Safety Engineer

JOB SUMMARY:

The Safety Engineer is responsible for supporting the implementation of the JHL Health & Safety Program and ensuring safety compliance at JHL projects. Utilizing a team first approach, The Safety Engineer will be a champion for JHL’s Culture of Safety. The Safety Engineer will conduct project levels inspections/audits and provide real-time feedback to the team and individuals related to safety. Additionally, this position will help facilitate training such as classroom-based training, hands on operator training, and field-based hazard analysis training. The Safety Engineer’s role within JHL requires someone that can be a partner and a mentor for all levels of JHL personnel in Safety.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Core Duties / Responsibilities:

• The Safety Engineer provides project level supervision and support of all Safety Programs as applicable to the corporate office, JHL Jobsites, Trade Partners, and all field staff.
• Conduct and document daily, weekly, monthly, etc. as applicable of Safety Observations, Hazard Assessments, and Safety Inspections on all assigned
• Perform and document jobsite visits in the field to assist the project team in preventing, recognizing, evaluating, and controlling safety and/or industrial hygiene issues.
• Participate in pre-job planning and start-up, including JHA’s, Written Silica Exposure Control Plans, Site-Specific Emergency Action Plans (EAP), etc.
• Provide technical assistance to all levels of personnel on technology utilized to facilitate the management of safety programs and protocols.
• Assist in root-cause analysis for all injuries to personnel, and accidents involving company
• Support the management the Weekly Toolbox Talks, working with field management to ensure that current and appropriate subjects are being addressed.
• Assess field training needs for the Company, and make recommendations in the development of the

    annual training calendar for other safety trainings, including CPR and First Aid refreshers.

• Assist in the monitoring lost-time injuries and illnesses, completing First Reports of Injury in a timely

Education / Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or minimum 5 years of relevant construction experience (Required)
• Construction Safety Engineer Experience minimum 2 years (Preferred)
• Bilingual, English/Spanish (Preferred)
• OSHA 30 (Minimum) or CHST (Preferred)
• MSHA Part 48 Experience (Preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety (Preferred)
• OSHA Authorized Outreach Trainer (OSHA 10 & 30) (Preferred)

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Possess a solid understanding of safety management principles, as well as of required governmental reporting.
• Motivated self-starter with demonstrated ability to work both independently and with others in a team environment with the ability to multi-task, prioritize workload, manage time, and handle tight deadlines under minimal supervision.
• Display a respect for confidentiality and proven ability to navigate through difficult situations with employees, trade partners, clients, and OSHA inspectors.
• Prioritizes safety and exhibits a strong regard for organizing and prioritizing, as well as an ability to meet
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills and technical aptitude with various software
• Strong attention to detail
• Effective organization skills
• Demonstrates resilience in challenging environments
• Shows adaptability to changing conditions
• Engages in interactive
• Capable problem solver

TOTAL COMPENSATION:

We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, vacation, sick days, holidays a 401(k)-retirement plan with a match and fringe benefits. 

TRAVEL:

Business travel is required, must possess a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel statewide.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Office: Up to 10%, of time will be spent in an office environment fulfilling the core job duties.

Field: Up to 90% of the time providing field support to crews. Exposure to high altitude, hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by the weather: rain, heat, and loud noises.

DISCLAIMER:

This job description is a summary and not meant to cover or include all tasks, duties, or responsibilities that the employee may be required to perform. These duties/responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO STATEMENT:

JHL Constructors is an EEO Employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, marital status or veteran status.