Our client, a construction company located in Columbus OH, is looking to hire a Safety Engineer on a full time / direct hire basis.Major ResponsibilitiesConduct regular site inspections to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulationsImplement and enforce safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents and injuriesReview daily Task Hazard AnalysisEngage with craft employees to drive safety messageFacilitate Incident Reporting and Root Cause AnalysisAssist in job site safety plansCollaborate with project managers, supervisors, and subcontractors to address safety concerns and maintain a safe work environment.Maintain accurate records and documentation related to safety activities and incidents.Provide technical advice to field and office personnelConduct new hire safety orientations and training sessions for new hires and existing team membersInvestigate accidents and incidents and provide recommendations for correction actionsCoordinate with each project team to ensure the Project Specific Safety Plan is developed for the site and the safety requirements are consistently and correctly implemented.Assist Safety Manager with implementation of the safety training program.Audit THAs and help conduct discussions for all Ohio jobsitesHelp with pre-start safety meetings with trade partners, including second & third tier before their work starts on projects which includes a review of Project Specific Safety Plans.Identify areas of safety improvement and suggest the implementation of guidelines, policies, procedures and trainingPosition RequirementsBachelor's degree in safety management, safety engineering, industrial hygiene or occupational environmental health and safety, or equivalent experience in a safety role for commercial projectsMinimum of 2 years of professional experience in the areas of safety related to those conditions expected to be encountered on a construction siteOSHA 30-hour certification, requiredDemonstrate a high level of competency of effective communication with project personnel ranging from project management to frontline workersWorking knowledge of OSHA regulations and industry best practicesMust be able to provide oversight and facilitate an event management process, including classification of potential event consequences, data collection, root cause analysis, correction action implementation, and sharing of lessons learnedExperience with MEP systems, with specific emphasis on electrical and mechanical isolation and lockout/tagout process coordination, preferredExperience planning and implementing fall protection/prevention systems, rigging and hoisting, crane operations, underground utility damage prevention, environmental remediation, demolition, fire prevention, public protection, scaffolding, indoor air quality control, and mobile equipment, preferredAbility to lift 50 pounds, frequent sit, stand, walk, reach, bend, climb, balance, stoop, kneel and crouch, traverse rough terrain, climb ladders and stairsAbility to respond quickly to situations in a noisy, fast paced work environmentAbility to meet legally mandated safety standards to perform the jobFluent in Spanish, desiredOSHA 500, preferredProficient in Microsoft Office Suite#J-18808-Ljbffr