Safety Engineer - Columbus, OH

About the role

Hensel Phelps is a leading employee-owned general contractor specializing in various sectors including aviation, government, commercial, transportation, healthcare, and more. Founded in 1937, the company is ranked #1 in aviation and #6 overall as a general contractor in 2024 by BD+C. Hensel Phelps emphasizes excellence and supports its core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder, Diversity, and Community.

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate with various stakeholders including Hensel Phelps staff, craft and trade partners.
• Knowable of the company safety and health program, owner requirements and applicable regulatory standards.
• Aid the project superintendent in the completion, maintenance and management of the accident prevention plan, safety management tool and crisis management plan.
• Participate in the six-step quality control/safety process including reviewing the activity hazard analyses and participating in follow-up inspections.
• Conduct project safety audits including project point files.
• Aid in OSHA inspections, as necessary.
• Aid in accidents and near miss events including investigations, injury management and claim reporting.
• Assist in monitoring Hensel Phelps and trade partner safety performance.
• Attend awareness and competent person level courses.
• Learn the construction process and various roles and responsibilities of all positions.

Requirements

• A 4-year degree is preferred.
• An Occupational Safety and Health degree is suggested.
• A valid Driver’s License is required.
• Strong communication skills.
• Computer software proficiency - Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel based templates, Prolog, Primavera and AutoDesk Suite.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License, required.
• Strong communication skills.
• Computer software proficiency - Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel based templates, Prolog, Primavera and AutoDesk Suite.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of company safety and health program.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office machinery.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including walking, sitting, standing, lifting, and bending.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$74,100.00 - $81,900.00 USD annually

Schedule

Not specified.