Senior Safety Specialist, Industrial/Manufacturing

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JE Dunn’s Advanced Facilities Group (AFG) combines Mission Critical, Advanced Industries, and Industrial & Manufacturing into one high-performing team focused on cutting-edge work for innovative clients on large Industrial & Manufacturing, Data Center, and Semiconductor projects. As part of this team, you'll work on advanced construction projects nationwide, growing your career alongside industry professionals.

About the Role

The Senior Safety Specialist will coordinate and implement the field safety program for routine and complex construction projects. This position is responsible for conducting safety inspections, identifying and documenting abatement of hazardous conditions, writing reports, and performing trend analysis in support of JE Dunn’s strategy, vision, and values.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and implements the field safety program for routine construction projects.
• Conducts regular walk-through inspections of construction sites to ensure compliance with laws and company policies.
• Performs safety audits by identifying, documenting, and recommending abatement of hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions for internal and external clients.
• Uses internal safety management systems to document findings and track abatement techniques and closure.
• Conducts project-specific new hire orientation and oversees drug and alcohol policy compliance.
• Monitors the implementation of prime contractor and/or subcontractors’ safety programs.
• Attends project pre-planning, progress, and other relevant meetings to discuss safety-related matters.
• Supports field leadership in implementing safety program specifics, such as meetings, committees, and related activities, including chairing the project safety committee.
• Assists in investigating project-related accidents, determining root causes, and recommending process changes to prevent recurrence.
• Coordinates with injured employees and clinics to ensure timely treatment and return-to-work at some capacity.
• Compiles progress summary reports of injuries for supervisors and monitors the site safety incentive program.

Additional Senior Responsibilities

• Applies advanced safety knowledge to identify complex hazards involving safety, health, and hazardous materials.
• Provides complex abatement solutions and project-specific safety recommendations based on in-depth knowledge of equipment, laws, and work processes.
• Demonstrates advanced communication skills and plays an active role in meetings.
• Uses internal safety management systems and tools to perform trend analysis, identifying safety trends, problem areas, and recommending solutions to mitigate future occurrences.
• Provides guidance and training on basic and intermediate safety topics for new or existing safety and project team personnel.
• Assists safety leadership during insurance audits.
• Oversees more complex projects, including one large or complex project and/or multiple projects, and manages controlled insurance program projects.
• May develop and implement training strategies and processes to support training objectives, including needs assessments, gap analyses, and strategic training plans.
• May analyze training needs to develop or improve existing training programs and methods, such as digital learning, classroom, skill qualifications, and on-the-job training.
• May assist with identifying and implementing technologies to enhance learning experiences.
• May monitor company safety metrics and identify areas for training improvement and intervention.
• May provide in-person and virtual training sessions and ensure training record retention.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a safety and health-related field (preferred). Equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• 5+ years of construction safety experience (required).
• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license required.

Skills

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely in a timely manner.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office.
• Knowledge of and ability to enforce all federal, state, local, and company safety regulations.
• Advanced proficiency in company safety software, processes, and tools.
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures.
• Ability to build relationships with team members that transcend a project.
• Knowledge of various testing protocols for environmental hazards.
• Intermediate proficiency in required construction technology.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

Benefits

The benefits package for this position is classified as Professional Non-Union. Click here for benefits details.