Site Safety & Health Officer (KG)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Aid in the development, implementation, and coordination of safety training programs.
• Carry out safety surveys and inspections, prepare reports detailing findings and recommendations, and follow up to ensure corrective measures are taken.
• Investigate accidents and prepare reports identifying potential causes and hazards.
• Collaborate with managers and supervisors to manage hazardous conditions and improve safety practices.
• Oversee workplace repairs and installations to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Manage and report on safety programs and plans at both company-wide and location-specific levels.
• Support the development and implementation of safety policies and procedures compliant with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Prepare and present reports on accidents and violations, analyzing causes and recommending improvements.
• Advise the safety director on compliance issues and preventative measures.
• Ensure employee understanding and compliance with all safety company policies and procedures.
• Monitor sub-contractors' adherence to job site safety rules and regulations.
• Conduct quality control inspections on work completed by staff and verify that documentation is complete and comprehensive before submission to authorities.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Proficient in written and oral communication.
• Strong computer skills, including the ability to read, write, and understand instructional documents in English.
• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure and stressful environments.
• Basic mathematical skills, including the ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Knowledge of introductory algebra and geometry.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office productivity suite.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of safety-related experience.
• 2 years of experience in Quality Control tasks.
• Thorough knowledge of health and safety laws and guidelines, with a commitment to continuous education in the safety industry.
• Experience with fall protection, hazardous communications, and hazard assessments.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, reaching, and working with hands.
• Occasional periods of prolonged exposure to loud noises.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Standing, walking, reaching with arms and hands as necessary.
• Hearing and seeing to meet position and safety requirement levels.
• Occasional exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, and chemicals.

Special Qualifications/Requirements

• Pass a federal, state, or local government's background investigation.
• Hold a valid state driver's license.
• Complete a 30-Hour OSHA Construction Course.