Safety Specialist II - Traveling- Demolition/Construction
Job Description
The Safety Specialist II position will be responsible for the implementation/enforcement and training of personnel in the corporate safety policy as well as applicable local, state, and federal safety policies/laws. This position will require travel to project sites located throughout the US, including up to 100% travel. This position will be required to conduct audits of multiple jobsites, write, and effectively communicate corrective actions and training to all personnel at all levels of management. This position requires a high level of independence and possess a high level of skill/competence in all aspects of safety hazard identification/corrective actions/training. This position will also have extensive interaction with field and management personnel. Ability to conduct safety training in a variety of safety subjects. This position will also occasionally be required to assist with the training/supervision of other safety personnel.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and advancement opportunities.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- 401K with company matching.
- Flexible spending program.
- Health and dental insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield.
- Positive company culture and commitment to employee growth.
Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities/Knowledge of:
- DHG Safety Policies/Procedures as well as comprehensive knowledge of any local/state/federal laws and/or safety regulations. (OSHA, EPA, NFPA, etc.)
- Identification of environmental hazards and ability to recommend corrective/protective measures to protect personnel.
- Effectively identify/recognize safety hazards and advise DHG personnel on compliance and mitigation of safety/environmental deficiencies.
- Heavy construction and demolition techniques/practices.
- Development and implementation of site-specific safety plans/procedures and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and pre-task plans as necessary.
- Conducts routine and follow-up environmental health, safety, and hazard inspections of jobsites.
- Responds to emergency situations involving emergency situations, accidents/incidents and prepares reports of findings and submits recommendations.
- Effectively conducts incident investigations and root cause analysis as required.
- Analyzes accident and incident reports for trends; makes recommendations for correcting unsafe conditions and actions.
- Effectively communicates with DHG personnel to ensure implementation of safety protocols/procedures/policy.
- Organizes and conducts training to personnel on a variety of safety topics.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- Assists with mentoring/training Safety Specialists as required/requested.
Job Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Skill in performing safety inspections ensuring compliance with DHG safety policies/procedures, OSHA, EPA and any other local, state, federal safety standards.
- Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.
- Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
- Ability to develop, implement, and enforce safety programs and protocols.
- Skill in performing safety inspections and ensuring compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local safety regulations, protocols, and/or procedures.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Skill in developing safety procedures and protocols.
- Ability to investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree and or minimum of 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
- Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution (technical colleges, etc.) that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
- Possession of and/or working toward a professional safety designation (ASP, CSP, CHST, etc.)
- Ability to respond to emergency situations 24 hours/day.
- Ability to frequently travel to and stay at jobsites for extended periods of time.
- Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Completion of safety related train-the -trainer courses related to safety topics such as confined space, fall protection, silica, etc.
- OSHA 500/510
