Safety & Health Spec/Advisor - Combined Cycle - GA

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Cartersville, GA

About The Position

This is a mid-level project position responsible for implementing and maintaining the Company's Safety and Health Procedures on a smaller, less complex construction project. The role performs medium- to high-complexity tasks and may supervise other safety and health professionals. It may also act as a project manager and manage a project team, whose composition can vary by project. The position supports safety and health programs, site inspections, investigations, training, reporting, contractor administration, workers' compensation, and project security. It may provide on-site first aid and medical support, develop safety and industrial hygiene consulting plans and studies, analyze study data, and report findings and recommendations. The role also supports continuous improvement and associated change management. The position works in construction-site and office environments and is considered safety sensitive. Construction-site conditions may include confined or awkward spaces, temperature extremes, inclement weather, challenging lighting, distracting noise, and hazardous equipment.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in a construction environment.
At least 4 years of safety and health experience.
Ability to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle records searches.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Safety and health certification.
Bachelor's degree.
Knowledge of safety and health standards and practices.
Knowledge of company substance abuse policies and procedures.
Knowledge of workers' compensation policies and procedures.
Knowledge of construction contracting strategies and contract administration.
Knowledge of company safety and health consultation capabilities and ability to perform as a consultant.
Ability to perform first aid and medical functions.
Communication skills.
Ability to use word-processing and spreadsheet software.
Ability to write detailed reports.
Human relations skills.
Conflict management skills.
Supervisory skills.
Ability to interface effectively with clients and government officials.
First Aid certification.
CPR certification.
Drug testing certification.
OSHA 500/501.
Safety and Health Program Administration certification.
OSHA 10-hour certification.

Responsibilities

Implement, administer, and maintain the project Drug and Alcohol Substance Abuse Program.
Develop and conduct employee safety and health training programs.
Conduct detailed site safety and health inspections.
Manage project security contracts, programs, and policies.
Perform record-keeping and filing functions.
Conduct incident and injury/illness investigations and write detailed reports.
Complete applicable company safety and health program documents.
Interface with clients and government officials.
Manage construction contractor safety and health program administration.
Administer project workers' compensation programs and procedures.
May act as an on-site first aid and medical provider.
Provide supervision, training, development, and performance management for direct reports.
Develop and implement safety and industrial hygiene consulting plans and studies.
Analyze data from Safety and Health studies and compile reports with findings and recommendations, including administrative, emergency, and PPE controls.
Support continuous improvement efforts and change management associated with implementing improvements.
Act as a project manager, including managing a project team.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Disability insurance.
Wellness program.
Flexible work schedules.
Paid vacation and holiday time.
Sick time and dependent sick time.
Company-matched 401(k) plan.
Adoption reimbursement.
Tuition reimbursement.
Vendor discounts.
Employment referral program.
AD&D insurance.
Pre-tax accounts.
Voluntary legal plan.
B&V Credit Union.
Potential eligibility for a performance-based bonus program.
Employee stock ownership and participation in financial rewards through stock ownership.