Burns & McDonnell

Senior Corporate Safety & Health Specialist - Transmission & Distribution

Burns & McDonnell • $95K — $115K *
Kansas City, MO 64118In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, Engineering, or Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
  • 7 years of experience in a construction field environment required.
  • Expert knowledge of relevant OSHA regulations and various safety standards.
  • Proficient in standard computer applications and Windows-based platforms.
  • Experience as a Site Safety & Health representative at heavy industrial project sites preferred.
  • Valid driver's license is required due to travel demands.
  • Completion of OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour Outreach Construction Course is mandatory.
  • Preferred credential: Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) or similar safety certification.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the execution of corporate and project Safety & Health initiatives for a safe workplace.
  • Enforce compliance with OSHA rules and regulations at all project sites.
  • Manage overall Safety & Health operations for multiple locations, ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Guide and support Safety & Health personnel in field construction projects.
  • Identify and resolve specific Safety & Health issues unique to each project.
  • Conduct and validate Safety & Health assessments and monitor compliance for improvements.
  • Facilitate training on project-specific Safety & Health subjects for personnel.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Professional development opportunities and training initiatives.
  • Opportunities for career advancement and internal mobility.
  • Supportive work environment that emphasizes safety culture.
Full Job Description
Description

The Senior Corporate Safety & Health Specialist is responsible for leading the execution of the Burns & McDonnell Safety & Health program in conjunction with the Site Safety Management team and Corporate Offices. This position is responsible for providing professional Safety & Health leadership and oversight as a key resource for Safety & Health compliance matters.
  • Plan and execute corporate and project Safety & Health initiatives in order to ensure a safe, healthy, and incident-free work place.
  • Lead the corporate and project safety policies and procedures while maintaining compliance processes applicable to the Local, State, and Federal Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
  • Manage all aspects of Safety & Health at multiple project sites; to ensure contractual regulatory compliance by corporate employees and subcontractors.
  • Lead Safety & Health personnel supporting field construction projects to assure operations are planned and conducted in a safe manner.
  • Identify unique project specific Safety & Health issues for resolution. Provide advice, guidance, and direction to Site Safety personnel regarding safety and health issues and work practices.
  • Create and validate project Safety & Health walk-through assessments. Monitor conformance to Safety & Health requirements to drive continuous improvement at the project site for any assessment findings.
  • Document and resolve items which require immediate correction.
  • Distribute specific Safety & Health information to corporate and project location.
  • Generate memos relative to project safety and assist Site Safety personnel in the implementation of the site specific safety and health program goals.
  • Design & conduct on-site training required for project specific Safety & Health subjects to ensure compliance with the site specific Safety & Health Program and ensuring that the project training addresses all concerns with project personnel and subcontractors.
  • Lead near miss, property damage, environmental incidents and accident investigation reporting, and the implementation of corrective measures as appropriate.
  • Present to Corporate Safety & Health management periodically regarding the Project Safety & Health Program progress, challenges, and objectives.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, Engineering, or Construction Management and 7 years of experience in a construction field environment required.
  • Or applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
  • Expert knowledge of Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Construction and General Industry, America National Standards Institution (ANSI), National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH), Army Corps of Engineers (CoE), Engineers Manual 385-1 and National Electrical Code (NEC), Standards.
  • Proficient in Windows-based platform and basic computer skills.
  • Previous experience actively working as Site Safety & Health representative on/at heavy industrial project locations preferred.
  • This position requires driving to various locations.
  • Valid driver's license required.
  • OSHA 10-hour Outreach Construction Course required.
  • Or OSHA 30-hour Outreach Construction Course required.
  • A Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) credential through the Utility Safety & Ops Leadership Network (USOLN), or another relevant safety certification issued by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, is preferred.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Job Safety & Health

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Other Locations US-TX-Houston

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 75 % of the Time

Req ID: 263767

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MF #CDB

About Burns & McDonnell

Burns & McDonnell is a full-service engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting solutions firm. The company was founded in 1898 by Clinton Burns and Robert McDonnell and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Burns & McDonnell provides services to a wide range of industries, including aviation, defense, energy, environmental, healthcare, and transportation. The company has over 7,500 employees and operates in more than 50 countries around the world. Burns & McDonnell has been recognized as one of the best places to work in the United States by Fortune magazine.
Learn more about Burns & McDonnell
Size
7,500 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1898
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