Aptitude Traveling Safety Specialist 1

Aptitude, JE Dunn’s strategic partner for technology integration services, supports the strategy, vision, and values of JE Dunn by coordinating and implementing field safety programs for routine construction projects.

About the role

The Safety Specialist 1 will coordinate and implement the field safety program for routine construction projects. This position conducts safety inspections, identifies and documents abatement of hazardous conditions, and writes reports.

• Follows directions and refers all exceptions to supervisor.
• Career path: Safety Specialist 2.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and implements the field safety program for routine construction projects.
• Conducts regular walk-through inspections of construction sites to ensure compliance with laws and Company policies.
• Conducts safety audits on assigned projects by identifying, documenting, and recommending abatement of hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions to internal and external clients.
• Utilizes internal safety management systems to document findings and to track abatement techniques and closure.
• Conducts project-specific new hire orientation and oversees drug and alcohol policy compliance.
• Monitors the implementation of prime contractor and/or subcontractors’ safety programs.
• Attends project pre-planning, progress, and other relevant project-related meetings to discuss safety-related matters.
• Supports field leadership in the implementation of the safety program specifics, such as meetings, committees, and related activities, as well as chairing the project safety committee.
• Assists in the investigation of project-related accidents. Confers with supervisor to determine root cause and discuss recommendations for changes in work processes to eliminate recurrence.
• Coordinates with injured employees and clinics to ensure that the worker attends treatment and is returned to work at some capacity in a timely manner.
• Compiles progress summary reports of injuries for supervisor.
• Monitors site safety incentive program.

Requirements

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• 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).
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• 0-2 years of construction or related experience (Required).

Benefits

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Click here for benefits details.