Area HSE Specialist

Overview

The Area HSE Specialist assists in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all employees through supervision and administration of safety for Business Unit projects.

Responsibilities

• Participates in developing and conducting field safety orientation training.
• Daily inspection of machinery, equipment, and working conditions to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and safe work practices.
• Observes workers to determine appropriate use of prescribed safety equipment.
• Inspection of specified areas for fire-prevention equipment, first-aid supplies, and other safety devices.
• Tests working areas for hazard exposures (noise, toxic, etc.) using associated testing equipment.
• Prepares reports of findings with recommendations for corrective action.
• Investigation of accidents per program procedures to establish root cause for use in recommending preventive safety measures.
• Documenting all accidents, safety violations, unsafe conditions or behavior.
• Assists in development of standardized job safety analysis (JSA), corporate safety and health management program (SHMP), as well as project specific safety plans (PSSP).
• Conducts weekly safety meetings with workers to instruct them on company/project safety practices and requirements.
• Performs office or nonmanual work directly related to the management or general business operations of the employer or the employer’s customers.
• Exercises discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance in their area of responsibility.
• Regularly interacts with area Operational counterparts regarding trends and work activity.

Qualifications

• Recognized Safety Certification.
• 5 years of previous construction experience.
• 1 year of previous experience as on-site safety person.
• First Aid, CPR, and AED Trainer.
• Specific mobile equipment trainer.
• Working knowledge of government regulations, hazard control methods, and industrial hygiene.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct training and influence organizational behavior.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and willing to tackle various ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Versed in the industry and the Company’s competitors.
• Ability to multitask and perform duties outside of the scope of work when necessary.