Job Title: Safety Officer

Job Description

We are looking to add a Safety Officer to our team to backfill a recently vacated position. The Safety Officer will be responsible for providing safety oversight in both the office and the field. This role involves conducting new hire safety orientations, running safety meetings and trainings, and ensuring proper safety procedures are followed on-site.

Responsibilities

• Assist, support, and foster the company's safety culture.
• Aggressively monitor job site compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Take immediate action to prevent work-related injuries and accidents, including temporarily shutting down work at a job site if necessary.
• Ensure proper safety equipment, resources, and materials are present and utilized on job sites.
• Recommend and implement actions to improve safety conditions and programming.
• Provide direction, counseling, performance development, and problem-solving support to Safety Coordinators.
• Conduct job site training and development for team members and subcontractors.
• Communicate and collaborate with upper-level Safety Managers, business unit construction supervisors, and team members.
• Support and ensure adherence to all company core values, operating policies, and regulatory compliance.

Essential Skills

• Proficient reading, writing, grammar, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal relations, listening, and communication skills.
• Ability to identify, investigate, and resolve job site hazards.
• Capability to handle multiple activities simultaneously.
• Experience in providing direction, counseling, and training to Site Safety Coordinators.
• Collaborative attitude and ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient computer and technology skills.
• Valid driver's license.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Safety certification (CSP, GSP, CHST, or STSC) is strongly preferred.
• Degree in a related safety field or construction management.

Work Environment

The Safety Officer will work both in the office and out in the field. This includes working in training settings as well as conducting field visits. The role provides an opportunity for growth into a leadership capacity and the ability to shape and grow the safety team.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.06 - $39.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Frederick,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 25, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $36 - $39