Safety & Health Specialist

Granite Construction • Louisville, KY

1d • $72,355 - $108,534 • Onsite

About The Position

The position is responsible for collaborating in the administration of the Company’s Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) and the corresponding regulations that relate to the safety of our work. This position travels to where our field crews are drilling water wells and installing or repairing large water well pumps to ensure best safety practices are utilized for the benefit of all team members.

Requirements

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in construction or applicable industry with safety related responsibilities required
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal (OSHA) safety and health regulations
• Demonstrate good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational, follow through and time management skills
• Ability to work in high production environment and respond swiftly
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize effectively
• Motivated self-starter
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid state issued driver’s license
• Travel required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Occupational Health or related field, preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Company team members, owner representatives, regulatory agencies, clinics, medical/testing facilities to ensure effective working relationships.
• Promote engagement with the company safety program and local incident prevention efforts to foster involvement and reduce at risk behaviors.
• Assist in the implementation of safety related programs to ensure strategic goals are met.
• Perform and document inspections, observations and audits to reduce incidents and ensure health and the well-being of our employees.
• Assist in the preparation and performance of safety meetings and training programs to improve knowledge and understanding of hazards and risks relative to work performed.
• Engage in regulatory agency inspections and investigations to assist in ensuring compliance and protecting Company interests.
• Assist in the development and review of job hazard analysis to ensure successful completion of work through identification of hazards and control measures.
• Assist in the investigation and communication of near misses, incidents and claims to make certain that Company interests are preserved.
• Perform periodic checks to ensure plans, corrective actions and deficiencies are corrected and documented in a timely fashion.
• Travels to where are the field work is and needs to be able to walk on uneven outdoor construction sites.
• Must have a clean driving record and be able to drive as part of daily responsibilities.

Benefits

• paid holidays
• sick leave
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• flexible spending plans
• musculoskeletal health programs
• mental wellness programs
• 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents for one of the PPO medical plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level