Safety Officer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 5 years of construction industry safety experience
• 5 years of Federal Government Contracting experience is required.
• At least 24 hours of formal safety training each year for the past 5 years.
• Active 30-Hour OSHA is required.
• Active CPR and First Aid is required.
• Ability to travel and work on jobsites throughout the US
• Ability to obtain a clearance (if needed) to access military and government installations

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of EM385-1-1 is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily enforcement of all established safety programs, regulations, and safe work practices to direct hire employees, subcontractors and other personnel present on a job site.
• Responsible for leading the Plan of the Day Safety Meeting and documenting attendance.
• Provide instructions to workers on safe work procedures, safety regulations, and emergency plans.
• Prepare all project-related safety documents, including but not limited to: Accident Prevention Plan (APP), Activity Hazard Analysis, Daily Safety Inspections, Incident reports, etc.
• Investigate incidents promptly to identify underlying causes.
• Complete necessary documents and report to the Corporate Safety Director.
• Perform regular on-site hazard assessments to identify unsafe work practices and hazards.
• Provide recommendations to eliminate issues and ensure corrective action is taken.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and ensure daily inspection documentation is completed.
• Review the required certifications and training needed by workers and subcontractor personnel and ensure they are current and applicable to the work being performed. This includes Qualified and Competent Persons, Operators, Asbestos Accreditation and other haz waste certifications, Fall Protection/Prevention, Confined Space, Electrical work, Hoisting/Rigging, etc.
• Set up or perform personnel safety training where needed to ensure crew remains current.
• Assist in performing compliance audits and implement follow-up corrective actions to ensure compliance with Occupational Health & Safety and Safety Policy.
• Provide weekly safety reports to the Safety Director.
• Keep up with current knowledge of safety literature, regulations and codes or practice.
• Performs other duties as are appropriate and as assigned.

Benefits

• 401k with Company Match
• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays
• Life insurance