The Construction Safety Professional reports directly to the Safety Director. The Safety Professional ensures all workers on the construction sites are working in a safe environment and following safety guidelines, procedures and policies. Collaborates with Contractors, Clients, management, electricians and safety personnel to eliminate potential hazards and find ways to reduce or eliminate hazardous threats from the project sites. Coordinates and documents safety efforts and objectives and coordinates safety training programs. Monitors safety regulations and provides support to ensure compliance with federal and state safety and health regulations.
Essential Functions
- Conducting and documenting routine audits of construction job sites. Walking with foreman, lead employees, and site safety officers. Interacts with employees regarding safety related matters
- Training and qualifying employees on safe work practices and specialized construction equipment, including but not limited to NFPA 70E, Arial Work Platforms, forklifts, earth moving equipment, confined spaces, fall protection, and scaffolding.
- Assessment of task planning sessions, safety meetings, and special safety events in the field. Attending Daily Pre-Task Planning sessions, Safety Meetings, and special safety events in the field. Assessing the effectiveness of planning and training and providing advice and constructive criticism when needed. Communicating with employees of all classifications to understand how safety training is retained and viewed by personnel.
- Communicating with foremen, project managers, and company leadership about specific safety procedures and job site needs. Ensuring general foremen and field leaders understand their roles in maintaining a safe workplace. Developing a working relationship with foremen to ensure they understand how to utilize the safety department to its potential. Communicating potential safety and security risks to foremen to ensure hazards are properly mitigated and employees are educated. Working with project managers to ensure a continuous top-down approach to safety by communicating job site needs such as education, equipment, and materials.
- Work assessment and job hazard analysis where professional safety expertise is needed. Responding to specific needs in the field when complicated scenarios arise. Determining the safest and most practical approach to accomplishing special tasks. Communicating needs to foremen, project managers, and the safety department to achieve goals.
- Conducting joint operations and networking with leaders and safety professionals for general contractors and other subcontractors. Developing relationships with safety professionals and superintendents on job sites to ensure open lines of communication. Serving on site safety committees. Attending site-wide safety walks and other safety events as needed.
- Incident investigations and root-cause analysis. Responding appropriately to incidents if they occur, including providing expertise, first aid/CPR, and conducting investigations. Determining the specific factors and events leading up to the incident and the parties involved. Determining needs for education, process changes, etc. to prevent future similar incidents.
- Nurse case management - Ensuring injured employees receive timely and appropriate medical treatment when necessary and providing appropriate treatment advice as needed.
- Inspecting, maintaining, and providing specialized safety equipment to field personnel
- Serving on company safety committee.
Competencies
- Collaboration Skills.
- Communication Proficiency.
- Customer/Client Focus.
- Decision Making.
- Organizational Skills.
- Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.
- Problem Solving/Analysis.
- Teamwork Orientation.
- Technical Capacity.
Required Education and Experience
1. B.S. in a Safety Field with 6 Years of Experience
2. OSHA 500 within the past 3 years and 10 years of experience
3. CHST with 8 years of experience
4. CSP with 4 years of experience
5. Knowledge of OSHA, Federal and State Safety Laws.
6. CPR/First Aid/AED
Preferred Education and Experience
- Knowledge of OSHA, Federal and State Safety Laws.
- Commercial Electrical Experience is Highly Preferred.
- M.S. or M.P.H. or M.B.A. or M.A. in Safety or Risk Management Field
- ASP/CSP/ CHST
- CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor
- OSHA 510/500
Our company is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.00 - $57.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
Experience:
- Safety Field or BS is Safety Field: 6 years (Required)
- Commercial construction: 6 years (Preferred)
- Electrical Safety: 5 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CHST (Preferred)
- Certified Safety Professional (Preferred)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Ashburn, VA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
