Safety Representative

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•  Encourage safety in the workplace
•  Ensure with regular inspections that the appropriate safety regulations are followed in the workplace
•  Regularly review the Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP)
•  Assist with updating the IIPP as needed; keep the employees informed about changes
•  Assist with maintaining OSHA-mandated safety posters and monitor compliance
•  Participate in interviews of supervisors and employees to obtain facts about work place safety concerns
•  Participate in investigation of jobsite incidents
•  Observe employees at work to determine compliance with safety precautions and safety equipment used
•  Assist with correction of safety hazards identified
•  Order suspension of activity posing threat to workers
•  Write and update Job Hazardous Analysis (JHA or AHA) for each new project or task, in order to protect workers
•  Competent at inspection of equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure compliance
•  Work closely with safety representation from other on-site organizations to identify hazards and determine solutions for site-wide issues
•  Reviewing Pre-Task Plan (PTP) daily with field crews
•  Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections and document inspection results
•  Assist with correction of safety hazards identified and perform verbal and/or written coaching when required
•  Prepare and distribute Tool Box Talk topics
•  Other duties, as assigned
•  Employee may be required to work extended hours (more than 8 hours per day), weekends, and holidays. Employee will be compensated based on guidelines in the Fair Labor Standards Act

Qualifications and Requirements

•  High school diploma or equivalent desired, and some basic construction experience
•  Favorable driver’s record/valid license required
•  OSHA 30 certification
•  Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during work activities
•  Ability to work independently with limited supervision
•  Knowledge and acceptance of good health and safety principles and practices during work
•  Thorough understanding of and ability to enforce all federal, state, local, and company regulations, protocols, and/or procedures
•  Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures essential
•  Ability to develop and deliver presentations
•  Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
•  Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
•  Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel
•  Ability to supervise and train staff, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments
•  Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
•  Ability to develop, implement, and enforce safety programs and protocols
•  Ability to assist with maintenance of recordkeeping
•  Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function(s).
•  This is a safety-sensitive position; the candidate must complete and pass a background and a ten-panel drug/alcohol testing

Perks & Benefits

•  Competitive wages
•  Health, dental, and vision insurance
•  Teladoc (company paid)
•  401(k) profit sharing retirement plan
•  Personal time off
•  Educational assistance
•  Apprenticeship programs
•  Employee recognition program
•  Gym reimbursement
•  Leadership training
•  Certificate programs
•  Continuous training opportunities
•  Career growth and development opportunities

Thank you!