Construction Safety Specialist

GENERAL SUMMARY

Safety Consultants USA, Inc. is looking for a Construction Safety Specialist who prides themselves on their ability to think creatively and provide innovative solutions to complex problems to join our team. This role is a great opportunity to create an exceptional physical environment and to ensure that workers and the general public are kept safe and out of harm’s way.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspect construction sites and company properties to ensure compliance and promote prevention.
• Conduct safety incident investigations and complete associated infraction reports.
• Must be a certified OSHA 500 Train the Trainer
• Conduct safety training.
• Provide risk assessment of construction to evaluate safety hazards and offer remedial action.
• Evaluate contractor operational practices/equipment for safety compliance.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 5 – 7 years’ experience in the environmental health and safety field.
• Candidate must have a reliable vehicle. Travel to job sites is 50% weekly. Out of town travel is required but will be home on weekends.
• Ability to be flexible for workday start time – early mornings are sometimes required.
• Demonstrated experience in risk assessment, emergency response and incident management.
• Must have excellent writing skill.
• Must have excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Must have excellent customer service skills necessary to interact with senior level management and external clients, as well as, foster an environment of cooperation between different departments, OSHA and co-workers.
• Be computer literate and possess the ability to learn multiple software programs the firm uses to conduct business.
• Must be able to pass a drug test and a background check.
• Be able to work as an individual contributor and as a team member.
• The chosen applicant must be an organized, self-starter, flexible to change in schedule, able to work independently and with minimum supervision.
• Candidate is required to be bilingual, English/Spanish.