Senior Site Safety & Health Specialist - Transmission & Distribution; Akron

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.

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or Construction Management, and 7 years construction safety, general industry safety, or construction management required.

• Or Associate's 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 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.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Safety & Health

Primary Location US-OH-Akron

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 100 % of the Time

Req : 260287

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MF #CDB