Senior Site Safety & Health Specialist (Hoosier Industrial Park)

Senior Site Safety & Health Specialist (Hoosier Industrial Park)

Location: Sullivan, IN

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $62.00 $68.00 / Hour (USD)
• Travel Requirements: Driving required (MVR check applicable); must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy
• Per Diem: Yes $150/day
• Contract to Hire: Yes
• 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 Senior Site Safety & Health Specialist is 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. This role administers the Safety & Health programs on field construction projects to verify operations are executed as planned and conducted in a safe manner.

Key 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.

Required Skills

• Must have T&D (Transmission & Distribution) experience.
• Experienced 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).
• Must be willing to work various schedules at the project site location.
• Valid driver's license required; 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, or Construction Management AND 7 years of construction safety, general industry safety, or construction management Required; OR
• Associate's 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
• OSHA 10-hour Construction Outreach Safety Training Course Required; OR OSHA 30-hour Construction Outreach Safety Training Course Required

Required Experience

• Minimum 7 years of construction safety, general industry safety, or construction management (with Bachelor's Degree); OR
• Minimum 9 years of construction safety, general industry safety, or construction management (with Associate's Degree); OR
• Minimum 11 years of construction safety, general industry safety, or construction management (with High School Diploma/GED)

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 organization 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), earning a 4.2 out of 5 stars on Glassdoor across more than 1,800 reviews with 87% of employees recommending it as a workplace. Teams include civil and structural engineers, architects, environmental scientists, construction managers, safety and health specialists, and program management professionals engaged on complex, large-scale infrastructure projects.

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: 26-16692 Industry: Manufacturing & Operations

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