Safety Professional

Responsibilities

• Drive the Berg safety culture on each project (consistent field presence).
• Oversee and ensure the safety of employees, subcontractors, other trade partners, and the general public.
• Participate in pre-construction meetings with clients.
• Enforce corporate and project specific safety and health programs as well as federal, state, and local safety standards.
• Lead the review of specialized safety plans for subcontractors (i.e. crane, confined space, silica exposure control plans, asbestos abatement plans, etc.).
• Partner with subcontractors to ensure all documentation is submitted timely.
• Identify known or potential exposures and recommend corrective action.
• Participate in lessons learned related to near misses, incidents, etc.
• Aid in claims management and incident investigation associated with insurance related losses.
• Aid in managing employee injuries from initial claim to closure.
• Partner with field supervision to ensure safety hazard mitigation measures are included in the planning of project activities related to demolition and hazardous materials abatement.
• Develop project specific safety submittals in partnership with the Director of EHS and operations team.
• Facilitate new hire safety orientations.
• Facilitate classroom and hands-on safety related training as needed (Forklift, MEWP, Silica, Fall Protection, Rigger and Signal Person, etc.).
• Perform documented jobsite safety inspections on a consistent basis on current projects and work with the project teams to identify and correct hazards (Document in KPA EHS Management System).
• Cultivate a network of industry relationships to bring potential business opportunities to Berg Leadership.
• Cultivate industry relationships to help attract and recruit top talent to Berg.

Requirements

• Relevant construction safety experience with an undergraduate degree in safety and health (or related discipline) or demonstrated construction safety and trade experience.
• Ability to communicate and influence supervisors, peers, and external partners.
• Proof of training and experience in managing crane, fall protection, excavation, scaffolds, asbestos, and heavy equipment safety.
• Strength in managing multiple competing priorities in a deadline driven environment.
• Alignment with Berg Core values and support of the Berg Mission and Vision Statements.

Qualifications

• BCSP Qualifications (GSP, STSC, CHST, etc.)
• First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor
• Fall Protection Trainer
• Silica Trainer
• Asbestos Supervisor
• Rigger and Signal Person Trainer
• Demolition and Hazardous Material Abatement Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Berg will send the selected candidate for additional train the trainer certifications as needed (MEWP Trainer, Fall Protection Trainer, Silica Trainer, Rigger and Signal Person Trainer, etc.)

Physical Requirements

• Driving between sites
• Climbing stairs and ladders
• Walking on rough terrain
• Standing for long periods of time
• Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions