Burns & McDonnell

Senior Site Safety & Health Specialist - Oil, Gas, & Chemical

Burns & McDonnell$85K — $100K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or Construction Management with 7 years of relevant experience, or an Associate Degree with 9 years, or a High School Diploma/GED with 11 years of experience.
  • In-depth knowledge of OSHA regulations and ANSI, NIOSH, CoE, and NEC standards.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Willingness to work flexible schedules at project site locations.
  • Valid driver's license and compliance with company's vehicle safety policy required.
  • Completion of OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour Construction Safety Training is mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Administer safety and health programs on construction projects to ensure safe operations.
  • Manage compliance with OSHA rules and respond to site-specific safety concerns promptly.
  • Conduct regular assessments and reviews to ensure safety compliance standards are met.
  • Resolve safety issues causing work stoppages, collaborating with project management to prevent future incidents.
  • Consult and communicate with site personnel regarding safety and health best practices.
  • Compile and document safety memos to promote safety awareness across the project team.
  • Lead training sessions on safety and health topics relevant to ongoing construction activities.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • Comprehensive safety program aligned with industry best practices.
  • Collaboration with a respected Corporate Safety & Health Department.
  • Supportive work environment prioritizing safety culture among all personnel.
Full Job Description
Description

The Senior Site Safety & Health Specialist is responsible for leading and implementing project specific safety policies and procedures and provide professional Safety & Health leadership to the project management team in a heavy construction environment.
  • Administer the Safety & Health programs on field construction projects to verify operations are executed as planned and conducted in a safe manner.
  • Manage the Site Safety & Health program deliverables as defined by the Corporate Safety & Health Department of Burns & McDonnell while responding to questions and/or concerns related to site specific safety and health compliance issues in a timely manner.
  • Manage compliance with applicable Local, State, and Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
  • Manage Safety & Health programs in order to achieve and maintain the company goal of zero safety incidents.
  • Conduct regular health and safety performance reviews, assessments and complete documentation to verify that locations are in compliance with Corporate and regulatory requirements.
  • Manage and resolve actions causing a work stoppage when circumstances could result in immediate danger to life and health on a project.
  • Report and present work stoppage issues to the project management team and collaborate with the team to develop practices to prevent future work stoppage situations.
  • Consult with site personnel on Burns & McDonnell's Safety & Health issues and recommend best practices.
  • Assess Safety & Health issues and opportunities at the project site, before the work begins and implement corrective action based on policies, guidelines and procedures for resolution.
  • Manage the on-site Safety & Health program directly with the client Safety & Health Department to ensure collaboration on any site safety & health issues, coordination of preventative measures, and building working relationships with project staff and each subcontractor safety representative to ensure proper compliance is maintained.
  • Manage project Safety & Health walk-through assessments. Review all assessment findings with appropriate parties. Follow up by documenting the items which require immediate correction and ensure that these items are corrected in a timely manner.
  • Compile memos relative to safety, including assisting Site Management with correspondence to heighten safety awareness, project safety and health goals and ensure a safe and productive work environment is a priority among all project personnel.
  • Lead, conduct, validate, and document training on Safety & Health subjects as applicable to the work being conducted.
  • Review near miss, property damage, environmental incidents and accident investigation reports. Recommend countermeasures as appropriate.
  • Recommend solutions to Corporate Safety & Health regarding the Project Safety & Health Program challenges, objectives, and progress; ensuring high level of communication.
  • Responsible for the completion of Burns & McDonnell Daily Field Safety & Health Report forms, maintain all required safety records in an audit ready state and submit all documentation as required to Corporate Safety & Health.
  • Drive to various project site locations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or Construction Management. and 7 years construction safety, general industry safety, or construction management required.
  • Or Associate Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or Construction Management. and 9 years construction safety, general industry safety, or construction management required.
  • Or High School Diploma/GED and 11 years construction safety, general industry safety, or construction management required.
  • Experienced knowledge of Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Construction and General Industry Regulations, as well as, 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.
  • Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Must be willing to work various schedules at the project site location.
  • Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.
  • Valid driver's license required.
  • OSHA 10-hour Construction Outreach Safety Training Course required.
  • Or OSHA 30-hour Construction Outreach Safety Training Course required.

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

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 100 % of the Time

Req ID: 264454

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.
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