Traveling Site Safety Specialist

DiGeronimo Companies • Cleveland, OH

51d • 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.
What do we believe in?
PEOPLE:
Provide a safe, family-oriented environment. Commitment to integrity. Protect our most valuable assets.
PERFORMANCE:
Always deliver the highest quality. Find solutions. Provide value to our partners.
COMMUNITY:
Positively impact the communities we serve. Give back. Leave the world a better place than we found it.

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

Benefits

• Weekly Competitive Pay!
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• FSA & HSA
• Life Insurance + Optional Family Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Paid Holidays and PTO
• 401(k) + Company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stability and a variety of different roles that provide a path to career advancement
• Family-owned and operated since 1956

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees