HSE Specialist

About the role

Batson-Cook specializes in general construction across top commercial markets including healthcare, commercial, and wood frame. We are seeking an HSE Specialist in Jacksonville, FL to foster client relationships while building projects that stand for generations. The role offers competitive salaries and a robust benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accidents are properly documented
• Assist in the investigation of accidents and unsafe working conditions, study possible causes, and recommend remedial action
• Plan, organize, schedule, and conduct continuous inspections of project, work areas, and equipment; conduct an additional Site Audit with a co-worker once a day
• Select and implement corrective action and follow up to ensure proper action has been taken
• Identify items for improvement; implement changes by coordinating with appropriate individuals with respective subcontractor or supplier
• Communicate frequently with Regional Safety Manager to report on the status of the occupational health and safety program
• Work with subcontractors, vendors, and third-party personnel to ensure adherence to safety policies and procedures
• Act as site and/or corporate contact for any federal, state, or municipal safety or risk management authority (including OSHA) when Regional Safety Manager is not available
• Daily review with site Superintendent the safety and quality issues identified
• Coordinate emergency procedures and first aid crews
• Follow up with subcontractor representatives to ensure proper disciplinary procedures are followed
• Serve as a principal source of information on health and safety issues to hold subcontractors accountable to submitted safety and quality programs
• Communicate with local authorities on local interests as required; no contact with news reporting entities is permitted
• Attend and participate in daily KPI, weekly subcontractor, and monthly Project/Safety Managers meetings and all pre-start/pre-install meetings with subcontractors
• Order safety materials and supplies
• Carry out other assigned tasks given by the Project Manager/Project Executive and/or Regional Safety Manager
• Ensure accident scene is preserved for investigation
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that fosters good relationships with customers, clients, coworkers, and management
• Operate, maintain, certify, inspect, calibrate, and oversee installation of company's safety equipment
• Install bulletin boards and post warning signs for site hazards (e.g., gas lines, traffic access); post emergency numbers; implement safety procedures to achieve OSHA guidelines; identify security issues and address them (fences, barricades, lighting, alarms, public access, watchman); obtain appropriate signatures from subcontractors and suppliers
• Monitor site conditions, practices, and procedures for compliance with environmental, health, safety, and quality requirements
• Review and update monthly all site-specific safety plans with the project teams
• Assist on the elaboration of STAs; attend one STA with subcontractor daily
• Record data and compile data into reports for statistical analyses; maintain and update quality and safety logs
• Monitor and schedule maintenance of company's equipment and tools with material, equipment, and tools coordinator and Regional Safety Manager
• Prior to subcontractor mobilization, review all applicable documentation including Job Hazard Analysis, Pre-Mobilization documentation, etc. for completeness to ensure the subcontractor can adequately execute their scope of work safely
• Train corporate and site-based personnel on safety programs, policies, procedures, and workplace injury avoidance; provide appropriate documentation of training conducted/coordinated to human resources in a timely manner
• Assist Regional Safety Manager to ensure compliance with corporate workers' compensation program and/or project Contractor Controlled Insurance Program, including working with internal personnel and third-party administrators/legal counsel to effectively investigate and resolve claims in an expeditious and cost-effective manner
• Communicate with individuals or groups verbally and/or in writing (e.g., customers, suppliers, employees); maintain relationships to ensure needs are met and problems/conflicts are resolved
• Communicate and reinforce the Company vision, mission, and values

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in occupational health, safety, and/or environmental field
• Minimum of 2–5 years of significant construction safety experience
• Professional certification preferred
• Years of experience, training, and/or certification may be used as a substitute for a degree