Safety Officer

Founded in 1919, Holt Construction is celebrating over 100 years in business with our 3rd generation of Holt family leadership. Holt thrives on its reputation as a quality construction company that maintains its core values and “family” atmosphere while providing the best services to our clients.

Our team’s experience, training and backgrounds have allowed us to work within the most sensitive markets, including data centers, Class A secure buildings, airports as well as the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries for over 80 years. Many of Holt’s employees have been with the company for over 25 years which is a true indication of our particular core values and business approach.  Our extensive project portfolio and repeat clientele are testament to our quality of work and ability to develop and maintain long-term client relationships.

Holt ’s management philosophy is to be managers of the construction process, not just overseers and recorders of the process.  We pride ourselves in working with owners and all team members in a collaborative process to provide cost-effective solutions to the numerous roadblocks that may be encountered during design and construction to ensure successful project execution.

Job Overview

The Safety Officer is responsible for facilitating and enforcing compliance with Holt’s safety standards to maintain a safe work environment and to meet Occupational Health and Safety (OSHA) guidelines. This position plays an important role in mitigating any hazards and potential OSHA violations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Build working relationships with project staff and Subcontractor personnel
• Contribute to the development of the overall project safety program
• Conduct risk assessment and enforce preventative measures
• Initiate and organize OHS training of employees and executives
• Attend Project Meetings, and advise project teams of all safety issues in support of company policies and programs 
• Review subcontractor safety programs for completeness and compliance with Holt’s policies, regulation, and owner contractual requirements  Ensure that subcontractors are conducting the proper training as per OSHA standards
• Conduct effective worker orientation program for every new employee and administer and record their participation 
• Gather pre-task plans and Job Hazard Analyses for all project contractors based on contractual requirements
• Conduct safety meetings and issue minutes of meetings as directed by the Sr. Safety Officer
• Maintain a log of each subcontractor’s toolbox safety meetings held with their employees
• Establish a safe workplace according to legal standards and foster a culture of minimizing hazards, while promoting health and safety 
• Ensure compliance with all safe work practices and procedures. Escalate any issues or concerns for prompt resolution
• Manage project level safety culture with confidence in all aspects of safety compliance 
• Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity and take appropriate action 
• Oversee installations, maintenance, disposal of substances etc. to minimize and/or eliminate risks
• Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy
• Record and investigate incidents to determine root cause, and methods of mitigation
• Maintain all Safety personnel documentation, and update training skills, to maintain safety required qualifications
• Support the development and enforcement of all Holt safety practices, policies and programs
• Advise and instruct on various safety-related topics (noise levels, use of machinery etc.) Implement Safety stand-downs to reinforce compliance Assist with training design and implementation on safety procedures and requirements
• Assist with revision of existing policies and measures to update according to legislation
  Conduct safety audits and recommend corrective action per Company policy and work with Sr. Safety Officer to issue reports of any violations or unsafe practices to subcontractors for immediate resolution
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related field 
• 2-3 years of experience in commercial construction, or combination of education and experience 
• In depth knowledge of legislation (e.g., OSHA /ANSI /NFPA, State and Local Safety Standards) and methods 
• Working knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices
• Working knowledge of safety regulations and legislation at local, state, and federal levels
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to be proactive and prepared for all phases of Safety in a Construction work zone. Diligence in applying attention to detail 
• Ability to present and explain health and safety topics clearly and effectively
  

Certifications and/or Licenses

• OSHA 30
• OSHA 510
• First Aid /CPR /BBP
• AED Training

Additional certification/licenses - Preferred:

• Safety Trained Supervisor Construction (STSC)
• Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST)
• Safety & Health Specialist (SHS)
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP), preferred
• Certified safety and health official, preferred
• Graduate Safety Practitioner, preferred
• Any local/regional licensing/certification requirement

Holt Construction Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age.