Safety Specialist

Overview

Work hard, have fun! At Cerris Builders (formerly MW Builders), we believe in delivering quality craftsmanship while having fun along the way. Our group of construction companies prides itself in our almost 100-year history, our employee ownership structure, and our competitive pay and benefits. From the moment you start working with us, we've got your growth in mind. We believe Cerris isn't just a great place to start your career - it's a great place to watch it advance for years to come.

Assist in the administration of project safety program to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

• Oversee projects in various stages of construction, along with database development and maintenance for accident reporting and trend analysis.
• Conduct regular walk through inspections of construction areas.
• Physically demonstrate the proper use of safety equipment to field teams.
• Identify, document and recommend resolution of hazardous/potential hazardous conditions; follow through to ensure corrections have been made.
• Review and/or revise safety specifications and procedures in conformance with departmental policy and OSHA regulations.
• Investigate personal injury and property damage accidents.
• Analyze accident and incident reports for trends and make recommendations for correcting unsafe conditions and actions.
• Investigate accidents to minimize recurrence and prepare accident reports.
• Compile data, photographs, etc.; prepare all pertinent forms and reports per program procedures and federal, state, local regulations associated with accidents.
• Assist in issuing various entry permits (i.e. to confined spaces) as required.
• Conduct routine and follow-up safety and hazard inspections of company facilities.
• Conduct various air sampling, such as gas, O2, noise test to ensure safe working conditions.
• Promote the company safety culture and safety awareness throughout the company, projects, or office.
• Maintain a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record which, per Company's vehicle policy, allows operation of a company vehicle.
• Exercise initiative or, as directed, perform additional duties to meet the needs of the organization.

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, or equivalent work-related experience.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction

• One or more of related work experience required.
• Preferred experience with US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and EM-385-1-1

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Normal office environment with periods of time spent on construction sites and occupied customer facilities
• Requires travel to job sites with periods of overnight travel
• Frequent activity, sitting, viewing and typing on computer screen

• Occasional activity: standing, walking long distances, bending, reaching above shoulder, climbing ladders/scaffolding and in/out of ditches/trenches.
• This position may be required to use a ladder and work at tall heights (i.e. roof top, access ladders, scissor-lift, scaffolding)
• Safety-sensitive position that requires extreme focus and attention to safety hazards and safety protocols.

Cerris and its subsidiary companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer-EEO/AA/M/F/D/V/VEVRAA