Construction Safety Engineer

Hoar•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Safety Engineer is responsible for project-wide safety and health administration, including reviewing on-site programs, conducting site audits, participating in incident investigations, training personnel, assisting with workers’ compensation claims, and administering first aid when necessary. The position may interact with all personnel at a project site and may require travel up to 40% of the time. The role supports compliance with Hoar’s Health and Safety Program and company safety goals, helps implement safety programs, and works with the project team to identify hazards and prevent incidents. It also involves maintaining safety documentation, supporting safety orientations and meetings, and helping the project team meet company and client requirements.

Requirements

Preferred experience: 0–3 years of field experience in construction safety with a four-year degree in a safety-related discipline, or five years of experience dedicated solely to building construction safety, or equivalent combinations of CSP, OHST, CHST, and similar credentials.
Current OSHA 500 or 502 training within four years.
Current Emergency First Aid, CPR, and AED training within two years.
Working knowledge, experience, and documented continuing education in fall protection, scaffolds, excavation, confined space, crane/equipment operations, electrical safety, incident investigation, and related safety and health training.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, twisting, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling light to moderate weight.
Ability to travel between locations using private and commercial transportation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Administer GC and Owner safety program requirements.
Develop specific on-site safety programs as required.
Conduct site audits to identify unsafe practices and conditions, recommend corrections, and apply relevant regulations.
Lead or perform accident investigations.
Train personnel.
Report workers’ compensation claims and administer on-site workers’ compensation processes for Hoar Construction and subcontractor injuries.
Maintain records and document control for HAZCOM, training, and related materials, including reports to the Owner.
Assist in developing and maintaining Hazard Analysis Documentation.
Administer first aid, CPR, and AED services when necessary.
Stay current on safety regulations.
Perform other duties and services to support successful project delivery and client satisfaction.
Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality.
Promote compliance with the company Health and Safety Program (HSP) and assist the project team in meeting company safety goals.
Assist in implementing safety-related programs to meet or exceed company safety standards.
Perform and document jobsite safety inspections, emphasizing hazard recognition and unsafe behaviors to prevent incidents and correct unsafe working conditions.
Assist the project team in reviewing Job Hazard Analyses and safety submittals.
Participate in pre-construction meetings when requested to analyze risk and identify hazards associated with scopes of work.
Assist in preparing and delivering safety meetings to communicate company safety requirements.
Ensure project safety documentation is maintained and filed in compliance with the HSP.
Assist the project team in developing and conducting jobsite safety orientations.