Safety and Health Tech - Advanced Power Cycles - TN

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Harriman, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry level position that will assist in administering the company's Safety and Health Procedures. The position may perform first aid treatment and routine, less complex safety tasks as assigned.

Requirements

2 years' experience in a construction environment or the equivalent in education.
Must have leadership abilities and organizational skills including but not limited to the ability to train employees.
Should be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

1 year safety-related experience preferred
One or more of the following certifications: STS or STS-C NCCER Field Safety OSHA 30-Hour First-Aid and CPR certified

Responsibilities

Lead and support all safety related processes and programs as requested
Engage with your work team to ensure we achieve zero injuries
Use your stop work authority until the issue is resolved
Assist and support crews as needed with daily pre-job safety planning in the appropriate format
Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or mitigate hazards
Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (ie back-up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens)
Understand, train, support, implement, and follow lockout/tag out procedures
Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment
Use effective verbal and written communication skills
Listen to other employees and supervisor's suggestions, complaints, problems, safety concerns and recommendations, evaluate each and then devise and implement a plan of action based on that evaluation
Consult with supervisor and if needed HR on any issues
Perform drug and alcohol screens in accordance with company substance abuse policies and procedures
Conducts employee safety and health training and may assist in onboarding new professionals as needed
Conducts routine site safety, health, and environmental inspections
Supply, operate, or maintain personal protective equipment and perform inspections on such equipment when needed
May assist with accident investigations and learn to perform and lead investigations utilizing the appropriate forms and process
As directed by supervisor, consult with workers on workplace application of safety principles, practices, or techniques to mitigate all possible risks
Performs documentation, record keeping and filing functions
Implements and supports project programs and procedures such as security and emergency action plan with the guidance of supervisor
Acts as on-site first aid and medical provider
Enters safety and health data into word processing and spreadsheet type programs
Communicates with company worker's compensation manager
When requested assist supervisors in training / teaching safety practices, policies and procedures related to an employee's assigned tasks
Gain a complete understanding of the scope of work and the related parts of the project
Develop a thorough understanding of the project plans, specifications and schedule as they relate to that portion of the work assigned
Conduct tool box meetings and communicate safety concerns, work scope, plans and schedules to the crews
Observe functioning of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement
Ensure that construction equipment is correctly operated, maintained, in good working order, and Daily Equipment Inspections are completed for equipment being used
Comply with Company Code of Conduct and jobsite policies
Perform all other job related duties as requested by supervisor