Safety & Health Specialist - Construction

CS Energy • Rochester, NY

151d • $75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist ensures all managers and supervisors insist on the maximum safety performance and awareness of all workers under their direction by enthusiastically and consistently administering all safety and health policies and procedures established in the CS Energy Environmental Health & Safety Program. This position is responsible for the implementation of the project-specific health and safety plan and for the daily coordination of EHS activities with the Project Management Team.

Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant EHS experience in the industrial, construction or environmental fields with progressively greater responsibility, with a focus on injury prevention, contractor safety programs, equipment operation safety, electrical safety and loss/damage control.
• Certified or pursuing certification as a Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) or Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST), or advanced degree.
• Has developed and delivered OSHA, DOT and EPA required training.
• Has completed an OSHA 30 Hour Construction Industry Outreach Course.
• Working knowledge of Safety and Health Standards and regulations (OSHA, DOT, EPA, etc.) and how to apply them to specific tasks/activities.
• Trained in Accident Investigation, HAZWOPER, Excavation/ Trenching, Fall Protection, Hazard Communication, Scaffold Safety, Fire Protection and Electrical Safety.
• OSHA 510, preferred.
• Excellent teamwork, communication and people skills a must.
• Strong verbal and written skills.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal capabilities.
• Has a solid time management system and demonstrates excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office products.
• Strong electrical background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains Health and Safety Plans (HASP) and ensures they are implemented.
• Ensures site compliance with specified safety and health requirements including federal, state and local laws, as well as OSHA regulations and all aspects of the HASP.
• Ensures all environmental, health and safety operations and policies comply with the applicable government, program, contract and task order requirements.
• Ensures the Project Supervision enforces the EHS procedures and policies and address non-compliance among all employees, subcontractors and vendors.
• Develops site specific orientations based on the CS Energy health and safety plans.
• Ensures proper personal protection equipment (PPE) is available and worn by project personnel.
• Attends Foremen's meetings and the planning huddles to ensure the project is pre-planning for safety.
• Leads the delivery of the weekly safety meetings.
• Lead site teams in effort to 'ZERO INCIDENTS' daily.
• Performs regular onsite EHS inspections. Recommends corrective action, if required, and follows up on deficiencies.
• Ensures all project documentation is being completed correctly and ensures it remains available on-site (i.e., Daily Reports/Field Notes, Safety Audits, Daily Safety Meetings (Take 5), Accident Investigation, Weekly Safety Meeting, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS), SWPPP inspections).
• Interfaces with the company's insurance provider, OSHA and the client on all job inspections and EHS-related issues.
• Coordinates with the occupational physicians regarding employee injuries, work status and employee appointments. Documents the case in detail until the employee is fully released.
• Performs accident/injury investigations and recommends corrective actions.
• Delivers OSHA, DOT, and EPA required training.

Benefits

• Competitive Salaries
• Discretionary Bonus Program
• Field Weekend Pay Program
• Project Incentive Bonus Program (based on position eligibility)
• Per-diem Program for Field Employees (based on eligibility)
• Vehicle Allowance & Gas Card Program (based on position eligibility)
• 401K Programs with Employer Matching
• Medical & Dental Benefits (Plan options 100% paid by employers), and Vision Plans
• Access to HSA with Employer Contribution
• Paid Referral Program
• Access to FSA - Health & Dependent Care
• Access to Short Term Disability
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Volunteer Time Off
• Student Loan Benefit Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees