Senior Safety Professional

Fessler & Bowman Inc•New Carlisle, IN

About The Position

The Senior Project Safety Professional plans, coordinates, and executes safety responsibilities in accordance with project safety plans and the Fessler & Bowman safety manual. The role coordinates and manages safety at small- to medium-sized or scoped projects, implementing, executing, maintaining, and documenting project safety efforts. The position requires experience in a similar safety role and intermediate safety competencies, knowledge, and experience, preferably in construction safety. The employee receives direction, guidance, and counsel from the Safety Manager or above to complete short- and long-term tasks and project-level goals. The role supports the site-wide safety program and provides technical guidance on job hazard analyses, incident reporting, instruction, toolbox talks, safety inspections, and morning huddles. It collaborates with line supervisors to support compliance with safety policies, maintains a visible presence in the field through coaching and mentoring, and gathers and reports performance metrics to help improve procedures and safe work practices. Travel between job sites and regional offices is required; Fessler & Bowman will compensate when applicable. The work may take place in varied environments, including high or low temperatures, areas near traffic, noisy settings, confined spaces, at heights, and indoors or outdoors. Recruitment includes a phone screen, an in-person meeting, and pre-employment background and drug checks.

Requirements

OSHA 510 – OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry certification is required.
OSHA 30 certification.
At least 5 years of safety experience is preferred.
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 effectively organize and prioritize time and tasks.
CPR and first aid certified.

Nice To Haves

Construction safety experience.
Accomplished Safety Trainer.

Responsibilities

Support implementation of the site-wide safety program and provide technical guidance.
Perform job hazard analyses and support incident reporting.
Instruct courses and conduct toolbox talks, safety inspections, and morning huddle meetings.
Collaborate with line supervisors to ensure compliance with safety policies, especially for on-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 stimulate improvements to procedures and safe work practices.
Coordinate and conduct safety training activities and training 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 and 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.