We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Safety Engineer to join our Safety team on a temporary basis. This role is responsible for helping establish a safe workplace according to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) construction industry standards, and for fostering a culture of attention to health and safety across our job sites.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Site Safety & Compliance
- Oversees the safety of job sites and all staff
- Conducts risk assessments and enforces preventative measures
- Intervenes to stop any acts or processes that are unsafe or do not comply with EHS guidelines
- Inspects job sites to identify issues and/or non-conformity
Training & Development
- Conducts CPR, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens training for all staff as needed
- Establishes or creates weekly toolbox talks and ensures compliance
- Assists with identifying and developing training programs
- Assists with coordinating guest safety speakers
Incident Response & Policy
- Assists with incident investigations and corrective actions
- Assists with reviewing and maintaining existing policies and measures, updating them according to legislation and current practices
- Provides regular reports and updates to the Safety Manager
Safety Operations & Administration
- Assists with quarterly safety meetings, including content and coordination of meeting space
- Maintains PPE supplies and orders as needed
- Maintains Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- Operates vehicles and other equipment safely; adheres to safety protocols; reports hazards and risks; behavior contributes to a safe and secure working environment
Competencies
- Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint, Teams, Procore, and other programs as needed
- Receives and maintains CPR, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens Instructor certification (other certifications as required)
Supervisory Responsibility
There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this role.
Work Environment
This job operates in an office and field environment; it may involve exposure to potentially hazardous materials and extreme temperatures. This role also routinely uses basic construction PPE and standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and copiers.
Travel
Travel is up to 50%, primarily to job sites within the immediate region.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move equipment and supplies up to 20 pounds.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to walk and stand for extended periods across worksites
- Capable of climbing ladders, scaffolds, and stairs to access all areas of the job site
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow)
- Capable of wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, high-visibility clothing, and safety-toe footwear for extended durations
- Adequate hearing and vision (with or without corrective aids) to identify hazards and monitor work activities
- Ability to crouch, kneel, stoop, and bend to inspect confined or low-clearance areas
- Able to traverse uneven terrain, including gravel, dirt, and debris
- Sufficient hand dexterity to write reports, use mobile devices, and operate safety equipment
- Physically able to respond quickly to on-site emergencies or incidents
Position Type
This is a temporary, full-time position. Hours are based on field staff needs, including an on-call schedule.
Required Education and Experience
- High school diploma and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 3 years of relevant experience
- 1 3 years of experience instructing or teaching, at minimum, CPR, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens (or another form of instruction)
Preferred Education and Experience
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety, or 4 years of equivalent work experience
- Construction experience
- OSHA 510, OSHA 30, or OSHA 500