Summary

This position will be responsible for working with and through management to ensure compliance with safety and environmental procedures and to assist in the achievement of profitability/productivity requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans and implements safety policies, procedures and programs in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
• Advises management on safety compliance concerns and preventative actions.
• Maintains safety files and records
• Conducts post-accident investigation and prepares report identifying possible accident causes and hazards for use by company personnel and senior management.
• Works to development, evaluation and upgrading of safety programs. (Keeps program current)
• Conducts safety meetings, audits, and inspections to ensure compliance, evaluate performance, identify corrective action, and implement follow up assessments.
• Plans, implements, and conducts preventative care, safety, and compliance training programs.
• Provides project management team with guidance on health and safety and confirm project site fulfills industry, local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations.
• Collaborates with management to develop an Emergency Action Plan and serve as primary contact for project site injury and incident notification, investigation, and case management. Maintains a written log of safety inspection activities, reports, and correspondence.
• Guarantees that all work is performed in accordance with approved manuals, internal policies and procedures, contract documents, and good engineering practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or three to five years minimum related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Must be able to travel overnight some of the time.