Description:

Safety Specialist should have construction safety experience and a deep knowledge of OSHA regulations for the construction industry. The successful candidate will report to the Project Manager and will be responsible for ensuring that all construction contractors and subcontractors operate in compliance with our safety culture.

Responsibilities:

Acclimate and support construction contractors and subcontractors safety culture
Participate and assist in developing pre-job site safety planning and follow up on execution
Request and review contractor pre-task plans and JSA's. Provide feedback as necessary
Frequently communicate with key project shareholders and participate in weekly job safety meetings with construction site personnel and with project management team
Perform regular audits on all construction sites, construction trailers and provide constructive corrective action
Perform and oversee the investigation of job site accidents. Possess strong problem-solving skills to determine accident/incident root cause and follow up on corrective measures.
Communicate with contractors with injured worker(s) and share return to work strategy
Partner with respective job site superintendent to develop a project sit logistics plan
Track contractor site labor hours and report on construction site EMR rate
Develop and propose construction worker recognition program and/or events for management review
Maintain job site contractor communication boards are accurate and up to date
Maintain inventory of PPE and safety materials

Requirements:

At least 3 years of related construction safety experience
Expert knowledge of OSHA regulations for the construction industry
Current OSHA 500 certification or equivalent
Current First Aid and CPR Certification, or willingness to be certified.
Authorized to work in the United States
Valid TWIC

The Field Safety Technician will be a vital part of our team and work closely with construction contractors, subcontractors, and the project management team to maintain a safe and secure work environment. The ideal candidate should have a strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and be able to work effectively in a team environment.

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Safety Specialist