Safety Specialist - Duncan, SC

Mission

Provides regional direction and leadership for all safety functions; directs, coordinates and is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of Reeves Safety programs and associated activities.

Main Responsibilities

• Embrace the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
• Support, promote, and practice the Company core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
• Support the Reeves safety culture and other Company strategic initiatives
• Manages the investigation and review of all incidents/accidents and claims management in his/her region and is responsible for determining and initiating the appropriate corrective action
• Develops safety policies, procedures, and strategies for accident/incident prevention
• Advises management of potential safety hazards to personnel or company property and resolves such hazards
• Conducts routine inspections at job sites and on company premises for compliance and manages regional audits and inspections by OSHA; wears the appropriate protective attire
• Leads safety meetings; coordinates, facilitates and/or conducts various safety related training activities including OSHA and MSHA deemed appropriate for achieving safety goals and objectives
• Collaborates effectively with all levels of team members to achieve company safety goals
• Work schedule varies based on operational requirements; may be required to work unpredictable and extended hours, including evenings and weekends

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health or similar (preferred).
• Valid drivers’ license with clean driving history (required).

Skills

• 1-3 years of experience in heavy civil construction safety (preferred).
• Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and EPA rules and regulations (required).
• Computer and/or mobile device experience, including use of MS Office, Android and iOS applications (required).
• Knowledge of safety software systems, HCSS and HCSS Safety is (a plus).

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear)
• Occasionally required to stand and walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; visiting work sites may require walking over uneven terrain and some exposure to dust, chemicals, and loud noise
• Some travel with overnight stays away from home may be required
• Occasionally work in close proximity to heavy equipment and machinery
• Occasionally exposed to typical construction site conditions, including dust and loud noise, and all-weather conditions
• The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at anytime.

Benefits and General Information

Competitive pay & comprehensive benefits include paid holidays, vacation, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, group health plan options (incl. medical, dental & vision, HSA, FSA), short term disability benefits & 401(k)/401(k) Roth w/company match.

**Drug-Free Workplace**
**E-Verify Participating Company**