Senior Site Safety Representative - Cohasset, MN

Hunt Electric•Duluth, MN

2d•$85,500 - $118,750•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for monitoring workplace activities and ensuring compliance with safety protocols while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality. Site is in Cohasset, MN.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
7+ years of experience in a related construction safety role or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the safety industry.
Demonstrates industry knowledge and independent judgment to make decisions.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Have the ability to communicate with individuals from a variety of backgrounds.
Ability to effectively train positively influences and motivates others.
Proven problem-solving, time management, and customer service skills.
Strong attention to detail, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Proficient with Microsoft Office and ability to learn new programs and applications.
Employees are frequently required to walk on uneven surfaces, and occasionally required to kneel, limb, reach, stoop, climb, crouch or crawl.
This position requires the ability to lift files, open file cabinets, and bend or stand as necessary.
This position may occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
This job operates at job sites and is exposed to hazards typical of a construction site, regularly requiring work boots, hard hat, high visibility vest, eye protection and gloves.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Health, Risk Management or related field preferred.
Experience in the electrical industry preferred.

Responsibilities

Act as the on-site Senior Safety Representative on the jobsite, collaborating with project teams to ensure adherence to safety standards and foster a culture of safety excellence.
Develop professional relationships with General Foreman, Project Managers, and field employees through strong leadership to promote a safety driven culture.
Educate field staff regarding safety procedures and processes.
Provide toolbox talks, formal training and coaching and consultations with field staff.
Inspect company operations to determine compliance with safety standards.
Inspect temporary electrical installations.
Perform ergonomic risk assessments.
Recommend corrections or additional precautions to ensure compliance with established regulations.
Responsible for formal audit reporting.
Interpret customer safety requirements and develop site specific safety plans accordingly.
Implement customer safety processes and requirements.
Distribute educational materials for review.
Report findings of near miss, incident, and injury investigations and provide corrective action follow up.
Report corrections and progress to Safety Manager as requested.
Elevate concerns as needed.
Analyze processes, behaviors and incident trends.
Recommend process improvements where indicated.