Site Safety Officer

About the role

The Site Safety & Health Officer will oversee safety program and procedures for one or more areas on the Project. This position involves performing project site trend analysis, conducting safety orientations, trainings, and toolbox talks, ensuring required permits and certifications are active, and providing technical expertise to support construction schedule and promote cost savings.

Responsibilities

• Oversees safety program and procedures for one or more areas on the Project.
• Performs project site trend analysis and ensures accurate tracking of accidents, injuries, fire, property damage and other safety related incidents are recorded.
• Develops and conducts all safety orientations, trainings and oversees project site toolbox talks for all project staff within designated timeframe.
• Ensures all required project permits and certifications are active, documented and tracked for all required construction activities to avoid delays in construction schedule.
• Provides technical expertise to training, equipment needs and inspection requirements to support construction schedule and promote project cost savings.
• Perform additional assignments per management’s direction.
• Oversees equipment maintenance and procurement for project needs to ensure onsite crews have all necessary safety items before construction activity begins.
• Provides project status and trend analysis to manager and project team, as needed.
• Oversees injury reporting and resolution for entire project site.
• Reviews investigation documentation and corrective action plans to ensure appropriate mitigation strategies are implemented on the job site.
• Reviews and approves Daily Hazard Analysis (DHA) from direct reports and personal daily documentation to ensure accurate and timely tracking of safety procedures.
• Participates in Jobsite Hazard Analysis (JHA) discussions and documentation for the entire project plan.
• Creates, reviews or approves the worksite safety and evacuation plan for the project site.
• Supports emergency response and vehicle access planning with Project Manager.
• Maintains knowledge of FlatironDragados's company values and strategic plan.
• Supports published corporate policies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health & Safety or related field from an accredited institution, valid CSP designation, and a minimum 10 years construction safety experience in heavy construction (marine works, tunnel, or roadway).
• 10+ years’ experience in construction or safety and experience managing construction or safety teams required.
• Bilingual Speaker (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• OSHA 30 Hour Construction Safety Trained and knowledge and understanding of OSHA Construction Standards, DOT Safety Standards and other state and federal agency guidelines.
• 24 hours of formal safety training in the last five (5) years.
• Knowledge of military operations and EM 385-1-1 highly desired.
• First aid/CPR/AED Certified.
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and make independent judgments concerning the general safety of workers and to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Administer compliance with the safety program and lead accident prevention efforts to ensure company and project safety goals are met.
• Ability to interact professionally with employees and clients of various levels.
• Developed skills identifying and mentoring direct report safety professionals.
• Able to provide training and learning opportunities for construction teams based on expert safety knowledge and standard safety principles.
• Proven skill to identify onsite project safety risks and develop innovative and compliant mitigation strategies within safety program and agency requirement standards.
• Expert knowledge of construction site equipment, methods and processes.

Qualifications

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health & Safety or related field from an accredited institution.
• Valid CSP designation.
• Minimum 10 years construction safety experience in heavy construction (marine works, tunnel, or roadway).
• 10+ years’ experience in construction or safety and experience managing construction or safety teams.
• OSHA 30 Hour Construction Safety Trained.
• 24 hours of formal safety training in the last five (5) years.
• Knowledge of military operations and EM 385-1-1.
• First aid/CPR/AED Certified.
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and make independent judgments concerning the general safety of workers.
• Expert knowledge of construction site equipment, methods and processes.

Skills

Skills required include:

• Technical expertise in construction safety and health.
• Ability to manage and mentor safety professionals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and implement safety programs.
• Experience with safety training and orientation.
• Knowledge of OSHA and DOT safety standards.
• Ability to recognize and mitigate safety risks.
• Experience with emergency response planning.
• Ability to maintain safety records and documentation.

Benefits

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program.
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP.
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.

Pay

Salary Range: USD $140,000.00/Yr. - USD $175,000.00/Yr.

Schedule

Not specified.