Project Safety Engineer - Data Center Construction
The Weitz Company · Boydton, VA · 1 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
About the role
The Project Safety Engineer is responsible for creating a positive safety culture while supporting our zero injury culture, and eliminating risk and claim exposure. This role serves as a safety resource and actively assists in implementing company standards and programs, maintaining safety compliance documentation, and auditing jobsites for safety compliance.
Responsibilities
- Conduct safety audits and inspections on the assigned project site while identifying potential hazards and process improvement opportunities
- Educate the project team on safety through training and mentoring, and assist with safety orientation
- Identify safety improvement initiatives and perform safety training
- Investigate incidents and near misses; assist with claims management; recommend corrective and preventative measures based on identified incidents
- Participate in the creation of the project safety plan
- Support the administration of company safety procedures and policies
- Assemble and maintain site safety documentation/permits
- Assist in the analysis of project safety performance (i.e. inspection results, injury rates, safety violations); recommend process improvements
- Serve as a resource for safety issues or concerns, business unit safety committees, and staff meetings
- Ensure safety and protective equipment is maintained and inspected per regulations
Requirements
- Experience: 2+ years of safety experience, ideally in construction
- Data center construction experience is a plus
- Active OSHA 10 or 30 is a plus
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Ability to build positive relationships across the organization and be a trusted partner to employees
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- High level of integrity and strong work ethic
- Strong problem-solving skills and a high level of initiative
- Proficient in basic computer software, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Rewarding Bonus Program
- Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
- Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Fully Paid Parental Leave
- Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
- Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards