Senior Site Safety & Health Specialist (T&D)

Location: Oak Creek, WI (100% travel with per diem). The first project is scheduled to be in Oak Creek, WI (long-term), however, the candidate will not be on that project indefinitely and must be willing to travel without restrictions. Duration: 12-month contract to hire.

About the Role

The Senior Site Safety & Health Specialist is responsible for leading and implementing project-specific safety policies and procedures and providing professional Safety & Health leadership to the project management team in a heavy construction environment. Administer the Safety & Health programs on field construction projects to verify operations are executed as planned and conducted safely.

Manage the Site Safety & Health program deliverables as defined by the Corporate Safety & Health Department of the Client while responding to questions and/or concerns related to site-specific safety and health compliance issues promptly. Manage compliance with applicable Local, State, and Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations. Manage Safety & Health programs in order to achieve and maintain the company goal of zero safety incidents.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular health and safety performance reviews, assessments, and complete documentation to verify that locations comply with Corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Manage and resolve actions causing a work stoppage when circumstances could result in immediate danger to life and health on a project.
• Report and present work stoppage issues to the project management team and collaborate with the team to develop practices to prevent future work stoppage situations.
• Consult with site personnel on Client Safety & Health issues and recommend best practices.
• Assess Safety & Health issues and opportunities at the project site before the work begins and implement corrective action based on policies, guidelines, and procedures for resolution.
• Manage the on-site Safety & Health program directly with the client Safety & Health Department to ensure collaboration on any site safety & health issues, coordination of preventative measures, and building working relationships with project staff and each subcontractor safety representative to ensure proper compliance is maintained.
• Manage project Safety & Health walk-through assessments. Review all assessment findings with appropriate parties. Follow up by documenting the items that require immediate correction and ensure that these items are corrected promptly.
• Compile memos relative to safety, including assisting Site Management with correspondence to heighten safety awareness, project safety and health goals, and ensure a safe and productive work environment is a priority among all project personnel.
• Lead, conduct, validate, and document training on Safety & Health subjects as applicable to the work being conducted.
• Review near miss, property damage, environmental incidents, and accident investigation reports. Recommend countermeasures as appropriate.
• Recommend solutions to Corporate Safety & Health regarding the Project Safety & Health Program challenges, objectives, and progress; ensuring a high level of communication.
• Complete Client Daily Field Safety & Health Report forms, maintain all required safety records in an audit-ready state, and submit all documentation as required to Corporate Safety & Health.
• Drive to various project site locations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Requirements

Looking for a candidate with a strong technical overhead T&D safety background along with the soft skills to navigate conflict resolution and the ability to work within a team environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or Construction Management, and 7 years of construction safety, general industry safety, or construction management; or
• Associate Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or Construction Management, and 9 years of construction safety, general industry safety, or construction management; or
• High School Diploma/GED and 11 years of construction safety, general industry safety, or construction management.
• Experienced knowledge of Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Construction and General Industry Regulations, as well as American National Standards Institute (ANSI), National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH), Army Corps of Engineers (CoE), Engineers Manual 385-1, and National Electrical Code (NEC) Standards.
• Proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Willing to work various schedules at the project site location.
• Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• OSHA 10-hour Construction Outreach Safety Training Course or OSHA 30-hour Construction Outreach Safety Training Course required.

Benefits

• PTO
• Group Health and Dental Insurance
• 401k (after satisfying necessary waiting periods)