Traveling Site Safety Specialist (Independence Demolition)

DiGeronimo Companies•Cleveland, OH

42d•Onsite

About The Position

Independence Demolition, a division of Independence Excavating, is looking to add a Traveling Site Safety Specialist to our safety team in the field. This position will travel 100% of the time from jobsite to jobsite completing inspections, drills and training our field crews and creating safety plans. This position will report to the Demolition Safety Manager.

Requirements

High school diploma with additional schooling (AS or BS degree) on safety-related coursework in progress or equivalent experience required
OSHA 30 is required
4 years’ experience in construction safety or in a managerial position that required safety as part of your job responsibilities
Must be energetic to continually learn more about construction and industry-related safety
Must be dedicated to learning more about safety on own time
Must be passionate about safety and keeping our workers safe
Must be eager to work on project sites in all weather conditions
Must be knowledgeable in regulatory compliance as mandated by local, state, and federal agencies (OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ICC, etc.)
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint required
Must be able to communicate with field workers and field managers
Has the ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Required to get certified training and continuous renewal of all certifications as needed in all areas of safety and environmental health
Previous experience in construction
Previous safety-related experience is required.
Must have a thorough knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations and construction safety guidelines; knowledge of MSHA is preferred but not required.
Clear and understandable written communication skills are very important.
Must be willing to travel out of town 100% of the time; company vehicle will be provided.

Nice To Haves

Asbestos and Environmental experience preferred.
Associates degree preferred, but, not required
Previous demolition experience preferred.
Bilingual is preferred.

Responsibilities

Completing in-house site inspections, fire drills, and training as required
Maintaining and auditing all safety-related paperwork required by project owner for IX-related activities as well as coordinating submissions required from all subcontractors.
Performing post-incident reports for any safety-related incidents on the project.
Developing, implementing, and enforcing site-specific health and safety plans
Assisting in coordinating industrial hygiene compliance on job sites
Conducting safety and compliance inspections on projects, shops, yards, and offices
Assisting in monitoring safety programs, including safety inspections, investigations, and safety training. Be knowledgeable of current NFPA and OSHA standards
Responsible for basic administrative tasks including organization of job and employee files as well as assembling necessary training materials for site employees and subcontractors
Assisting the Safety Managers with external safety-related inspections, following up on required corrective action when warranted
Ensuring the company’s vehicles and equipment are inspected regularly and have all necessary insurance and accident reporting information, and emergency kits, and meet safety requirements (e.g. tires, lights, etc.). Ensuring that companies drivers are valid driver’s according to company policy
Other duties as assigned