Site Safety and Health Officer- Dam Project

Thalle Construction Company•Louisville, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Thalle Construction Co., Inc. (“Thalle”) is currently seeking a Site Safety and Health Officer to assist us on a Dam Safety Modification project. Thalle, established in 1947, is a heavy civil construction company with a corporate office in Hillsborough, NC and a regional office in Alvarado, Texas. Thalle has construction projects throughout the Southeast region, Texas, and New Jersey with growth nationwide. Our diverse and expansive project scope of heavy civil infrastructure projects includes dams, reservoirs, locks, DOT roadway construction and bridges, large diameter utilities, landfills, mass excavation, wastewater, on-demand emergency services. We are a proud representative of Tully Group ( www.tullygroup.us ). The Tully Group is one the nation’s largest privately held, family-owned construction firms with their corporate office in New York City and long history of heavy civil projects in the Metro New York Area and New Jersey. Safety is our TOP priority! Thalle offers a competitive salary package with a full range of benefits, including major medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, generous PTO, paid company holidays, life insurance, and 401K with a company match, and more! Compensation is based on experience and qualifications. Thalle is an Equal Opportunity Employer, E-Verify and Drug Free Workplace.

Requirements

Qualified Site Safety and Health Officer in accordance with USACE EM 385 1 1
Minimum 10 years of experience
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or ability to meet project approval requirements
Proof of qualification for crane operators and oversight of crane compliance
Knowledge and administration of Confined Space Entry permits
Knowledge and administration of Hot Work permits
Experience with fall protection, electrical safety, fire prevention, and crane operations on active construction sites
Experience on heavy civil or federally regulated construction projects is required.
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
Must be able to talk, listen, and speak clearly on the telephone

Nice To Haves

Prior USACE project experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include verification of site safety qualifications, crane operator certifications, development and review of Critical Lift Plans, incident and exposure reporting, and coordination of safety permits.
Leading daily safety meetings
Conducting pre-employment, post-accident, and random drug screenings.
Conduct new employee orientations and site orientations
Maintain and develop project’s accident prevention plan.
Develop, submit, and implement activity hazard analyses for specific phases of work
Conduct inspections, identify safety problems, and implement corrective measures
Conduct safety training as needed and when needed
Monitor site conditions and respond appropriately to injuries, emergencies, or hazardous weather conditions
Conduct injury and accident investigations, determine contributing factors, and apply preventive measures
Maintain a positive working relationship with employee and client personnel
Act as a representative of the Thalle Safety Department
Conduct business with 100% integrity and professionalism