Onsite Safety Professional - Public Rail System - New York City Metro Area

Arthur J. Gallagher • Pleasantville, NY

244d • $35,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Join our growing team of dedicated professionals at Gallagher Bassett, who guide those in need to the best possible outcomes for their health and wellbeing. You'll be part of a resilient team that works together to redefine the boundaries of excellence. At our organization, we value collaboration and making a positive impact in the lives of our clients and claimants, offering you the opportunity to join a team where your skills and dedication can truly make a difference. GUIDE. GUARD. GO BEYOND. Gallagher is a global leader in insurance, risk management and consulting services. We help businesses grow, communities thrive and people prosper. We live a culture defined by The Gallagher Way, our set of shared values and guiding tenets. A culture driven by our people, over 40,000 strong, serving our clients with customized solutions that will protect them and fuel their futures. Gallagher Bassett Technical Services is seeking a qualified environmental, health, and safety (EHS) professional to become a valued member of our Safety & Health team. The ideal candidate for this position must be a proactively motivated individual with the ability to manage projects and deliver quality consulting services with minor supervision. This Safety Coordinator position is a long-term contract-based full-time position overseeing safety operations related public rail system corridor infrastructure project. The Safety Coordinator(s) shall exclusively be responsible for safety matters related to the Work Site for which they are assigned to and shall not have any other responsibilities associated with the Contract.

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of excavation, tunneling, civil utility and public rail system construction experience.
• Successful completion of the 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety & Health (29 CFR 1926) Course.
• Competent to instruct and provide training/instruction on-site personnel as needed.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree OR High school diploma with an additional 5 years of professional experience.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or Certified Health and Safety Technician (CHST) preferred, but not required.
• Previous professional EHS consulting experience and familiarity with tunneling and civil/public rail system construction work.
• Successful completion of the 40-hour NYC-Department of Buildings Site Safety Manager Course.
• Bi-lingual or multi-lingual communication skills.
• Located in the NYC Metro area.

Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce applicable safety and security Programs in accordance with all federal, state, local, and our customer's demands.
• Oversee and manage all site activities that relate to safe work practices.
• Review project engineering designs and plans.
• Ensure our Clients' subcontractors perform all required actions and duties as it relates to system safety compliance; fire/ life safety; safety training; required safety certification; emergency procedures, plans and drills; and any other related risk management compliance.
• Experience and understanding of the construction work being performed and all Safety/security implications related to rail system operations.
• Perform daily safety inspection report audits and related testing and verification of system readiness.
• Coordination of Safety personnel for construction or build-out projects/activities.
• Manage the supply and deployment of PPE to field personnel.
• Coordination of Safety related items with the General Contractor's office.
• Familiarity with and environmental regulations and guidelines and workplace hazard controls; and ability to provide recommendations to reduce potential workplace hazards.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
• Life and accident insurance
• 401(K) and Roth options
• Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
• Educational expense reimbursement
• Paid parental leave
• Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
• Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
• Training programs
• Gallagher Thrive program - elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
• Charitable matching gift program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree