What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Specialist position at Cerris Systems?
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At Cerris Systems (formerly MMC Contractors), we believe in delivering quality craftsmanship while having fun along the way. Our group of construction companies prides itself on 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.
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Nature of Work
Assist in the administration of project safety program to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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 conducting employee/craft and insurance inspectors on walk through tours. May accompany federal, state and insurance inspectors on walk through tours.
- Issue 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, 02, noise test to insure safe working conditions.
- Monitor and conduct routine and follow-up safety and hazard inspections. Inspect company fire, safety, and environmental equipment and facilities for serviceability and compliance with established regulations, policies, and standards.
- Exercise initiative or, as directed, perform additional duties to meet the needs of the organization.
Qualifications
- Requires a working knowledge of Federal and state health and safety regulations and reporting procedures.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Education
- A minimum of an Associate Degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Must be able to obtain the following certifications within 3 months of hire: First Aid CPR and AED, OSHA 30, CHST
Experience
- One to two years or more of related work experience required.
- 5-7 years or more of related work experienced preferred.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Physical demands for this position include walking/standing for long periods of time, must be able to climb ladders and stairs and work in a variety of weather conditions.
- There may be bending or lifting of moderately heavy (25-50 pounds) items.
- The work may require specific but common physical characteristics and abilities such as above-average agility and dexterity.
- Standard project site environment that may include machinery, parts, and chemicals.
- Requires protective gear.
Cerris and our group of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer-EEO/AA/M/F/D/V/VEVRAA
