Safety Rep

About the role

The Safety Representative is responsible for the supervision and administration of project safety initiatives, compliance, and training programs designed to maintain a safe and healthy work environment and ensure compliance with established regulations.

Minimum qualifications

• A working knowledge of health and safety standards at a level normally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety or a related field, along with relevant work experience
• Two years' experience in a construction safety position

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in the electrical construction industry
• Semiconductor site safety preferred
• CHST certification preferred
• OSHA 30 preferred

Key skills & competencies

• Knowledge and ability to enforce all federal, state, local, and company regulations
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures is essential
• Must have the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Knowledge and skills in the use of various Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is crucial
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must maintain confidentiality and contribute to a team-oriented work environment

Job responsibilities

• Assume professional safety role and promote safe operations
• Assist in controlling hazardous working conditions and unsafe employee activities through interface with project management/supervisory personnel
• Assist in building Job Hazard Analysis and Site-Specific Safety Plans
• Assist in supervision and administration of safety, compliance, and training activities
• Participate in developing and conducting staff and craft safety training programs
• 80/20 – 80% Walking the jobsite, conducting work area inspections, safety audits, observations and 20% document activities and office responsibilities
• Document near misses, accidents, safety violations, unsafe conditions/activities with company tools and platforms
• Assist in management of driver training, DOT compliance and records maintenance
• Support Safety Committee meetings and incident reviews as required
• Accompany safety, health, and insurance inspectors on walk through tours as required
• Review safety related journals, catalogs, etc. to keep abreast of changes/improvements in techniques, protective safety equipment, and material
• Perform other tasks and special projects as assigned

Compensation & benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company paid term life insurance and AD&D coverage
• 401k retirement plan with employer match and company contribution
• PTO accrual of up to 120 hours in a full year (subject to plan terms thereafter)
• 7 company paid holidays

Additional information

• Required to maintain a valid driver's license
• Requires travel: Minimal (up to 10%)