Construction Safety Specialist

H&K Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced and motivated Safety Specialist to support heavy civil and highway construction projects throughout Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.

About the role

This position performs safety supervisory and consulting responsibilities in accordance with H&K policies and applicable local, state, and federal laws. The Construction Safety Specialist will oversee and supervise job sites primarily throughout Eastern PA or as assigned based on business needs.

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.
• Collects incident documentation and submits reports, assisting operations team and communicating with regulatory authorities.
• 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.
• Communicates and collaborates with Field Safety Specialists and Safety Department management daily to ensure appropriate safety coverage of all job sites and programs.
• Performs industrial hygiene surveys, determining proper engineering and administrative controls, issuing necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintains orderly documents and records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of relevant health and safety experience in the heavy civil construction industry or related industries regulated by OSHA.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt and respond to changing variables.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct construction safety oversight experience (preferred).
• 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 (preferred).
• OSHA 500 Card for Outreach Trainer Authorization (preferred).
• Ability to read and interpret plans and construction drawings (preferred).
• BCSP credentials such as STS-C, CHST, ASP, or CSP (preferred).

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to walk, lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, and climb ladders.
• Regularly required to talk or hear in loud environments.

Work Environment

• Occasionally exposed to heavy equipment/machinery, vibration, heights, fumes or airborne particulates, and adverse weather conditions.
• Noise level is usually moderate.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid health benefits.
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan.
• Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs.
• Company-provided on-the-job transportation to meet job responsibilities.