Federal Site Safety Health Officer

What You Will Be Doing

• Administer, direct, and manage compliance with Garney safety program and Project accident prevention efforts to ensure Garney and project safety goals are met.
• Prepare for approval project safety plans that meet Federal Government / Project Specifications, the awarded proposal and Garney Safety and Health Policy.
• Provide and clearly communicate a vision for creating and maintaining safe work areas for employees, subcontractors, government personnel and the general public.
• Supervise, develop, and coordinate work scope/corrective actions with other safety professionals on the project to ensure the effective administration of the project and Garney accident prevention efforts.
• Develop, organize, and implement safety related programs that meet or exceed company and Federal safety standards.
• Initiate, perform and document jobsite inspections and audits with special emphasis on hazard recognition, unsafe behaviors, and correction of potential third party, asset loss and workers compensation losses.
• Conduct good catches/near misses/accidents and incidents investigations and complete required reporting and formatting for internal use (Garney) and external use owner/subcontractors/governmental agencies/etc

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Occupational Health, or related field or, Minimum five (5) years’ experience in construction related safety environment, required. BCSP Certification a plus.
• 30 Hour OSHA Construction Safety Training within the last three (3) years or current OSHA 500/502.
• An average of at least twenty-four (24) hours of formal safety training each year for the past five years (typical training acceptable: Competent Person Excavation & Trenching, First Aid & CPR, Fall Protection Training, Electrical Hazards, Hazard Communication, Driver Training, Confined Space Hazards, Hazardous Material Training, etc.). Current 40 Hour Construction Hazard Awareness Course (EM385-1-1) and working knowledge of OSHA and EM385-1-1 and other state and federal agency safety requirements.
• Extensive knowledge of Fall Protection standards meeting the minimum Competent Person for Fall Protection as described in EM385-1-1.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to teach, mentor and lead.
• Ability to work in high production environment (50+ hours/week, including nights and weekends are expected) and respond quickly and effectively under pressure.
• Ability to make independent judgments to manage and facilitate company programs/policies as they relate to the safety of our work.

Let's Talk The Perks!

• Free medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans ($0 premiums)
• Virtual doctor visits with no co-pay
• Shares of company stock at no cost starting your first day
• 401(k) plan with a 3.5% match
• Student loan resources
• Weekly paychecks
• Paid time off
• 8 paid holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a lump sum and matching contributions
• Free life insurance and disability policy
• Free access to healthcare coordinators
• Counseling sessions with mental health professionals at no cost
• Access to consultations with legal and financial professionals at no cost
• Free programs assisting with weight loss, maternity health, prescriptions for chronic conditions, and more
• 50% employee discount in the Garney apparel store