One Tech Engineering is searching for a Senior Site Safety and Health Specialist for a position located in Granbury, Texas, Sandy Level, Virginia, or Richland, Washington. The Senior Site Safety and Health Specialist will be responsible for leading and implementing project-specific safety policies and procedures and providing professional Safety & Health leadership to the project management team in a heavy construction environment.
The candidate must be a US Citizen or a green card holder, the position is not eligible for sponsorship. The candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or Construction Management and 7 years of experience in construction safety, general industry safety, or construction management.
Local candidates preferred or open to relocation. This is not a remote position.
Senior Site Safety and Health Specialist Responsibilities:- Manage the Site Safety & Health program deliverables as defined by the Corporate Safety & Health Department while responding to questions and/or concerns related to site specific safety and health compliance issues in a timely manner.
- Manage compliance with applicable Local, State, and Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
- Manage Safety & Health programs in order to achieve and maintain the company goal of zero safety incidents.
- Conduct regular health and safety performance reviews, assessments and complete documentation to verify that locations are in compliance with Corporate and regulatory requirements.
- Manage and resolve actions causing a work stoppage when circumstances could result in immediate danger to life and health on a project.
- Report and present work stoppage issues to the project management team and collaborate with the team to develop practices to prevent future work stoppage situations.
- Consult with site personnel on Safety & Health issues and recommend best practices.
- Assess Safety & Health issues and opportunities at the project site, before the work begins and implement corrective action based on policies, guidelines and procedures for resolution.
- Manage the on-site Safety & Health program directly with the client Safety & Health Department to ensure collaboration on any site safety & health issues, coordination of preventative measures, and building working relationships with project staff and each subcontractor safety representative to ensure proper compliance is maintained.
- Manage project Safety & Health walk-through assessments.
- Review all assessment findings with appropriate parties.
- Follow up by documenting the items which require immediate correction and ensure that these items are corrected in a timely manner.
- Compile memos relative to safety, including assisting Site Management with correspondence to heighten safety awareness, project safety and health goals and ensure a safe and productive work environment is a priority among all project personnel.
- Lead, conduct, validate, and document training on Safety & Health subjects as applicable to the work being conducted.
- Review near miss, property damage, environmental incidents and accident investigation reports. Recommend countermeasures as appropriate.
- Recommend solutions to Corporate Safety & Health regarding the Project Safety & Health Program challenges, objectives, and progress; ensuring high level of communication.
- Responsible for the completion of Daily Field Safety & Health Report forms, maintain all required safety records in an audit ready state and submit all documentation as required to Corporate Safety & Health.
- Drive to various project site locations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Requirements of the Senior Site Safety and Health Specialist:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or Construction Management and 7 years construction safety, general industry safety, or construction management.
- Or an Associate’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or Construction Management and 9 years construction safety, general industry safety, or construction management.
- Or a High School Diploma/GED and 11 years construction safety, general industry safety, or construction management.
- Must have previous high voltage experience in overhead transmission and distribution, and substation experience, preferably at least 5 years of experience.
- Currently have a Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) credential, safety professional credential through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, or other equivalent certifying body.
- Experienced knowledge of Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Construction and General Industry Regulations, as well as, America National Standards Institution (ANSI), National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH), Army Corps of Engineers (CoE), Engineers Manual 385-1 and National Electrical Code (NEC) Standards.
- Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Must be willing to work various schedules at the project site location.
- Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.
- Completion of OSHA 10-hour Construction Outreach Safety Training Course or OSHA 30-hour Construction Outreach Safety Training Course is preferred.
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