Bachelor's degree in Safety Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related construction field.
Must be willing to travel and relocate for domestic and international projects.
10 years of Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) experience, including at least 2 federal design-build projects totaling $5 million or more.
Ability to understand and interpret technical rules and regulations.
Detail-oriented with strong communication skills.
Ability to perform physical demands of the position, including wearing PPE and navigating challenging environments.
Sound knowledge of federal construction safety requirements.
Responsibilities
Lead the implementation and improvement of safety policies and processes.
Enforce safe practices with a strong presence on job sites.
Prepare and review safety-related documentation such as Safety Plans and Job Hazard Analyses.
Coordinate drug screening processes for construction projects.
Develop and deliver safety training tailored for field employees.
Manage the procurement and effective use of safety equipment (PPE) for crews.
Assist in accident investigations and reporting as needed.
Benefits
Competitive salaries with profit-sharing options.
401(k) plan available for employees.
Generous health plan offerings.
Eligibility for annual bonuses.
Challenging career opportunities within a financially stable company.
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Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Safety Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety or related construction field.
Must be willing to travel and relocate. Project sites are located domestically and internationally, so relocation and/or travel are required.
Must have 10 years of Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) and at least 2 federal design build projects with total cost of at least $5 million.
Ability to understand and interpret written material, including technical information, rules, regulations, agency rules, and executive orders.
Must be detail-oriented and an effective communicator.
Must have the ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), such as respirator, and meet the physical demands of the position, such as walking, standing, lifting up to 40 pounds, climbing ladders and stairs, bending, squatting and crawling in tight spaces to safely access work.
A sound knowledge of relevant federal requirements for construction industry.
Completion of 10-hour OSHA training.
Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Familiarity with OSHA 1926 Construction Industry Regulations.
Ability to speak and understand Spanish.
Responsibilities
Provide leadership for the implementation, enforcement and continuous improvement of Barnard safety policies and processes.
Enforce safe practices with a visible presence on jobsites.
Prepare and review Safety Plans, Accident Prevention Plans and Job Hazard Analyses.
Coordinate drug screening requirements for construction projects.
Develop, coordinate and/or present specific safety training for field employees.
Coordinate the purchase, issuance, adequacy and use of safety equipment (PPE) for field crews.
Develop and coordinate safety forms/policies for use by field crews.
Distribute Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to field crews on routine basis.
Assist with accident investigation/reporting, as needed.
Communicate and interact with field crews daily, with tact, courtesy and professionalism.
Communicate with our clients on a project basis with an emphasis on customer service.
Engage in site safety inspections; coordinate corrections with all contractors.
Track and provide insight into common issues, trends, problems, and opportunities to reduce losses and incident costs; maintain information and performance measurement systems to ensure that loss information is tracked and effectively communicated.
Participate in pre-construction and regular contractor status meetings.
