Safety Lead

M.C. Dean, Inc•Rock Hill, SC

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About The Position

The Construction Safety Lead oversees construction project Safety and Health (S&H) and risk management. The role manages multiple safety programs, develops and implements site-specific project safety plans, and collaborates with Project Management to implement and lead the Operational Risk Management (ORM) process. The Safety Lead develops and delivers safety training, conducts new-hire orientation and training, redesigns training materials and hands-on learning experiences, and monitors the effectiveness of training programs. The position interprets electrical safety standards and oversees the NFPA 70E training program. It also mentors safety professionals, communicates training updates across the organization, stays current on relevant regulatory, operational, and technical matters, and advises customers, project teams, and contractors on project-specific risk and hazard mitigation, S&H training, and technical reports. M.C. Dean describes itself as a provider of cyber-physical solutions for mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. It is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, and employs more than 9,000 professionals.

Requirements

At least 10 years of safety management experience, with an emphasis on developing and implementing training programs, with a high school diploma or GED.
Alternatively, at least 5 years of experience with a bachelor's degree in a safety management discipline; electrical experience is preferred.
Alternatively, at least 3 years of experience with a master's degree.
Experience conducting S&H training.
Expertise in regulatory compliance, including 1910, 1926, and EM-385.
Knowledge, skill, and experience with safety management systems, including ANSI-Z10, OHSAS 18001, and ISO 31000.
Understanding of culture and culture-building skills.
Ability to meet the listed demands, including extended computer-screen exposure and sitting, reaching, finger dexterity, listening, speaking, reading, applying general rules to specific problems, and understanding another person's speech.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
OSHA 500/502 Trainer designation.
Occupational Safety degree from an ABET-accredited program.
Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP).
Willingness to pursue Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) credentials.
Previous electrical, construction, industrial, federal, or commercial S&H experience.
Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional (CESCP).

Responsibilities

Oversee construction project Safety and Health (S&H) and risk management.
Manage multiple safety programs and develop and implement site-specific project safety plans.
Collaborate with Project Management to implement and lead the Operational Risk Management (ORM) process.
Create, develop, and implement safety training plans and curricula.
Conduct new-hire orientation, including OSHA 10, OSHA 30, and CPR/first-aid training.
Redesign training materials, programs, and the employee experience in hands-on training.
Interpret electrical safety standards, including the National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70E, and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), and oversee and manage the NFPA 70E training program.
Monitor and measure the effectiveness of training programs.
Mentor safety professionals, cross-train with other safety professionals, and communicate updates to safety training materials across the organization.
Remain current with regulatory, operational, and technical matters related to safety management and safety training programs.
Participate in meetings with customers, project team members, and contractors or subcontractors, and advise on project-specific risk and hazard mitigation plans, S&H training programs, and technical reports.