Construction Safety Associate

Overview
MTG is hiring Safety Specialists to play a crucial role in cultivating an EH&S environment characterized by collaboration and active participation in our safety standards among all employees. This role is essential for embedding a culture of safety, ensuring that everyone is engaged and committed to maintaining the highest safety standards in all our operations. In addition to the following, you will have the opportunity to start a career in safety by learning OSHA rules and regulations, State and local laws, and Company policies.

Responsibilities

· Coordinates, administers, and updates current company safety programs

· Conduct regular safety meetings for employees

· Conduct safety educational programs for employees.

· Understands ongoing development of safe operation practices for shop and field equipment.

· Conducts regular compliance inspections by reviewing safety practices and potential hazards in each work area throughout the fleet; this may include visits to job sites to ensure proper safety practices are being followed.

· Investigates, assists, and reviews all injuries, accidents, and near misses.

· Stay current on governmental rules and regulations regarding occupational health, safety, and environmental regulations; attend safety-related seminars, training, or other relevant programs to increase knowledge and stay abreast of changes in rules and regulations as approved.

· Acts as a resource for the management team - providing instruction, educational materials, information, research, and assistance with implementing the Company’s safety program and environmental compliance initiatives.

· Establishes and maintains an accurate record keeping of safety compliance and employee training.

· Monitors all hazardous waste disposal and related government reporting.

· Assist with vehicle safety; ensures 100% compliance with driving safety program and requirements.

· Conducts new hire safety training and orientation as needed.

· Assists Safety Manager and Project Managers, with customer-specific jobsite safety requirements, including pre-project safety reviews.

· Obtains and ensures any necessary warning signs and safety posters are appropriately posted.

· Prepare safety letters and safety bulletins for all employees.

· Ensure all regions are current with the Company and customer-mandated drug testing program, as well as OSHA, Fitness for Duty, first aid, and other training that may be required to support the Company's operations.

· Ensure monthly inspections of all safety-related equipment (i.e. safety harnesses, hardhats, etc.) are performed; document any safety-related calibrated equipment in accordance with applicable MTG QA procedures.

· Conducts monthly vehicle inspections and ensure that all titles, tags, registrations, maintenance, etc., are current.

· Prepares management reports that analyze the safety program and identify trends, problem areas, and compliance with OSHA regulations.

· Communicate with management teams to direct and confirm compliance with all state, federal, local, and customer-specific regulatory requirements.

· Performs other related duties as assigned by the Safety Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Interest in pursuing a career in Occupational Safety and Health and growth as a professional.

· Commercial construction, and/or other related technical work preferred.

· DOT Compliance experience preferred.

· Knowledge and understanding of OSHA and State safety regulations are preferred.

· Knowledge of the programs, policies and practices of the Construction industry and warehousing related to safety and property preferred.

· Strong communication, influencing, and diplomacy skills.

· Strong cross-functional strategic leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.

Physical Requirements and Environment

· Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator

· Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.

· Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.

· Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a laboratory environment with highly hazardous materials

· Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a new construction environments

What Will Put You Ahead

· Prior experience with Site Safety

· Construction industry experience

· Conflict Management

· Communication Skills

· OSHA Safety Certifications

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have in construction site safety?

License/Certification:

• OSHA 30 (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000