Specialist I, Health & Safety

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc.•Lansing, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Safety Specialist ensures safety and health compliance at our construction sites, a safe work environment, ensuring adherence to regulations, and upholding safety standards. Expertise will be essential in preserving the well-being of employees, clients, and contractors. The Construction Safety Specialist will have the responsibility, authority, and knowledge necessary to create and implement site-specific Safety Plans, oversee safety compliance, and conduct safety audits at construction sites.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health or Environmental Health & Safety required or equivalent relevant experience
1 to 3+ years of experience in managing new-construction and remodelling projects
Knowledge of construction methods and technologies
Ability to adapt to unforeseen changes and plan for the accordingly.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Knowledge of construction worksite safety practices i.e. LOTO, Hot Work, Confined Space, Aerial Lifts, PIT, Walking Working Surfaces, HAZCOM, Incident Investigation, Fire Prevention, Permitting etc.
Verbal and written skills to interact with many stakeholders, such as client, HQ, EHS management, subcontractors, and suppliers
Knowledge of hazard assessments and job safety analysis
MS Office Suite
Bi-lingual (Korean - English) required

Nice To Haves

Preferred in one or more of the following: Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Associate Constructor (AC), Certified Professional Contractor (CPC), Certified Safety Manager Construction (CSMC)

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of current and future construction and renovation sites
Ensure that all safety and health regulations and guidelines are followed on the construction sites
Identify potential safety and health hazards and take steps to mitigate potential hazards
Identify, mitigate, and track recurring construction issues and communicate them to the EHS team management
Track and complete all required permits as needed on all construction and renovation sites
Conduct daily site visits regularly during construction including: preconstruction walks, audit the “daily pre-task meeting” process for accuracy and depth, in-progress visits, and attending status and coordination meetings and report progress to the EHS team
Assist in Incident Investigation of all project incidents and ensure proper records are completed and submitted
New Hire Orientation, visitor contractor safety training
Participate in any external safety inspections conducted on all projects
Must be flexible to work off shifts as needed