Construction Safety Officer

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with job hazard analysis to determine safe working practices and engineering controls. Reviews safety and engineering documentation and drawings and issues comments on civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, track and communications regarding compliance with CTA safety standards, SOP’s, regulatory safety standards, fire codes as well as other local building codes on construction work related activity. Coordinates contractor safety orientations.

• Conducts safety audits, monitors construction safety and reviews engineering/construction work project activity as assigned.

• Assists Lead Construction Safety Officer, Capital Construction in providing oversight in monitoring construction safety and compliance with federal, state, and oversight agency standards, SOP’s, regulations and other relevant regulations.

o Assists in the design, implementation, and execution of an effective safety program for the division.

o Conducts observations and inspections and investigations of CTA, construction management groups, contractors, and sub contractor activities at Authority construction project sites and related CTA sites

o Conducts safety audits of construction project processes and procedures as defined by division directives, goals, and assignments.,

• Assists CTA staff, and its contractors, consultants and others, with ensuring that safety-related work is completed according to contract specifications, Authority standards, and industry best practices.

o Assists CTA staff and ensures that work is progressing according to project goals, objectives, and schedule.

o Clarifies with contractors and consultants the document changes that affect safety including but not limited to, process and contract specifications.

• Assists in controlling hazardous working conditions and unsafe employee activities through interface with project management/supervisory personnel. Reviews contractor work and safety plans associated with Authority construction projects, identifies safety hazards, and recommends solutions to eliminate and/or minimize risk. Attends pre-activity construction meetings and regular joint operations/construction project coordination meetings and non-revenue facilities and vehicles.

• Observes select operations to make recommendations that prevent incidents. Assists employees and contractors on conducting safety audits and implementing corrective measures.

• Reviews requests and needs for new safety equipment and/or modify documentation for the existing equipment to update and enrich the safety characteristics, improve reliability and maintainability.

• Conducts review and analysis of new Standard Operating Procedures, operating rules, bulletins and training programs to ensure that the latest requirements of national and local fire codes and life safety standards are incorporated in these documents.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to this position are the following jobs:

Job Title

• None

CHALLENGES

• Maintain proficiency in engineering design software and electronic transmission of drawings and project management documentation.

• Dealing with people who have suffered severe injury/death during accident investigations.

• Dealing with stress due to “24-hour on call” nature of the job.

• Keeping abreast of all applicable CTA operations in connection with safety aspects.

• Maintaining awareness of liability concerns when dealing with legal community and oversight organizations.

• Administering safety as it relates to project demands, budget scope and schedule.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Construction Management, Architectural, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field and/or a combination of education and/or experience related to the position.

• Valid driver’s license required (DL).

• One (1) year of experience in reviewing engineering and construction drawings for rail right-of-way and facilities is preferred.

• Three (3) years of construction safety experience. Heavy-civil, industrial, or commercial construction experience preferred.

• Experience researching and interpreting the…