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Kokosing Incorporated is Hiring a Safety Specialist II Near St Louis, MO
Job DescriptionResponsible for providing field support services and assisting Safety Manager, Construction Manager, supervisors and team members, and subcontractors with the implementation of Site-Specific and Client Safety and Health policies and procedures. Regulatory compliance, and continual improvement of the overall performance of the project in a manner that is consistent with the Company’s Core Values.
Position is site-based at the Lemay Wastewater Treatment Plant and involves the multi-year construction of a new Fluidized Bed Incinerator building valued in excess of $400 million dollars.
Expected workweek is approximately 50 hours a week.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Assist in developing and implementing strategies for reducing and eliminating injuries, illness and other incidents in a manner that effectively ensures the attainment of business unit targets and objectives.
- Provide training and education to Company, JV and Subcontractor personnel regarding safety and health requirements including site specific training, toolbox talks and safety moments.
- Support pre-job safety planning and construction coordination meetings to anticipate and plan for potential hazards and problems prior to start of jobs and tasks, and develop emergency response plans for projects. Develop work safety and health plans on time in a fast-paced environment.
- Initiate, coordinate and lead safety meetings and training programs to ensure the effective communication of Site Specific Safety Plan and procedures.
- Independently initiate, perform and document safety and health audits, evaluations, inspections and/or behavioral observations throughout the project’s operations and communicate and facilitate the implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
- Assist in the investigation and review of injury, illness and general liability incidents.
- Develop and issue regular safety and health correspondence.
- Provide updated information to team members regarding updates to company or regulatory requirement changes.
- Self-identify team members, JV partners and subcontractors that need assistance, training, or support meeting the Site-Specific safety and health requirements.
- Coordinate project safety programs with subcontractors, vendors and third-party personnel to ensure adherence to Company safety policies and procedures.
- Serve as a point of contact for any federal, state or municipal safety or risk management authority and/or personnel, including but not limited to OSHA, when the Safety Manager is not available.
- Partner with JV Staff and all stakeholders to foster a positive safety culture and working relationships.
- Communicate with Regional Safety Manager to make aware of ongoing challenges and needs.
- Bachelor degree in Safety and Health or equivalent combinations of technical training and experience.
- Targeting 8 years of experience with safety and health in the construction industry is preferred, with experience in the aforementioned project types a strong plus.
- However, all experience levels will be considered with corresponding changes to the role (i.e. title, responsibilities/deliverables) to align with the career trajectory of the candidate.
- Knowledge of OSHA, and EPA regulations as well as other state/federal safety regulations and company safety policies/procedures.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate and interface effectively with company and private client representatives.
- Excellent organization skills and the ability to independently prioritize.
- Ability to think independently, communicate thoroughly and influence the implementation of the appropriate corrective and preventative actions.
- Ability to work in high production environment (50 hours/week, including nights and weekends) and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines.
- Ability to make independent judgments to manage and facilitate company programs/policies as they relate to the safety of our work.
- Ability to positively interact and influence front line supervisors and field personnel to create a safe work environment.
- Ability to climb ladders and stairs.
- Ability to enter and work in confined spaces as well as at heights wearing fall protection equipment.
- Ability to work with computers and smart phone applications.
- Must have valid driver's license, good driving record required.
- CPR/First Aid/AED certification preferred.
- OSHA 30-Hour and 10-Hour Trainer certification preferred.
- CHST, or CSP preferred.
Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.
Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.
Job Summary
Full Time
Heavy Civil Construction
$86k-115k (estimate)
06/26/2024
07/24/2024
kokosing.biz
MANSFIELD, OH
1,000 - 3,000
1951
Private
STEVE MALONE
$200M - $500M
Heavy Civil Construction
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About Kokosing Incorporated
Kokosing is a civil construction company that offers concrete paving, excavation, piling and post-tensioning services for the transportation sectors.
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