Work hard, have fun! At MMC Contractors, our culture is built on hard work – but while enjoying ourselves in the process. Our family of construction companies prides itself on our almost 90 year history, our 100% employee ownership structure, our competitive pay and benefits… But what we pride ourselves most in is our people. We truly believe that our people are our greatest asset, and that’s why we place a heavy emphasis on recruiting, training, and retaining the best and brightest talent in the industry. Are you ready to become a part of the MMC Contractors family?
Nature of Work
Assist in the
administration of project safety program to maintain a safe and healthy work
environment.
Essential Responsibilities
Oversee projects in various stages of construction, along with database development & maintenance for accident reporting & trend analysis
Conduct regular walk through inspections of construction areas.
Physically demonstrate the proper use of safety equipment to field teams.
Identify, document and recommend resolution of hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions; follow through to ensure corrections have been made.
Review and/or revise safety specifications and procedures in conformance with departmental policy and OSHA regulations.
Investigate personal injury and property damage accidents.
Analyze accident and incident reports for trends and make recommendations for correcting unsafe conditions and actions.
Investigate accidents to minimize recurrence and prepare accident reports.
Compile data, photographs, etc.; prepare all pertinent forms and reports per program procedures and federal, state, local regulations associated with accidents.
Assist in issuing various entry permits (i.e. to confined spaces) as required.
Conduct routine and follow-up safety and hazard inspections of company facilities.
Conduct various air sampling, such as gas, 02, noise test to insure safe working conditions.
Promote the company safety culture and safety awareness throughout the company, projects, or office
Maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record which, per Company’s vehicle policy, allows operation of a company vehicle.
Exercise initiative or, as directed, perform additional duties to meet the needs of the organization.
Qualifications
Ability to actively prioritize, lead, collaborate with, and function well within a team-oriented environment across multiple projects
Exhibit the ability to think strategically as it relates to business goals
Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn company software quickly
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
Ability to understand and implement best practice standards
Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources
Ability to quickly and effectively solve complex problems
Ability to deliver quality through attention to detail
Exceptional organizational skills
Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude
Ability to adapt to change and stress in the work environment and manage competing demands while maintaining high performance levels
Ability to be proactive and resourceful
Ability to follow-up on inquiries in a timely manner
Ability to prioritize multiple projects
Ability to build relationships with team members that transcend a project
Ability to build relationships and collaborate
within a team, internally and externally
Education
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or
university, or equivalent work-related experience.
Depending
on specific project, may require the following certifications: OSHA 500, OSHA
30 Hr, CHST, EM-385
Experience
1 year or more of related work experience preferred
Other
work-related experience such as military, public service, on the job training
programs, etc. may meet this requirement as determined by local management
Physical Demands & Working Environment
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Normal office environment with periods of time spent on construction sites and occupied customer facilities
Requires travel to job sites with periods of overnight travel
Frequent activity: sitting, viewing and typing on computer screen
Occasional activity: standing, walking long distances, bending, reaching above shoulder, climbing ladders/scaffolding and in/out of ditches/trenches.
This position may be required to use a ladder and work at tall heights (i.e. roof top, access ladders, scissor-lift, scaffolding)
Safety-sensitive position that requires extreme focus and attention to
safety hazards and safety protocols
MMC Corp and its subsidiary companies are an Equal Opportunity
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