Safety Specialist

E.S. Wagner Company is looking for a Safety Specialist to join its team of construction professionals in Oregon, OH. E.S. Wagner offers competitive salary and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD and life insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) plan.

Company Profile

E.S. Wagner Company, is a heavy civil and highway construction company serving clients in both the public and private sectors. Headquartered in Oregon, Ohio, E.S. Wagner has the people and resources necessary to complete the most challenging and complex projects in a variety of geographical areas. Through innovative engineering and construction, combined with the latest in construction technology and equipment, E.S. Wagner has built its reputation as a safe, capable and expert general contractor. These capabilities coupled with the values of integrity, reliability and pride in a job well done, make E.S. Wagner an industry leader and employer of choice.

Check us out at www.eswagner.com

Position Summary

The Safety Specialist supports the company's safety program by working closely with Safety Managers, the Chief Risk Officer, project leadership, and field personnel to promote safe work practices and maintain compliance with company policies and applicable safety regulations. This position offers an opportunity for continued professional growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work closely with Safety Managers and the Chief Risk Officer to support companywide and project-specific safety initiatives.
• Serve as a corporate safety professional, demonstrating ownership over all safety functions;
• Conduct safety inspections on project sites to ensure compliance with safety standards and policies;
• Identify and advise project staff of safety hazards and means to mitigate;
• Research, develop and implement best practices in safe operating procedures and policies;
• Focus on continuous improvement and partner with management, project staff, and others to achieve improved safety performance;
• Advise on safety rules and teach proper safety techniques;
• Develop, coordinate and conduct safety training and provide up to date safety information to the organization;
• Participate in accident & incident reviews to determine root cause(s) and appropriate corrective actions;
• Partner with Human Resources on the administration of Workers Comp claims.
• Perform other safety-related duties and special projects as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction safety, occupational safety, environmental health and safety, construction management, civil engineering, or a related field.
• Zero to five years of professional experience in safety, construction, or a related area.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, written, organizational, and time-management skills.

No phone calls, please.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at

Phone: (419) 691-8651Email: HR@eswagner.com

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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