Branch Field Safety Representative

Who You Are…

As Field Safety Rep, you will be responsible for managing all field safety training activities in pursuit of our core purpose “to create great opportunities for people.” This role orients new employees with our safety culture, implements our safety program on all company projects and services/maintenance assignments, and interfaces with local project leadership team to keep safety front and center in our daily operations. This person is counted on to assist the branch leadership team in creating a workplace that is safe for our employees, partners, and customers.

This Position…

Some examples of the work you might do includes:

• Translates the Company’s safety strategy and programs into practical actions within the local branch.
• Serves as a partner for the leadership team and the employees at the branch to continuously improve our safety processes and outcomes.
• Engages employees at all levels proactively in safety, ensuring responsibilities, policies, practices and cultural expectations are clear.
• Implements proactive measures to mitigate risks and prevent incidents through engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment.
• Leverages employee feedback to create a culture of continuous improvement.
• Drives proactive incident response action plans with an emphasis on immediate mitigation and intelligent case management.
• Conducts and trains on thorough near miss and incident investigations within local business units.
• Conducts thorough investigations of safety incidents, determines probable cause, makes recommendations for corrective action, and facilitates proper resolution.
• Attends training and conducts self-study to stay current on all federal, state, and local regulations that impact the business, and ensures the Company remains in compliance with all employer requirements.
• Solicits feedback selects personal protective equipment (PPE) and related inventory for the branch.
• Updates the safety software with investigations, completed training sessions, and corrective actions.
• Coordinates and conducts safety training in compliance with Company, federal, state, and local laws.
• Reinforces safety program standards through regular, in-person job site visits, and the completion of detailed job site safety audits
• Demonstrates commitment to an injury-free environment through personal accountability and mentoring.
• Liaises with outside parties and/or internal safety subject matter experts as needed.

What You Need…

• 5 years of relevant safety experience.
• Prior work experience in a highly safety sensitive environment, such as construction.
• Skilled in hazard recognition and safety risk management.
• Basic proficiency with computer applications and training development software.
• Strong decision making, problem solving, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strong working relationships and communicate with diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with the requirements of mechanical construction and OSHA regulations.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have a driving record compliant with the Company's policies and MVR requirements, and consent to ongoing driving record monitoring by the Company.
• Ability to travel up to 80% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in occupational health or related field.
• OSHA 500 Construction/501 Trainer Certification.
• Demonstrated experience leading proactive safety cultures.
• Prior experience leading root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
• Previous experience in a supervisory or management role.
• Previous experience in a supervisory or management role.
• Bilingual (in English and Spanish).
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Qualified for Fall Protection, Confined Space, and Trench & Excavation.