Construction Safety Specialist - 3019

Responsibilities

• Inspects H&K Group, Inc. job sites to detect existing or potential incidents and health hazards, documenting through safety software and recommending corrective or preventative measures
• Conducts and participates in the root cause analysis of incidents, injuries, and vandalism in all H&K Group, Inc. divisions and affiliates, developing and implementing preventive measures
• Collaborates with Field Safety Specialists and Safety Department management daily to ensure appropriate safety coverage of all job sites and programs
• Communicates and collaborates with Field Safety Specialists and Safety Department management daily to ensure appropriate safety coverage of all job sites and programs
• Develops, coordinates, and conducts training to increase proficiency in safe practices and promote a safety focused culture
• Participates in regulatory audits and inspections, assisting operations teams with compliance and prompt corrective actions, as needed
• Maintains orderly documents and records
• Performs industrial hygiene surveys, determining proper engineering and administrative controls, issuing necessary personal protective equipment (PPE)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct construction safety oversight experience
• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in occupational safety and health, environmental health and safety, physical sciences, or other relevant programs with a focus on health, safety and/or environment from an accredited educational institution
• OSHA 500 Card for Outreach Trainer Authorization
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record
• 30-hour OSHA (Construction) card or ability to obtain one within 3 months of hire
• Ability to work well with a team and willingness to collaborate
• Willingness to travel locally daily
• Ability to meet physical requirements