Safety Advisor - Construction

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

Forbes Bros Timberline (FBTL) is seeking an energetic Safety Advisor (Full time, Permanent) to support our dynamic team based out of Albuquerque, NM . This position requires an individual that is able and willing to travel to various project sites and at time inter-state travel may be required. The Safety Advisor will travel to various project locations in the and will work closely with the project operations team to promote compliance of safety procedures and protocols and improve safety standards in the field. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership and team building skills, including the ability to lead by example, build consensus, actively listen, and engage/influence employees at all levels. FB Timberline has a family-oriented culture that focuses on flexibility, communication, growth & respect in the workplace. Welcome to this exciting career opportunity! FB Timberline is a subsidiary under the Forbes Bros USA Inc. umbrella. Forbes Bros USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to best practices in recruiting and hiring to promote diversity and equality in the workplace. We thank all applicants for their interest, however; only those candidates who meet the requirements noted will be contacted. In compliance with Client and Project/Work site requirements, candidates may be required to undergo pre-access screening.

Requirements

Minimum three (3) plus years of experience as an HSE practitioner in the construction industry.
Able and willing to travel to various project sites and office locations
Have and maintain a valid driver license and acceptable driver abstract
In compliance with Client and Project/Work site requirements, candidates may be required to undergo pre-access screening

Nice To Haves

Experience in electrical utility (Transmission, Distribution, Substation) construction work environment, strongly preferred
Knowledge/experience with HS&E Management Systems and audit tools including Certificate of Recognition (COR) and OHSAS 18001

Responsibilities

Provide guidance to field employees and foreman on the proper/safe execution of work tasks according to client and company standards.
Act as a change agent in the transition to a Zero Injury/Occupational Illness culture.
Assist Workers, Supervisors, Managers and Leadership in performing hazard assessments, workplace inspections, incident investigations, and assessing compliance to applicable legislation and internal/customer protocols.
Development of health and safety performance measures and implementing the FBL HSE Strategic Business Plan.
Lead or support: Tailboard meetings, HSE training and orientations, corrective actions, and Project/HSE Business Plan initiatives
Work with our clients to complete: Project Safety Plans, Hazard/Risk Registries, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and HSE Audits.
Work with internal and external stakeholders to address HSE related issues.
Collaborating with field employees, supervisors and managers to identify and execute opportunities for continual improvement.
Work closely with Operations Management in managing aspects of HSE including incident prevention, training compliance and addressing concerns.
Report on all incidents, client HSE concerns and regulatory involvement to the H&S Director and Operational Management.
Develop job safety analysis and safe work procedures as required.
Actively engaging workers and supervisors by having a focused field presence to improve safety performance and address concerns.
Leading by example, continually showing support of the client and company HSE initiatives
Perform other tasks related to this function as assigned