Industrial: Safety Specialist

SUMMARY:
The Safety Specialist is ultimately responsible for monitoring and executing an effective, safe workplace in compliance of safety, health, and the environment. This position directs the resources and activities of the organization to support the Health and Safety programs by providing advice and guidance to project staff which includes Project Directors’, Sr. Project Managers’, Project Managers’, Project Engineers’, and Construction Managers. This position has significant influence on the company’s overall performance in the areas of construction site Health and Safety. The primary goal is to continually maintain an appropriate level of awareness, knowledge, and preparedness across the organization to create a culture that prioritizes effective safety protocol.

This position will provide overall leadership, professional knowledge and expertise in the administration and support of Health and Safety processes to include regulatory agency compliance, company policies and human capital development.

This position reports to the Safety Director for administrative purposes, but closely collaborates with the safety team, Senior PMs, PM/CM, and PE’s to coordinate program efforts and outcomes.

This is a full time FLSA non-exempt position. The position requires 40 work hours per week with the ability to work more if necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Program Management (50%)

• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state and local legislation and codes governing construction site environmental health and safety
• Enforces policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines
• Interfaces with regulatory agencies, staff members, trade contractors and key client personnel (as applicable) to formulate corrective actions
• Ensures personnel training and corrective action follow-up is completed.
• Performs or reviews accident investigation, data analysis, and recurrence prevention programs and procedures
• Provide feedback for the continuous development of Safety Policies and Procedures as well as effective implementation of these policies.
• Works with PM’s and PE’s to positively encourage their development and support implementation of their ideas
• Facilitate/arbitrate between PM/PE’s and trades on issues involving safety and the correction of unsafe conditions
• Hold PM/PE’s accountable on safety and corporate safety programs and goals
• Utilize behavioral based safety (BBS) practices

• Training and Development (10%)

• Continuing education; attends conferences, meetings, and workshops to keep up-to-date on new safety methods and procedures to applicable codes and regulations or to maintain required level of certification.
• Studies and prepares to take safety certification exam – STSC, CHST, ASP, etc. (It is expected that you will complete the STSC exam in first year of employment, then prepare to take the next level exam following.)
• Track and schedule required safety trainings or certification renewals
• Provide one-on-one training on specific safety subjects
• Schedule consultative educational training sessions with OSHA and field staff

• Safety Audits (30%)

• Responds and provides assistance to all emergency situations
• Develop accident investigation reports to track and prevent recurrence of incidents and to ensure information on incidents is shared adequately across the organization. Manages the process for post-incident investigations and lessons learned
• Conduct (or coordinate through other field staff) on-site reviews and audits of safety protocol at all jobsites.
• Ensures site safety through review of procedure documents, and contractor’s safety manuals.
• Immediately addresses critical safety concerns arising in the field working with all parties involved to determine a corrective plan of action.
• Performs site safety audits using inspection checklists and photos to provide a comprehensive report to field personnel
• Ensures abidance to owner safety rules and regulations
• Intervenes to understand behaviors and determine a corrective action plan with employees whose work habits require correction

• Reporting (10%)

• Report all accidents to CSM Safety Director
• Report and track all OSHA visits and citations. Follow up on corrective actions and report back to OSHA
• Report all safety violations to onsite project managers, directors and subcontractors following onsite safety visits
• Report, schedule and track safety trainings and certifications for all staff
• Order, track and distribute safety supplies
• Review, provide feedback and upload weekly housekeeping photos to company intranet
• Assist with regular written reports, metrics, KPIs, etc. as well as other production-related results and updates to the Safety Director

MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Safety, Construction Management, Project Management or Engineering or military equivalency
• 10 years of practical field experience or military equivalency
• Microsoft Office Suite of products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, etc.)
• OSHA 30, or STSC, or CHST certifications
• Procore
• Must be highly motivated and possess excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Must be able to travel and willing to work occasional weekends if needed
• Ability to work in an effective safe manner with little supervision

BENEFITS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE:

• CSM Group offers competitive wages and benefits, including:
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation Time & Paid US Holidays
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Parental Leave Policy
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance

Physical Demands - Jobsite

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to, drive to and from the jobsite, sit, talk and/or hear. A major portion of the employee’s major tasks performed requires extensive walking around the jobsite. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle tools and for fine motor coordination such as computer work. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision.

Work Environment - Jobsite

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently inspect the project and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions. Work environment involves moderate risks which may require safety precautions. The noise level in the work environment may range from quiet to loud. The proper use of Personnel Protective Equipment may be required on the jobsite.

This Position Description reflects the position’s essential functions and does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

CSM Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and invite all qualified applicants to apply without fear of judgement and pledge to not discriminate against individuals because of their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or age.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.