Field Site Health & Safety Officer

ENTACT

3h • Onsite

About The Position

The position of Field Site Health & Safety Officer will ensure personnel, equipment, and site activities are in compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies at field locations around the country. Associates must be open to periods of sustained project-based travel. HAZWOPER training is highly preferred but not required. Associates must have a valid Driver’s license with no driving restrictions which interfere with job requirements.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Occupational Health and Safety OR equivalent degree/work experience in the environmental construction and remediation sector.
• Full-time professional safety practice may be substituted for a degree.
• Working knowledge of OSHA 1926 and 1910 standards.
• Familiarity with both real-time and integrated air monitoring instruments.
• Familiarity with behavior-based safety programs.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training required; and the ability to pass a pre-placement medical examination and substance abuse screening.
• Must have strong working knowledge of OSHA 1926 and 1910 standards, equipment, tools, mechanical devices, and their uses.
• Previous construction and/or hazardous waste work experience.
• Associates must have a valid Driver’s license with no driving restrictions which interfere with job requirements.
• Associates must be open to periods of sustained project-based travel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with behavior-based safety programs is a plus.
• HAZWOPER training is highly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Implement, promote, and participate in ENTACT’s behavior-based safety program to prevent, correct, or control unsafe behavior, equipment, or environmental conditions to achieve the company goal of zero incidents.
• Be knowledgeable of the various job tasks and skill sets of site personnel including laborers and equipment operators and the operation of tools and equipment that they use.
• Assign qualified mentors to new site personnel.
• Conduct or coordinate training of workers concerning regulatory and company health and safety requirements, use of safety equipment, devices, PPE, first aid, chemical or contaminant exposure protection, and other safety training as needed.
• Inspect vehicles, machinery, tools, equipment, and safety devices to identify and correct potential hazards, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Coordinate and conduct site emergency drills.
• Supervise decontamination of personnel and equipment.
• Conduct or direct testing of air quality, noise, temperature, or radiation.
• Ensure monitoring equipment is calibrated and operational.
• Compile, analyze, and interpret statistical data related to exposure factors concerning occupational illnesses and incidents.
• Perform respirator fit tests.
• Select personal protective equipment based upon the site-specific HASP, chemical properties, and air sampling results.
• Verify that all on-site ENTACT personnel have the required training, medical exams, and are fit for duty.
• Assist with the preparation and review of Job Safety Analyses, observations, and various other reports.
• Report and investigate all incidents and significant near losses (NLI/LI) to develop solutions and prevent recurrence.
• Schedule Job Safety Observations (JSO).
• Promote the use of Stop Work Authority.
• Coordinate or conduct safety orientations for site personnel.
• Coordinate or conduct safety meetings discussing tasks, hazards, Job Safety Analyses, and behavior-based tools performance.
• Maintain daily communications with the FPM and Project Health and Safety Coordinator (PHSC) regarding work status and scheduled or upcoming job activities as they relate to safe work practices.
• Complete various reports and forward to ENTACT’ Corporate Health and Safety Department in a timely manner.
• Communicate with and monitor subcontractor personnel to ensure compliance with site safety requirements.
• Monitor behavior-based safety tools and performance and determine health and safety target items.
• Actively look for ways to improve the overall quality of safety performance.
• Experienced with computer application software including MS Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Consistently meet deadlines and contribute to a positive, safe, high-quality culture in a fast-paced environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• ENTACT offers an excellent compensation package, bonus opportunity, health plan-medical, dental, vision, life, disability, sick pay per state law, and 401k.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees