Safety Specialist

Responsibilities

• Cook up with the General Contractor (GC) and/or owner of general site conditions and/or Non-Compliance Notice (NCN)
• Participate in meetings with customers, project team members, and contractors/sub-contractors to advise on project-specific mitigation plans, S&H training programs, and technical reports
• Assist with the development and implementation of Site-Specific Accident Prevention Programs (APP) and training plans to meet project safety plan specs and requirements
• Assist with site safety budgets, necessary safe work permits, and ensure compliance with project contracts, plans, and specifications
• Lead the Operational Risk Management (ORM) team in reviewing, interpreting, and developing a project safety plan based on project, client/owner, Program Manager, and General Contractor (GC) specifications, design drawings, regulations, and existing safety system
• Conduct/assist with incident/investigation reporting.
• Provide solutions to a wide range of difficult problems that are thorough and practical.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of safety and health standards, rules, regulations, work practices, and accident investigation techniques
• Experience with Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance, insurance audits, workers' compensation, project health surveys, Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), and site emergency evacuation and first aid plans
• Previous electrical / construction / industrial/federal and commercial S&H experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft (MS) Office suite, including SharePoint
• Experience conducting S&H training, Regulatory compliance expert/1910, 1926, EM-385 1-1 Safety Management Systems knowledge, skill, and experience ANSI-Z10, OHSAS 18001, ISO 3100
• Understanding of culture and culture-building skills
• Trainer Designation - OSHA 500/502 - Safety and Health / Occupational Safety degree from an ABET accredited program
• Willingness to pursue Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)

Abilities

• Utilize fine motor skills and finger dexterity to operate keyboards and handle small objects.
• Effectively listen, comprehend, and interpret verbal and written information.
• Communicate clearly and concisely to convey information and ideas.
• Apply reasoning and problem-solving skills to evaluate situations and develop appropriate solutions.
• Accurately recognize and understand spoken communication from others.