Assistant Site Safety & Health Specialist

Assistant Site Safety & Health Specialist

Location: Hallam, NE

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract (Contract to Hire)
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $30.00 $34.00 / Hour (USD)
• Per Diem: $150/day
• Travel Requirements: Driving to various project site locations is required. A valid driver's license is required, and candidates must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The Assistant Site Safety & Health Specialist will assist the site project management team to deliver Safety & Health programs at the respective field location. This position assists with the interpretation of policies and procedures to ensure a safe, healthy, and incident-free work site in a heavy construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with providing Safety & Health program support on field construction projects to verify operations are executed as planned and conducted in a safe manner.
• Assist in executing Safety & Health Program deliverables as defined by the Corporate Safety & Health department.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with applicable Local, State, and Federal Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
• Assist with work stoppage incidents when circumstances could lead to an immediate danger to life and health on a project.
• Resolve safety and health concerns and document the details and personnel involved for the project management team.
• Assist the corporate and project Safety & Health teams in a collaborative manner to verify that the project safety program is being implemented and required safety compliance is documented.
• Assist various work teams with pre-planning safety and health hazard assessments to ensure compliance with project policies and procedures.
• Assist in identifying and documenting unique Safety & Health issues during the execution of the work at the project, and assist with implementing corrective action based on policies, guidelines and procedures for resolution.
• Assist with project safety & health walk-through assessments with subcontractor safety personnel.
• Distribute and communicate safety information and materials.
• Assist with correspondence to heighten safety awareness, project safety and health goals.
• Assist with near miss, property damage, environmental incidents and accident investigation reports.
• Assist in maintaining project Safety & Health reporting requirements and ensure project specific Safety and Health records are in an audit ready state at all times.
• Assist in the maintenance and submittal of all documentation as required by the Corporate Safety & Health Department.
• Drive to various project site locations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Required Skills

• Basic knowledge of Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Construction and General Industry Regulations, as well as American 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).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• 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.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Construction Management, or relevant degree Required; OR
• Associate's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Construction Management, or relevant degree AND 2 years of construction safety, general industry safety, or construction management Required; OR
• High School Diploma/GED AND 4 years of construction safety, general industry safety, or construction management Required
• Valid driver's license Required
• OSHA 10-hour Construction Outreach Safety Training Course Required; OR OSHA 30-hour Construction Outreach Safety Training Course Required

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of construction safety, general industry safety, or construction management (required with Associate's Degree path).
• Minimum 4 years of construction safety, general industry safety, or construction management (required with High School Diploma/GED path).

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a 100% employee-owned infrastructure engineering, architecture, and construction firm with more than 125 years of experience building critical infrastructure across the energy, aviation, water, telecommunications, transportation, and healthcare sectors. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, the firm operates from 75 offices across the country and internationally, employing more than 14,500 employee-owners and generating over $7.4 billion in annual revenue. Every full-time employee participates in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), creating a culture of accountability and shared success that has earned a 4.2 out of 5 stars on Glassdoor with 87% of employees recommending it as a workplace. Teams include civil and structural engineers, architects, environmental scientists, construction managers, safety professionals, and program management specialists who work on complex, consequential projects such as major airport expansions and large-scale energy infrastructure.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-11011

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