Aptitude Traveling Safety Specialist 1

Aptitude, JE Dunn’s strategic partner for technology integration services, is seeking a Safety Specialist 1 to coordinate and implement the field safety program for routine construction projects in support of the company’s strategy, vision, and values.

About the role

The Safety Specialist 1 conducts safety inspections, identifies and documents hazardous conditions, and writes reports. This position follows directions and refers exceptions to a supervisor, with a career path leading to Safety Specialist 2.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement the field safety program for routine construction projects.
• Conduct regular walk-through inspections of construction sites to ensure compliance with laws and Company policies.
• Perform safety audits, identifying, documenting, and recommending abatement of hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions for internal and external clients.
• Use internal safety management systems to document findings and track abatement techniques and closure.
• Conduct project-specific new hire orientation and oversee drug and alcohol policy compliance.
• Monitor the implementation of prime contractor and/or subcontractors’ safety programs.
• Attend project pre-planning, progress, and other relevant meetings to discuss safety-related matters.
• Support field leadership in implementing safety program specifics, such as meetings, committees, and related activities, including chairing the project safety committee.
• Assist in investigating project-related accidents, determining root causes, and recommending process changes to prevent recurrence.
• Coordinate with injured employees and clinics to ensure timely treatment and return to work at some capacity.
• Compile progress summary reports of injuries for supervisors.
• Monitor the site safety incentive program.

Requirements

• Ability to perform work accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Knowledge of and ability to enforce all federal, state, local, and company safety regulations.
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures.
• Ability to build relationships with team members that transcend a project.
• Proficiency in required construction technology.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a safety and health-related field (preferred). Equivalent relevant experience will be considered in lieu of the degree.
• 0-2 years of construction or related experience (required).

Benefits

The benefits package for this position is classified as Professional Non-Union. Click here for benefits details.