Safety Engineer

Atkinson Construction•Lynchburg, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Safety Engineer works to ensure the safety of employees, subcontractors, and the general public on the project. The Safety Engineer is responsible for enforcing Atkinson's Safety and Health Policy as well as local and federal safety standards on job sites. In addition, this position is responsible for conducting employee safety training and consulting with project supervisors to develop safe work plans for all phases and tasks. Successful candidates will exemplify safety as a value.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in safety and health or related discipline
4+ years of relevant construction safety experience
OSHA 30-hour training
Able to manage multiple competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Demonstrated ability to communicate and influence supervisors, peers, and external partners
Proof of training/competency in managing crane, fall protection, excavation, and heavy equipment safety
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis in order to be considered.

Nice To Haves

BCSP Construction Health Safety Technician (CHST) or BCSP Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred
Underground or tunnel experience preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee and ensure the safety of employees, subcontractors, and the general public
Enforce corporate and project-specific safety and health programs as well as federal, state, and local safety standards
Assist in the development and coordination of project-specific safety programs
Identify known/potential exposures and recommend corrective action
Report project-specific safety performance and plans
Assist with maintaining and managing all required training
Develop, coordinate, and implement the overall project-specific safety program
Work closely with field supervision to plan more complex safety aspects of the project construction, including critical lifts, hazardous material handling, etc
Develop project-specific safety training for jobsite personnel, including subcontractors
Coordinate third-party safety reviews, including OSHA