Job Title: Safety Professional Specialist (Senior Safety Specialist)

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Omaha, NE 68102

Job Summary:

In this position, you’ll assist in providing technical support, safety training, and site safety oversight. You will be responsible for the enforcement of our Health and Safety Plans and for providing safety oversight and support for large-scale construction projects. You will work with our on-site lead, construction managers, project management, and contractors to manage the overall construction effort. You will actively support and contribute towards a positive safety culture and our Beyond Zero Program. Safety will be your priority, as you contribute to “incident-free” operations and maintain the highest standards of Health & Safety in everything you do.

This position serves as a technical expert for managing safety requirements on construction projects, with tasks as follows:

• Conducts safety surveys at a variety of workplaces to identify and evaluate non-compliance with safety and occupational standards.

• Evaluate safety management effectiveness and recommend to management measures to control hazards and potential hazards.

• Prepares reports and analysis of circumstances, actions taken, and recommendations made for modifications in the accident prevention program.

• Provides feedback information concerning the effectiveness of the control measures to management with recommended modifications,

indicated by the analyses.

• Conducts follow-up surveys to evaluate management effectiveness in controlling hazards and to assure management recognizes its responsibility and role in the program.

• Perform safety oversight for multiple job sites ensuring requirements of the Area/Resident Office’s Safety Plan are followed and implemented as well as all pertinent provisions of EM 385-1-1.

• Review and/or develop Job Hazard Analysis for project activities.

• Investigates accidents and reviews accident reports to ascertain facts and identify contributing causes in order to prevent reoccurrence.

• Devises mechanisms to reduce the degree of hazard where it is not possible to eliminate the hazards.

• Communicates with multiple parties, including USACE staff, contractors, subcontractors, regulating agency staff and others as needed to gather and relay requirements as necessary.

• Attend construction activity preparatory meetings.

• Review and assess contractor safety plans and activity hazard analysis (AHA) for multiple projects.

• Alert USACE and client's officials immediately of life safety issues that may require halting of activities.

• Input safety reports into RMS daily reports.

• Revise and update the Area/Resident Office's Safety Plan.

• Develop safety training presentations and guidance as requested.

Qualifications:

• Background in safety engineering, industrial hygiene, occupational health and safety, or a related field.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in construction and occupational health and safety.

• Current OSHA 30-Hour.

• Working knowledge of OSHA and EM 385-1-1 regulations.

• Working knowledge of health and safety hazards associated with various environmental and construction-related activities, such as working around heavy machinery; excavation and trenching; electrical and mechanical systems; tools; crane rigging/lifting; heat stress; confined spaces; elevated work; hazardous and toxic contaminants; flammable and combustible materials; demolitions; hot work; etc.

• Must be able to pass HAZWOPER physical and be able to wear respiratory protection.

• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

• United States citizenship.

Ideally, you'll also have:

• EM 385-1-1 40-hour training.

• CQM for contractors course.

• Current CPR and First Aid certifications.

• Certified Safety Professional or Certified Industrial Hygienist certifications are a plus.

About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRA FORCE ® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRA FORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com

Benefits: SPECTRA FORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRA FORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRA FORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.

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LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRA FORCE , your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.

At SPECTRA FORCE , we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $32.37/hr.