SAFETY SPECIALIST (Greenville, SC)

POSITION: Safety Specialist

LOCATION: Duncan, SC

COMPANY: Reeves Construction Company (The Colas USA subsidiary)

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 degree (preferred).
• Valid drivers’ license with clean driving history (required).

EXPERIENCE / 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 allinclusive
• 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 any
• time.

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Do you have Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health (or similar)?
• Do you have experience in heavy civil construction safety or not?
• In your own words, what does the SAFETY mean to you?
• What are your interested in his position? Please use 2-4 sentences.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Safety Professional (Preferred)
• OSHA 30 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• South Carolina: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $70,000 - $80,000