Construction Project Safety Engineer

The Weitz Company / Contrack Watts, Inc.•Boydton, VA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

EPI Power is hiring a Project Safety Engineer to to join our growing team for a data center project in Boydton, VA. The Project Safety Engineer is responsible for creating a positive safety culture on an assigned project site while supporting our zero injury culture, and eliminating risk and claim exposure. This role serves as a safety resource and actively assists in implementing company standards and programs, maintaining safety compliance documentation, and auditing jobsites for safety compliance. If you are a safety professional who is passionate about building a culture of safety and quality, then this could be a great fit for you! This role requires the ability to work 6 days per week, Monday – Saturday. EPI Power, LLC (“EPI”) is a licensed electrical contractor and subsidiary of The Weitz Company that specializes in data centers. Our mission is to safely deliver industry-leading electrical construction solutions on a fast-track basis. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

Requirements

2+ years of safety experience, ideally in construction or manufacturing
Active OSHA 10 or 30 is desired
Excellent verbal and written communication
Ability to build positive relationships across the organization and be a trusted partner to employees
Detail-oriented and highly organized
High level of integrity and strong work ethic
Strong problem solving skills and a high level of initiative
Proficient in basic computer software including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to learn job-related software upon hire

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

Conduct safety audits and inspections on assigned project site while identifying potential hazards and process improvement opportunities
Educate project team on safety through training and mentoring and assist with safety orientation
Identify safety improvement initiatives and perform safety training
Investigate incidents and near misses; assist with claims management; recommend corrective and preventative measures based on identified incidents
Participate in the creation of the project safety plan
Support administration of company safety procedures and policies
Assemble and maintain site safety documentation/permits
Assist in the analysis of project safety performance (i.e. inspection results, injury rates, safety violations); recommend process improvements
Serve as a resource for safety issues or concerns, business unit safety committees, and staff meetings
Ensure safety and protective equipment is maintained and inspected per regulations