Safety Representative

Brycon Corporation•Reno, NV

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Representative will be responsible for encouraging safety in the workplace, ensuring compliance with safety regulations through regular inspections, and maintaining the Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP). This role involves participating in investigations of jobsite incidents, observing employee compliance with safety precautions, and identifying and correcting safety hazards. The representative will also be responsible for writing and updating Job Hazardous Analysis (JHA) documents, inspecting equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE), and collaborating with other on-site safety representatives. Daily review of Pre-Task Plans (PTP) with field crews, conducting jobsite safety inspections, and providing coaching are key aspects of this position. The role also includes preparing and distributing Tool Box Talk topics and performing other assigned duties. This is a safety-sensitive position that requires extended hours, including weekends and holidays, with compensation based on FLSA guidelines.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent desired
Some basic construction experience
Favorable driver’s record/valid license required
OSHA 30 certification
Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during work activities
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Knowledge and acceptance of good health and safety principles and practices during work
Thorough understanding of and ability to enforce all federal, state, local, and company regulations, protocols, and/or procedures
Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures essential
Ability to develop and deliver presentations
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel
Ability to supervise and train staff, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
Ability to develop, implement, and enforce safety programs and protocols
Ability to assist with maintenance of recordkeeping
Candidate must complete and pass a background and a ten-panel drug/alcohol testing

Responsibilities

Encourage safety in the workplace
Ensure with regular inspections that the appropriate safety regulations are followed in the workplace
Regularly review the Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP)
Assist with updating the IIPP as needed; keep the employees informed about changes
Assist with maintaining OSHA-mandated safety posters and monitor compliance
Participate in interviews of supervisors and employees to obtain facts about work place safety concerns
Participate in investigation of jobsite incidents
Observe employees at work to determine compliance with safety precautions and safety equipment used
Assist with correction of safety hazards identified
Order suspension of activity posing threat to workers
Write and update Job Hazardous Analysis (JHA or AHA) for each new project or task, in order to protect workers
Competent at inspection of equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure compliance
Work closely with safety representation from other on-site organizations to identify hazards and determine solutions for site-wide issues
Reviewing Pre-Task Plan (PTP) daily with field crews
Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections and document inspection results
Assist with correction of safety hazards identified and perform verbal and/or written coaching when required
Prepare and distribute Tool Box Talk topics
Other duties, as assigned