Safety & Health Spec/Advisor - Advanced Power Cycles - TN
Black & Veatch · Harriman, TN · 2 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
Location: Harriman, TN
About the role
This is a mid-level project position accountable for implementing and maintaining the Company's Safety and Health Procedures on a smaller, less complex project. Performs medium to high complexity tasks and may act as a supervisor to other safety and health professionals.
Responsibilities
- Implements, administers, and maintains the project Drug and Alcohol Substance Abuse Program.
- Develops and conducts employee safety and health training programs.
- Conducts detailed site safety and health inspections.
- Manages project security contracts, programs, and policies.
- Performs record keeping and filing functions.
- Conducts incident and injury/illness investigations.
- Writes detailed injury/illness reports.
- Completes all appropriate company safety and health program documents.
- Interfaces with clients and government officials.
- Manages construction contractor safety and health program administration.
- Administers project worker's compensation programs and procedures.
- May act as on-site first aid and medical provider.
- Provides supervision, training, development, and performance management of direct reports.
- Develops and implements safety and industrial hygiene in consulting plans and studies.
- Analyzes data generated by Safety and Health studies and compiles reports including findings and recommendations for administrative, emergency, and PPE controls.
- Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements.
- Acts as a project manager, managing a project team whose composition may vary by project.
Requirements
- 2+ years in a construction environment.
- 4+ years of safety and health experience.
- Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (e.g., criminal/civil background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search).
Preferred Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Safety and health certification.
- Bachelor's Degree.
- First Aid, CPR, Drug testing certification, OSHA 500/501, Safety and Health Program Administration, or OSHA 10-hour certification.
Skills
- Knowledge of safety and health standards and practices.
- Knowledge of company substance abuse policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of worker's compensation policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of construction contracting strategies and contract administration.
- Knowledge of company safety and health consultation capabilities.
- Ability to perform first aid/medical functions.
- Strong communication and report-writing skills.
- Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software.
- Human relations and conflict management skills.
- Supervisory skills.
- Ability to effectively interface with client and government officials.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Stand, kneel, bend, stoop, move, and walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered, and uneven areas.
- Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with job duties.
- Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls according to procedure.
- Repetitive movement may be required.
- May require work above 5 feet in height, including climbing and maintaining balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
- Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and outdoor conditions.
- Work in cramped spaces and awkward positions.
- Exposure to very hot (above 90°F) or very cold (below 32°F) temperatures and inclement weather (dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.).
- Exposure to extremely bright or low lighting conditions and loud or uncomfortable noise levels.
- Work around hazardous equipment.
- Typical office environment.
- This position is considered safety-sensitive.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Disability and robust wellness program.
- Flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
- Company-matched 401k plan.
- Adoption reimbursement and tuition reimbursement.
- Vendor discounts and employment referral program.
- AD&D insurance and voluntary legal plan.
- B&V Credit Union.
- Performance-based bonus program eligibility.
- 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), empowering professionals to drive personal growth and share in financial rewards through stock ownership.