Construction Safety Engineer

Hoar•Austin, TX

19d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Safety Engineer is responsible for project-wide safety and health administration including reviewing specific on-site programs, performing site audits, participating in incident investigations, training personnel, assisting with managing workers’ compensation claims, and administering first aid when necessary. This position may interact with all personnel on a project site at various times. In this role you may be required to travel up to 40% of the time.

Requirements

Current OSHA 500 or 502 training within four years
Current Emergency First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) training within two years
Working knowledge, experience, and documented continuing education in fall protection, scaffolds, excavation, confined space, crane/equipment operations, electrical, and incident investigation and other such safety/health related training
Valid Driver's License required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Construction Mgmt, Civil Eng or related field
0-3 years of field experience in construction safety plus a 4 year degree in a safety-related discipline OR Five (5) years of experience dedicated solely to building construction safety construction safety or equivalent combinations of CSP, OHST, CHST, etc.

Responsibilities

Administers both the GC and Owner safety program requirements.
Develops specific onsite programs, as required.
Performs site audits for unsafe practices, conditions-make recommendations and/or know specific regulation on proper corrections
Leads/performs accident investigations.
Trains personnel.
Reports WC claims and performs onsite WC administration for both Hoar Construction and subcontractor injuries.
Performs recordkeeping/document control for HAZCOM, training etc. This includes various reports to Owner.
Assists in developing/maintaining Hazard Analysis Documentation.
Administers First Aid, CPR, AED where necessary.
Stays current on safety regulations.
Performs other duties and services to ensure a successful project is delivered and client is satisfied.
Maintains excellent attendance and punctuality.
Promote compliance with the company Health and Safety Program (HSP) and assist the project team with meeting company safety goals.
Assist in the implementation of safety related programs to meet or exceed company safety standards.
Perform and document jobsite safety inspections with special emphasis on hazard recognition and unsafe behaviors, to prevent incidents and correct unsafe working conditions.
Assist the project team in reviewing Job Hazard Analysis and safety submittmits.
Participate in pre-construction meetings when requested to analyze risk and support the project team by effectively identifying hazards associated with various scopes of work.
Assist in the preparation and delivery of safety meetings to ensure company safety requirements are effectively communicated.
Ensure project safety documentation is maintained and filed in compliance with the Health and Safety Program (HSP).
Assist the project team in developing and conducting jobsite safety orientations.