Senior Safety Specialist

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the intent of Cullen policies, procedures and quality standards is followed in accordance with our Quality Management System.
• Participate in pre-job planning, Ops Planning, and attend 6-week jobsite visits to hold job teams accountable.
• Determine the means, methods and equipment during pre-construction evaluation phase.
• Develop and facilitate both formal and informal training sessions at job sites.
• Educate foreman on the daily work plan procedure and hold them accountable.
• Ensure that Subcontractors are conducting the proper training requirements as per the OSHA standards, review their safety programs, and prepare written reports of any violations.
• Aid safety director in investigations, near misses, and OSHA investigations.
• Ensure all field personnel are up to date on compliance requirements (OSHA 30, first aid, CPR, etc.).
• Conduct on-site inspections and control hazardous working conditions or unsafe employee activities through teaching and coaching.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety/health degree with at least three years of experience as a Safety Specialist OR completion of an Apprenticeship combined with a minimum of six years of construction experience.
• CHST, ASP, or CSP preferred.
• Proficiency with OSHA standards.
• Advanced knowledge of construction industry practices, risk management and field operations.
• Thorough understanding of and ability to enforce all federal, state, local and company regulations.
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures is essential.
• Good understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc.
• Strong management, leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.

Why JP Cullen?

• We specialize in the “Tough Jobs” no one else can do.
• We have exciting new project opportunities across the country.
• We are a Wisconsin-based $950 million, 5th generation family-owned construction management firm.
• We seek a “secret weapon” that will help further separate us from the pack.
• We have a commitment to our community, employees, and employees’ families.
• We offer outstanding benefits including Health, Life, and Dental Insurance, Competitive Salary and Bonus Structure, Profit Sharing, PTO, Holiday Pay, Employee Assistance, and Training.
• We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer.
• We promote diversity by proactively recruiting, hiring, and promoting women, minorities, disabled individuals, and veterans.
• We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
• We comply with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.