The Construction Safety Professional ensures compliance with Company and Federal Safety regulations at project level. This position advises and audits the Safety Program on the job-site, manage safety documentation, and clearly communicates with the division Safety Manager, Superintendents, Project Managers, and Crews to maintain incident and injury free sites.
Essential Job Functions
Document safety inspections, program implementation and enforcement, activity risk analysis, employee training, equipment inspections, accident investigation and root cause analysis
Develop and implement site specific safety plans
Work closely with client safety representatives
Maintains a close working relationship with field personnel and project management and advises field project managers and supervisors in all aspects of occupational safety
Observes behaviors and conditions within the work environment on a frequent basis, coaches employees regarding the value of working safely and provides feedback on these activities to project management and employees
Prepare and implement construction site specific safety manuals and best practices
Conducts and advises project management on accident investigations and assists project management in developing improvement plans to prevent recurrence
Develops and delivers safety training
Assists project management in preparing AHA’s for project activities and implements controls to eliminate hazards in the workplace.
Perform other related duties as required
Qualifications
10+ years industry safety experience; 5+ years project experience
Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or Environmental Sciences preferred
OSHA 30 or equivalent within the last 5 years required
Experience in EM385-1-1 Safety Regulations preferred
Average of at least 24 hours of formal safety training each year for the past 5 years
Competent person status in the following areas of competency: Excavation, scaffolding, fall protection, hazardous energy. Confined space, health & hazard recognition, evaluation and control of chemical, physical and biological agents, PPE and clothing to include selection, use and maintenance
Familiar with behavioral based safety programs a plus
Ability to work a 40 hour work week M-F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., additional hours as needed
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong written and verbal communication skills
This position requires fluent use of the verbal and written English language
Must be able to relocate for temporary assignments if needed
Ability to navigate project sites, which may include walking, climbing, and/or bending
Ability to work in extreme hot and cold weather conditions
75-100% of time will be working outside walking the jobsite, and getting on equipment or vessels
Additional Duties
This Job Description does not cover all of the required duties, activities, functions and responsibilities of the position, any of which may change at any time according to the sole and absolute discretion of Weeks Marine, Inc., with or without notice.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Weeks Marine, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination, hostility, harassment, and retaliation.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
