Safety Specialist 2

About the Role

Responsible for providing field support services and assisting managers, supervisors, and team members with the implementation of specific Company and Client Safety and Health policies and procedures. Focus areas include regulatory compliance and continual improvement of the overall performance of the Company in a manner consistent with Kokosing’s Core Values. This position will be based at the Brent Spence Bridge project.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, implement, and monitor the Company Safety and Health Program at various project locations in the Central Ohio region and surrounding areas. Typical project types include primarily bridge, roadway, and heavy civil construction projects, but could also include wastewater treatment plants, water treatment facilities, electrical transmission projects, underground utilities, concrete foundations/walls/tanks, and site prep work.
• Assist in developing and implementing strategies for reducing and eliminating injuries, illness, and other incidents to ensure the attainment of business unit targets and objectives.
• Provide training and education to Company personnel regarding safety and health requirements.
• Support pre-job safety planning meetings to plan for potential hazards and problems prior to the start of a job, and develop emergency response plans for projects.
• Develop work safety and health plans in a fast-paced environment.
• Initiate, coordinate, and lead safety meetings and training programs to ensure effective communication of company policy and procedures.
• Independently initiate, perform, and document safety and health audits, evaluations, inspections, and/or behavioral observations throughout the Company’s operations. Communicate and facilitate the implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
• Assist in the investigation of injury, illness, and general liability incidents.
• Develop and issue regular safety and health correspondence.
• Provide updated information to team members regarding changes to company or regulatory requirements.
• Self-identify team members needing assistance, training, or support to meet Company safety and health requirements.
• Coordinate project safety programs with subcontractors, vendors, and third-party personnel to ensure adherence to Company safety policies and procedures.
• Serve as a point of contact for any federal, state, or municipal safety or risk management authority and/or personnel, including but not limited to OSHA, when the Company Safety Manager is not available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety and Health or equivalent combinations of technical training and experience.
• Experience with asphalt, concrete work, roadway, and MSHA is a plus.
• 3-6+ years of experience with safety and health in the construction industry is preferred, particularly with the aforementioned project types. All experience levels will be considered, with role adjustments to align with the candidate’s career trajectory.

Skills

• Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulations, as well as other state/federal safety regulations and company safety policies/procedures.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate and interface effectively with company and private client representatives.
• Excellent organization skills and the ability to independently prioritize.
• Ability to think independently, communicate thoroughly, and influence the implementation of appropriate corrective and preventative actions.
• Ability to work in a high-production environment (50+ hours/week, including nights and weekends) and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines.
• Ability to make independent judgments to manage and facilitate company programs/policies as they relate to workplace safety.
• Ability to positively interact and influence front-line supervisors and field personnel to create a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour and 10-Hour Trainer certification preferred.