Specialist - Construction

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Attend planning and kickoff meetings
• Assist with contract safety personnel management
• Conduct Veriforce contractor reviews as needed
• Review contractor Health and Safety documentation and processes and communicate compliance/gaps regarding regulatory requirements
• Conduct periodic safety assessments & inspections for ongoing projects to ensure safety procedures are in place and reduce the likelihood of safety deficiencies
• Auxiliary with interpretation of procedures, regulatory standards, and implementation
• Work collaboratively with Ops Support Safety to ensure consistency of contractor safety processes and applications
• Promote best practices and support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce work process risks, raise safety awareness, and improve safe work practices
• Review and support investigations of incidents, near-miss accidents, and occupational injuries to determine causes and preventive measures
• Interface with Field Safety Inspectors and Contractor Safety Representatives to ensure project safety compliance
• Plan, lead, and participate in job site safety meetings
• Gather and implement feedback regarding quality concerns and improvement

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in a technical field (engineering/science, or occupational safety and health sciences)
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Safety and Health Official (CSHO) is preferred but not required
• Minimum 6 plus years of related experience and training
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in construction experience
• Knowledge of relevant industry regulations, standards, and recommended practices (e.g., API, DOT, OSHA PSM, PHMSA)
• Ability to interpret and effectively communicate technical documents and legislative references
• Proficient skills in programs including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet Explorer
• Auditing HSE systems experience
• Analytical and problem-solving ability
• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously
• Demonstrate leadership and project management skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Proficient presentation skills
• Desire to assume increasing levels of leadership responsibility
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail