Construction Safety Engineer

About the Role

The Safety Engineer is responsible for project-wide safety and health administration, including reviewing specific on-site programs, performing site audits, participating in incident investigations, training personnel, assisting with managing workers’ compensation claims, and administering first aid when necessary. This position interacts with all personnel on a project site and requires up to 40% travel.

Responsibilities

• Administers both the General Contractor (GC) and Owner safety program requirements.
• Develops specific onsite safety programs as required.
• Performs site audits to identify unsafe practices and conditions, makes recommendations, and ensures compliance with regulations.
• Leads and performs accident investigations.
• Trains personnel on safety protocols and procedures.
• Reports workers’ compensation (WC) claims and performs onsite WC administration for both company and subcontractor injuries.
• Maintains recordkeeping and document control for HAZCOM, training, and other safety-related reports.
• Assists in developing and maintaining Hazard Analysis Documentation.
• Administers First Aid, CPR, and AED as needed.
• Stays current on safety regulations and industry standards.
• Promotes compliance with the company Health and Safety Program (HSP) and assists in meeting safety goals.
• Implements safety-related programs to meet or exceed company standards.
• Performs and documents jobsite safety inspections, focusing on hazard recognition and unsafe behaviors.
• Assists in reviewing Job Hazard Analysis and safety submittals.
• Participates in pre-construction meetings to analyze risks and identify hazards associated with project scopes.
• Assists in preparing and delivering safety meetings to communicate company safety requirements.
• Ensures project safety documentation is maintained and filed in compliance with the HSP.
• Assists in developing and conducting jobsite safety orientations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field (preferred).
• 0-3 years of field experience in construction safety with a 4-year degree in a safety-related discipline, OR
• Five (5) years of experience dedicated solely to building construction safety, OR
• Equivalent combinations of certifications (CSP, OHST, CHST, etc.).
• Current OSHA 500 or 502 training within the last four years.
• Current Emergency First Aid, CPR, and AED training within the last two years.
• Working knowledge and experience in fall protection, scaffolds, excavation, confined space, crane/equipment operations, electrical, incident investigation, and other safety/health-related areas.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

Work is performed mainly in indoor and outdoor settings with exposure to various weather and temperature conditions. Requires the ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods, occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist, lift light to moderate weights, and travel to different sites. Normal vision and hearing with or without correction are required.

EOE - Vets/Disabilities. Hoar does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies.