Safety Engineer

Ryan Companies•Atlanta, OH

21h

About The Position

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is hiring a Safety Engineer for its Mission Critical team. The role may be based at a current location in Atlanta, Columbus, Ohio, Phoenix, South Bend, Indiana, or Minneapolis, and requires temporary travel to project locations. The Safety Engineer works with the Mission Critical Campus Safety Manager, Field Managers, employees, subcontractors, and project leadership to implement, monitor, and enforce project safety programs and support continual improvement of safety and health practices. The position monitors construction activities for compliance with applicable requirements, conducts inspections and safety evaluations, and supports safety training, incident investigations, regulatory reporting, and OSHA interactions. It also supports safety data analysis, subcontractor program review, medical treatment coordination for injured workers, and implementation of company drug and alcohol testing programs.

Requirements

At least 3 years of safety experience in the construction industry.
Good working understanding of OSHA requirements related to the construction industry.
OSHA 30-hour construction certificate.
Current first-aid, CPR, and AED training from a nationally recognized organization.
Associate or bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health, risk management, electrical engineering, or a related field of study.
Ability to work independently and productively with others.
Knowledge of LOTO requirements.
Effective oral communication skills, including the ability to relate to individuals and groups.
Good written communication skills and the ability to express ideas clearly.
Ability to use construction technology systems and multiple computer software platforms.
Leadership skills and ability to lead individuals or groups toward task completion.
Initiative and ability to work as a self-starter, complete tasks with little supervision, take a proactive approach, and develop solutions.
Ability to temporarily travel to project locations.
Eligibility to work in the U.S., subject to employment verification.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of mission critical project systems.
CSP, CIH, ASP, or CHST board-certified credential.

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Mission Critical Campus Safety Manager, Field Managers, and employees to implement, monitor, and enforce the safety program.
Contribute to safety and health program management, design, and continual improvement.
Monitor construction activities and advise management on compliance with applicable regulatory rules, regulations, and laws.
Collect and monitor project-specific safety programs from subcontractors.
Assist with investigations of project accidents, incidents, and near misses; analyze investigative data and help develop preventive measures to eliminate or control hazards and potential liability.
Assist with preparing and submitting accident reports required by federal, state, client, and local regulations.
Conduct regular safety inspections of projects, equipment, and materials, including inspections with project leadership or other project personnel, to identify hazards and ensure compliance.
Collect, develop, and distribute materials and information used in program development and safety protection training.
Help compile and distribute statistical reports on safety performance, accident costs, and OSHA-related fines.
Help develop databases for data analytics supporting operational improvement and zero-incident initiatives.
Participate in preconstruction safety meetings and safety committee meetings.
Review subcontractor JHAs, PTPs, and required permits.
Conduct project safety orientations, toolbox talks, and job safety meetings.
Assist with oversight of safety support personnel assigned to the project.
Evaluate safety and health programs for construction activities and advise supervision and management about adequacy and regulatory compliance.
Provide training and technical support on safety-related topics to supervision on mission critical projects.
Assist with implementation of company drug and alcohol testing programs.
Administer and coordinate medical treatment facilities for injured workers.
Interface with OSHA and assist at sites during compliance inspections.
Assist with and coordinate OSHA consultation visits, OSHA partnerships, and construction-site programs.
Assist with, coordinate, and participate in OSHA fine and citation meetings.