Safety Officer

NORLEE INVESTMENTS LLC•Tampa, FL

4d•$90,000 - $105,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Safety Officer must plan, schedule, and prepare for work to reduce and eliminate hazards in advance. This role provides safety direction while ensuring adherence to all safety regulations and programs with the site leadership and employees. The Safety Officer must play a major role in helping to build a culture of personal awareness and safety accountability.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in a Safety related discipline or a combination of experience and education with a minimum of ten (10) years of verifiable construction experience
A minimum of three (3) years of relevant safety experience
OSHA certified
First Aid/CPR certified
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to express opinions and ideas, both verbally and in writing, in a clear concise manner
Ability to listen
Keeps emotions under control
Demonstrates group presentation skills
Exhibits strong leadership qualities
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Proficient computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 tools including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Communicates Effectively: Is effective in a variety of communication settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels; Attentively listens to others; Adjusts to fit the audience and the message; Provides timely and helpful information to others across the organization; Encourages the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions
Manages Conflict: Steps up to conflicts, seeing them as opportunities; Works out tough agreements and settles disputes equitably; Facilitates breakthroughs by integrating diverse views and finding common ground or acceptable alternatives; Settles differences in productive ways with minimum noise
Instills Trust: Follows through on commitments; Is seen as direct and truthful; Keeps confidences; Practices what he/she preaches; Shows consistency between words and actions
Decision Quality: Makes sound decisions, even in the absence of complete information; Relies on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgement when making decisions; Considers all relevant factors and uses appropriate decision-making criteria and principles; Recognizes when a quick 80% solution will suffice.

Responsibilities

Regularly inspecting the site to identify potential dangers and defective equipment
Developing and enforcing safety policies and procedures that comply with regulations
Providing safety training to workers and ensuring they understand and follow safety protocols
Conducting thorough investigations of accidents and near-miss incidents to determine the cause and prevent similar incidents
Assisting in the development and implementation of emergency response plans, including evacuation procedures and first aid protocols
Monitoring the site for compliance with safety regulations and standards, and ensuring suppliers comply with legislation
Preparing reports and submitting them to authorities, and documenting hazards and updated safety plans
Keeping up to date with standards and government regulations
Keeping meticulous records to ensure compliance with various laws
Scheduling maintenance for equipment and monitoring its condition
Conducting thorough risk assessments to identify potential hazards on construction sites and implanting effective control measures
Collaborating with FOM’s, PM’s, DOFO, Superintendents, and Safety Director, about integrating safety considerations into project planning and execution. (JHA’s, Toolbox Talks, Pre-Construction)