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Intermediate Health and Safety Specialist

CDM Smith

West Palm Beach, FL

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Auditing, Background Investigation, Communication Skills, Contract Review, Corporate Compliance, Corporate Policies, Corrective Action, Employee Orientation, Federal Laws and Regulations, Hazard Analysis, Human Resources, Insurance, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Planning, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Analysis, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Sampling Inspection, State Laws and Regulations, Statutory Laws, Substance Abuse, Surveillance, Technical Leadership, Testing, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
West Palm Beach, FL
POSTED
12 days ago
**Company Overview** Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.cdmsmith.com/resources/videos/meet-cdm-smith) **Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold.** Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family. Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world. **Job Description** Manages the various elements of the firm’s or assigned unit’s health and safety program. Reviews the firm’s or assigned unit’s health and safety manual and updates as required by law or standard. Updates and oversees the new employee safety orientation for employee and craft positions. Oversees the substance abuse program and updates as required. Coordinates third party audit programs. Participates in the development of health and safety related policies as required by local, state and federal regulations. Performs periodic audits to ensure compliance with said regulations as well as with the company policies and procedures. Collaborates with management to develop training and conduct presentations for health and safety programs. Provides technical guidance and assist units in finding the necessary information to meet H&S regulations and requirements. Prepares, reviews and approves project specific health and safety plans for new projects of all sizes and complexity for assigned unit or region. Conducts subcontractor reviews to determine their ability and suitability for the contract. Reviews subcontractor and contractor H&S submittals. Identifies hazardous working conditions and unsafe employee and subcontractor activities through safety management and communications with project personnel. Researches/reviews and recommends appropriate controls. Ensures that recommended corrective actions are completed. Advises managers on safety issues and activities necessary to ensure compliance with corporate, project, client standards, and regulatory requirements. Conducts and/or reviews accident investigations for on‐the‐job injuries or vehicle accidents to identify causes and opportunities for corrective action. Performs quarterly reviews of compensable injury reports generated by insurance carrier and determines if levels of monetary reserves are appropriate. Manages staff, evaluates performance, mentors and plans career paths, approves paid time off (PTO) and training, ensures human resources (HR) policies are followed and makes recommendation regarding staffing decisions. Conducts/Supervises work area surveillance inspections and air sampling tests. Oversees, develops and conducts safety audits and participates in third party compliance audits. Evaluates practices, procedures and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the law. Performs other duties as required. Reviews documentation to ensure all required records and reports are complete, accurate, and submitted per established procedures. Implements appropriate corrective action as required. Prepares and submits period H&S reports to unit and firm leadership. **Qualifications** Bachelor’s Degree. Certifications may be required depending on federal, state, local or contract requirements. 8 years of related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. **Skills & Abilities** Advanced understanding of all federal, state, local health and safety regulations and how to properly administer them. Good ability to recognize hazardous situations and assist in implementing corrective measures. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. **Amount of Travel Required** 20% - 40% **EEO Statement** We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. **Background Check and Drug Testing Information** CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing. **Pay Range Min** USD $78,478.00 **Pay Range Max** USD $129,459.00 **Visa Sponsorship Available** No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

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