Construction Safety Rep

About the role

The Safety Representative is responsible for the supervision and administration of project safety initiatives, compliance, and training programs designed to maintain a safe and healthy work environment and ensure compliance with established regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assume professional safety role and promote safe operations.
• Assist in controlling hazardous working conditions and unsafe employee activities through interface with project management/supervisory personnel.
• Assist in building Job Hazard Analysis and Site-Specific Safety Plans.
• Assist in supervision and administration of safety, compliance, and training activities.
• Participate in developing and conducting staff and craft safety training programs.
• 80/20 – 80% Walking the jobsite, conducting work area inspections, safety audits, observations and 20% document activities and office responsibilities.
• Document near misses, accidents, safety violations, unsafe conditions/activities with company tools and platforms.
• Assist in management of driver training, DOT compliance and records maintenance.
• Support Safety Committee meetings and incident reviews as required.
• Accompany safety, health, and insurance inspectors on walk through tours as required.
• Review safety related journals, catalogs, etc. to keep abreast of changes/improvements in techniques, protective safety equipment, and material.
• Perform other tasks and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

A working knowledge of health and safety standards at a level normally acquired through completion of a bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or a related field, along with relevant work experience; and two years’ experience in a construction safety position. Required to maintain a valid driver's license. Requires travel: minimal (up to 10%). Background check, credit check, MVR and drug screen may be required (will vary by position).

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction industry.
• CHST certification preferred.
• OSHA 30 preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge and ability to enforce all federal, state, local, and company regulations.
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures is essential.
• Must have the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge and skills in the use of various Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is crucial.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must maintain confidentiality and contribute to a team-oriented work environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company paid term life insurance and AD&D coverage.
• 401k retirement plan with employer match and company contribution.
• PTO accrual of up to 120 hours in a full year (subject to plan terms thereafter).
• 7 company paid holidays.