Safety Engineer (Mission Critical)

Aldridge•Montgomery, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Aldridge is seeking a Safety Engineer to join its team in Montgomery, Alabama. The Safety Professional serves in a consultative capacity, providing expert support, guidance, and motivation to operations management and employees at all levels. In partnership with management, the role also takes a hands-on approach to delivering safety initiatives and programs that develop a safety culture focused on Incident and Injury Free work (“Nobody Gets Hurt”). The position champions the Incident & Injury Free culture and leads and coordinates safety initiatives and related programs for a geographic region. It drives communication, planning, implementation, supervision, and measurement in compliance with corporate safety standards and procedures, OSHA requirements, and other federal and state regulations. The role may also involve occasional temporary or training assignments and other related duties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an Occupational Safety and Health discipline, such as OS&H Management, Human Factors, or Construction.
Knowledge of construction safety practices and current federal and OSHA regulations.
Strong time-management and prioritization skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to recognize discrepancies.
Responsibility and accountability for assigned tasks and projects.
Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications.
Willingness and ability to travel to job sites.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of direct experience in Construction Safety and Occupational Health disciplines; relevant internship experience or education may also be considered.
On-the-job experience, professional certifications, and a degree in Safety & Health may substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

Champion the organization’s Incident and Injury Free culture and strengthen defenses to control exposure while integrating human performance principles.
Administer the safety management system and provide recommendations to Divisional and Regional Operations, ensuring adherence to rules and policies.
Conduct safety training sessions and toolbox talks with crews at job sites.
Facilitate safety orientations for new employees across organizational disciplines.
Perform job site inspections and observations, document findings in the LMS, and report findings to management.
Coordinate supplemental inspections when introducing new processes or equipment, or when hazards are recognized.
Collaborate with managers, supervisors, and foremen to develop project safety preplans and hazard analyses for new jobs.
Verify timely completion of corrective actions for identified hazards.
Assist in investigating injuries and illnesses to determine root causes and recommend preventive measures.
Ensure compliance with the Hazard Communication Program, Emergency Action Plan, Fire Prevention Plan, Confined Space Entry Program, and other OSHA-required programs.
Maintain sufficient First Aid supplies and fire extinguishers in company vehicles and local offices.
Serve as a liaison between the company and general and subcontractors.
Lead initiatives to improve safety culture, reduce injury rates, and enhance morale.
Manage PPE order forms and stock levels.