HSE Specialist I

TNT Crane & Rigging•Lexington, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The HSE Specialist I promotes a Safety First culture while conducting safety meetings for employees at the facility and in the field. The role maintains customer focus and complies with State and Federal laws, Southway Crane & Rigging, LLC. policies, and customer safety and environmental policies. The position supports the Columbia/Lexington and North Augusta, South Carolina areas; candidates must live within or in either of those areas.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in safety operations (the posting also states a minimum of 1–3 years elsewhere).
Strong organizational skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple daily tasks and work within tight deadlines.
Ability to conduct crane operator, rigging, and driving assessments and document and report results.
Ability to investigate, interview, and record information about near misses and incidents.
Ability to read and interpret crane load charts and the crane owner’s and operation manual, and calculate load percentages.
Knowledge of proper rigging techniques for safe lifting.
Must live within or in the Columbia/Lexington or North Augusta, South Carolina area.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in a health and safety-related discipline.

Responsibilities

Communicate safety policies to customers and Southway employees before and during job tasks.
Conduct field audits at customer job sites to verify proper crane and equipment setup.
Verify that proper rigging and techniques are used during lifts.
Audit Southway Operators, Riggers, and Signal Persons for company-issued credentials.
Audit quarterly sling, shackle, and chain logs for each crane.
Audit semi-truck drivers’ inspection logs and logbooks.
Monitor and inspect cranes, semi-trucks, pickup trucks, and/or trailers for tire wear and vehicle inspection reports.
Conduct crane operator and rigging assessments of Southway employees, record results, and send reports to the branch office.
Conduct driving assessments of Southway employees.
Investigate and interview relevant parties about near misses and incidents, and record information.
Read, interpret, and calculate load percentages using crane load charts and the crane owner’s and operation manual.
Recognize proper rigging techniques to ensure safe lifting of loads.
Perform other job duties as assigned.