Safety Professional

Fessler & Bowman Inc•Wheatfield, IN

About The Position

The Project Safety Professional 2 is an entry-level position requiring safety experience and some construction experience. The role receives direction and guidance from the Safety Manager, Project Manager, or above while carrying out and prioritizing tasks under project safety plans and the Fessler & Bowman safety manual. Its primary purpose is to help maintain a safe workplace by identifying unsafe conditions and acts and immediately reporting them to the Safety Manager, Project Manager, or site team for correction. The Safety Professional supports the site-wide safety program through job hazard analyses, incident reporting, instruction, toolbox talks, safety inspections, and morning huddles. The role collaborates with line supervisors to support compliance with safety policies, conducts and documents site inspections, coaches and mentors field teams, and collects, analyzes, and reports performance metrics to help improve procedures and safe work practices. It also coordinates, develops, administers, monitors, and audits safety training and maintains reports on completed training. This is a traveling position. The first project is expected to last 6 months to 1 year. Travel may include movement between job sites and regional offices, with compensation when applicable. Work environments may include extreme temperatures, areas near traffic, loud and frequent noise, confined spaces, heights, and indoor or outdoor settings. The employee will frequently use hands or fingers to handle or feel.

Requirements

At least 2 years of safety experience is preferred.
Some construction experience; construction safety experience is preferred.
OSHA 30 certification.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Sound knowledge of construction safety and current federal, state, and provincial safety requirements.
Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills in individual and group settings.
Ability to work autonomously and organize and prioritize time and tasks effectively.
CPR and first aid certification.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 510 – OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry is recommended.
Fluency in both English and Spanish is preferred.
Experience as an accomplished Safety Trainer is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support implementation of the site-wide safety program and provide technical guidance.
Perform job hazard analyses, incident reporting, instruction, toolbox talks, safety inspections, and morning huddle meetings.
Collaborate with line supervisors to support compliance with safety policies, particularly in site operations.
Conduct and document regular site inspections to verify adherence to the safety program.
Maintain a visible field presence by coaching and mentoring on safety programs.
Collect, analyze, and report performance metrics, and help improve procedures and safe work practices.
Coordinate and conduct safety training activities and schedules.
Monitor and report on safety training programs and schedules.
Develop, publish, and administer training modules, assessments, and course schedules.
Monitor and audit training programs.
Develop and manage reports on completed training.
Communicate and uphold the Company’s commitment to Integrity and Code of Ethics.
Perform other relevant tasks as assigned.