Construction Safety Engineer/Technician

IEW Construction Group•Hamilton Township, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

IEW Construction Group is a heavy civil construction company, currently searching for a SAFETY ENGINEER/TECHNICIAN to join our growing Safety Team. This is a highly visible, pro-active and "hands-on" position. You will be working with our Safety Team responsible for safety related matters including OSHA compliance on multi-million dollar construction sites.

Requirements

Experience working with a construction company in a safety role
Strong communication skills - Technical writing skills
OSHA 30 a MUST
Ability to work in a fast-paced team oriented professional work environment and field operations.
Must be flexible and have the ability to prioritize a diverse workload.
Detail oriented.
Working knowledge of construction, marine and heavy highway.
College degree.. BS in Occupational Health & Safety a plus, related discipline or equivalent.
Previous experience with Unions a plus.
2 years of experience working in the safety field.
Computer skills a must including excel and word.
Ability to work in conditions that include frequent outside environment with exposure to inclement weather.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Travel will be necessary throughout NJ, PA and surrounding states.
Off-shift and weekend work may be required at times.
Ability to physically walk a construction site, including climbing of ladders and scaffolding.
Must be able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week and travel throughout the entire State of NJ, PA and surrounding states.
Must be able to work in the US for any employer

Nice To Haves

BS in Occupational Health & Safety a plus, related discipline or equivalent.
Previous experience with Unions a plus.

Responsibilities

Monitor safety for construction projects.
Responsible for job hazard analysis, identify safety hazards, and implement safety programs.
Administer policies, rules and procedures of the company's safety program as they apply to employee's protection, public safety, equipment and property protection.
Administrative responsibility for the safety program on projects assigned.
Conduct safety audits of assigned projects to ensure compliance with applicable client rules and regulations, federal and state regulations and/or laws including OSHA and corporate regulations.
Investigate serious accident and major environmental incidents.
Manage the planning, preparation and presentation of safety training as needed.
Manage the database related to safety program and write necessary reports.
Other duties as assigned.