Safety Specialist

PC Construction Company•South Burlington, VT

7d•$70,000 - $75,000

About The Position

PC is on the lookout for an enthusiastic Safety Specialist to spearhead our safety efforts in the Vermont area. Your role will center around bringing to life PC’s “Safety Starts With Me Culture.” As an integral part of our safety team, you’ll collaborate with superintendents and project managers to achieve a top-notch EMR through adherence to regulations, application, and teamwork. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your skills and experience to elevate your career. We’re seeking candidates with a B.S. in Occupational Safety and Health, strong communication skills (fluency in English and Spanish is a bonus, but not essential), and the ability to clearly express practices, processes, and procedures. You should also excel in problem-solving and have strong computer skills. Previous experience in construction safety internships are a plus!

Requirements

B.S. in Occupational Safety and Health
Strong communication skills
Ability to clearly express practices, processes, and procedures.
Excel in problem-solving
Strong computer skills

Nice To Haves

Fluency in English and Spanish
Previous experience in construction safety internships

Responsibilities

Assist Project Management with the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the Project Specific Safety Plan.
Assist the project team with daily pre-planning activities, through risk assessments and job hazard analysis, identifying hazards and implementing controls.
Provide leadership and assume ownership of our overall safety culture; foster a proactive reporting environment, and anticipate problems and provide effective solutions.
Conduct regular project safety inspections, report deficiencies, analyze inspection and incident data to identify opportunities to develop preventive and corrective practices.
Participate in regulatory agency inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with all local, state, & federal regulations.
Conduct, develop, and oversee all project wide related safety training.
Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions and conclusions; and monitor results to make improvements or take corrective action.