Site & Safety Health Officer - Goldsboro, NC

VetJobs•Goldsboro, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Site & Safety Health Officer leads the project safety and health program in coordination with the project superintendent and Regional Safety Supervisor. The role maintains a safe project environment for Haskell personnel, contract partners, clients, and the general public, and coordinates project activities to comply with applicable safety rules, regulations, and policies. The officer participates in site safety orientations and meetings; monitors and coaches daily Safe Work Plans; conducts and documents safety audits; maintains project safety records; reviews contract partner documentation; supports incident investigations and reporting; administers work permit programs; and coordinates or conducts training. The role also promotes Haskell safety policies, supports preplanning, addresses hazards, communicates with safety leadership, and maintains professional competency through ongoing training and development. The position is based in Goldsboro, North Carolina. The employee must be flexible regarding travel and project assignments. Physical duties include visiting other locations and regularly standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, talking, and hearing; the role also requires moving light to medium weights of 10–50 pounds and using a keyboard and equipment.

Requirements

At least two years of active safety experience in the construction industry, or pursuit of a safety-related degree.
Current OSHA 30-hour Construction Industry training, obtained within the past three years.
A recognized STS, CSST, or CSSS certification through BCSP or NCCER.
Thorough understanding of and ability to enforce federal, state, local, and company safety regulations.
Ability to recognize construction safety hazards and demonstrate effective ways to address or reassess hazardous conditions.
Good interpersonal skills, including verbal and non-verbal communication.
Ability to problem-solve and make sound, informed decisions.
Flexibility regarding travel and project assignments.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Sound computer skills and ability to adapt quickly to new software and technology.
Maintain safety-field competency through continuing education; the posting specifies a minimum of 8 hours of safety-related training annually in the job responsibilities and a minimum of 16 hours annually in the professional development section.
Ability to perform the stated physical duties, including moving light to medium weights of 10–50 pounds, using a keyboard and equipment, and visiting other locations.

Responsibilities

Lead the project safety and health program in coordination with the project superintendent and Regional Safety Supervisor.
Maintain a safe project environment and coordinate project activities to comply with applicable safety rules, regulations, and policies.
Participate in site safety orientations, daily or weekly team and subcontractor meetings, preconstruction meetings, and craft safety meetings.
Monitor and coach required daily Safe Work Plans.
Participate in project safety audits at least weekly, communicate findings to the project team, enter findings in the SafetyNet (Predictive Solutions) database, manage open issues, and ensure hazards are promptly abated.
Maintain project safety documentation, including Safety Data Sheets, trade safety programs, project postings, and competent-person and training records; review and audit contract partner documentation for accuracy.
Participate in accident and incident investigations and assist the project superintendent with prompt reporting; immediately notify the Regional Safety Supervisor and Director of Corporate Safety.
Administer and maintain hot work, confined space, excavation, and lockout/tagout permit programs in cooperation with the project superintendent.
Coordinate or conduct project safety training as required.
Promote and enforce the Haskell Code of Safe Practices and related safety policies.
Accompany site visitors or authorized persons during project visits as coordinated with the project superintendent.
Support safety preplanning before work activities begin and emphasize performing work as safely as possible.
Stop work and protect others when imminent-danger or serious hazards are identified; promptly contact the project superintendent and coordinate corrective or disciplinary actions with the superintendent and Regional Safety Supervisor.
Communicate frequently with the Regional Safety Supervisor about project safety issues, concerns, and upcoming activities.
Complete annual safety-related continuing education and provide knowledge-sharing documentation or training upon completion.
Create and implement a development plan, with supervisor input, to become a recognized subject matter expert in specific company safety areas.