapidly changing environment
- Able to meet tight deadlines while maintaining high levels of accuracy
- Critical thinker who can recommend changes and improvements
What You’ll Do:
- New hire H&S orientation and onboarding (in partnership with HR)
- Manage and track various employee certifications and licenses, both at hire and ongoing
- Track and manage ongoing training utilizing in-house database and programs
- Manage subcontractor safety qualifications in support of contract and project administration
- Support/backup incident and insurance claims management
- Maintain internal H&S records and systems, including data entry and reporting
- Coordinate and administer safety meetings and training, maintain records and minutes
- Create and maintain project safety paperwork
- Occasional site visits for safety inspections, stand-downs, meetings
- Other tasks as assigned
Nice to Have:
- Administrative experience and exposure to H&S programs in construction and/or transportation
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in H&S
About Us:
- Best-in-Class, industry leader
- Contributor to high-profile, exciting construction projects in Massachusetts
- Family-based company culture with a paramount focus on employee well-being and safety
- Named a USA Today Top Workplace in 2024, received Cultural Excellence Awards for Employee Appreciation, Employee Well-Being, and Professional Development
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a team proud of the work that has been accomplished and passionate about future growth. W. L. French Excavating Corporation has state-of-the-art facilities opened in 2019 that reflect the caring and enthusiasm leadership has for the employees. Amenities include an onsite fitness center, outdoor patio seating, collaborative office space, a warm environment, and, most of all, great people!
W. L. French Excavating Corporation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Ability to Commute:
- North Billerica, MA 01862 (Required)
Work Location: In person
