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Job Title: Senior Site Safety & Health Specialist

Job Summary:

The Senior Site Safety & Health Specialist is responsible for leading and implementing project-specific safety policies and procedures, providing professional Safety & Health leadership to the project management team in a heavy construction environment, and taking corrective actions and educating team members when necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Administer the Safety & Health programs on field construction projects to verify operations are executed as planned and conducted in a safe manner.
• Manage the Site Safety & Health program deliverables as defined by the Corporate Safety & Health Department of the Company 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.
• Plan for and oversee field activities and the development and approval of Activity Hazard Analysis with project management.
• Provide support to eliminate health and safety violations, including monitoring subcontractors to ensure a safe working environment for all AZCO employees on site.
• 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.
• Present safety and health information to the Corporate Safety team to ensure that the project safety program is being implemented effectively and required safety compliance has been documented.
• 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.
• Act as the main liaison between customers and jobsite contacts, including subcontractor safety representatives, government agencies (MSHA, OSHA, etc.).
• Orientate and train employees on safety and health requirements to ensure understanding and compliance with regulations and company policy.
• Consult with site personnel on Burns & McDonnells Safety & Health issues and recommend best practices.
• Manage project Safety & Health walk-through assessments, review all assessment findings with appropriate parties, and 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.
• Manage availability of and oversee appropriate use of safety equipment.
• Manage permits and monitor hot work, confined space entries, lockout/tag-out, and excavation.
• Investigate incidents, conduct and obtain witness statements, prepare appropriate reports, and implement the Return to Work policy.
• Develop and communicate with the supervisor on employees RTW (Return to Work) duties, restrictions, etc., and monitor compliance closely.
• Manage pre-job activities, such as development of site-specific safety and health programs, new hire orientation and training, emergency action plan setup of local emergency responders and medical facilities, and coordinate site visits and communicate changes as necessary.
• Responsible for site safety office and field planning and executing contractual obligations.
• Facilitate project meetings and present project Safety program progress, challenges, and objectives to Corporate Safety and project stakeholders.
• Execute worker compensation plan under the direction of the Safety Director.
• Manage development and determination of project-specific safety goals and objectives, work with Project Management Team to determine best means of implementation, and provide feedback as to success and challenges to the Director of Safety.
• Understand project scope of work and identify potential hazards, and work with Project Management to recommend corrective action to prevent accidents and illness.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and general contractors onsite to plan tasks in a shared work area.
• Delegate Assistant Site Safety & Health Specialists and Staff Site Safety & Health Specialists workload.
• Provide feedback on performance strengths and weaknesses.
• 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, and recommend countermeasures as appropriate.
• Recommend solutions to Corporate Safety & Health regarding the Project Safety & Health Program challenges, objectives, and progress, ensuring a high level of communication.
• Responsible for the completion of daily field Safety & Health Report forms, maintaining all required safety records in an audit-ready state, and submitting all documentation as required to Corporate Safety & Health.
• Multitask by managing multiple projects at one time.
• Travel to various project locations weekly, may include weekend travel at times as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Occupational Health and Safety Engineering or Construction Management and 7 years of construction safety, general industry safety, or construction management required.
• OR Associates degree in Occupational Health and Safety Engineering or Construction Management and 9 years of construction safety, general industry safety, or construction management required.
• OR High School Diploma/GED and 11 years of construction safety, general industry safety, or construction management required.
• Familiarity with Zero Injury techniques of the Construction Industry Institute required.
• 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.
• Experience in Substation and Switchyard construction and startup processes and procedures, electrical hazards, and electrical PPE requirements preferred.
• Must be proficient in the use of computer software, such as 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 Companys vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Companys Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.
• Ability to present and teach safety concepts and classes.
• Valid drivers license required.
• Board of Certified Safety Professionals within 1 year required.
• OSHA 10-hour Construction Outreach Safety Training Course or OSHA 30-hour Construction Outreach Safety Training Course required.
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E preferred.
• Adult First Aid and CPR/ED Trainer preferred.

Job Details:

• Job Title: Senior Site Safety & Health Specialist
• Job Summary: The Senior Site Safety & Health Specialist is responsible for leading and implementing project-specific safety policies and procedures, providing professional Safety & Health leadership to the project management team in a heavy construction environment, and taking corrective actions and educating team members when necessary.
• Primary Location: US-WI-Appleton
• Schedule: Full-time
• Travel: Yes, 100% of the Time
• Req ID: 254937
• Job Category: Job Safety & Health
• Disability/Veterans: EEOD