Safety Engineer

Atkinson Construction • Renton, WA

7d • $80,000 - $110,000

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 jobsites. In addition, this position is responsible for conducting employee safety training and consults 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 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.

Nice To Haves

• BCSP Construction Health Safety Technician (CHST) or BCSP Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure the safety of employees, subcontractors, and general public.
• Enforce corporate and project specific safety and health programs as well as federal, state, and local safety standards.
• Assist in development and coordination of project specific safety program.
• Identify known/potential exposures and recommend corrective action.
• Report project specific safety performance and future plans.
• Assist with maintaining and managing all required training
• Develop, coordinate, and implement 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.

Benefits

• health benefits (medical and dental plans)
• paid time off (vacation, sick and holiday)
• financial benefits (retirement plan with both match and annual company contribution, life insurance, short and long term disability, and commuter benefits)
• fitness reimbursement
• healthcare and dependent care pre-tax spending plans
• tuition reimbursement
• back-up daycare and family support benefits
• EAP
• work life assistance
• holiday contribution program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees