Safety Specialist

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Fairfield, ALtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
What You'll Be Doing
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* Job Summary:

** This person will champion the safety aspects of all construction activities for capital projects at the plant site and be the primary contact for the reporting of any safety incidents.
** Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
*** Be knowledgeable of OSHA Construction Standards.
* Be knowledgeable of US Steel safety policies and procedures.
* Be knowledgeable of general industrial construction practices.
* Understand the scope of the construction project and prepare a job hazards document for each project.
* Participate in each project’s contractor pre-job safety meeting and address potential hazards and mitigation methods.
* Attend a contractor’s morning tool box safety meeting and review their JSA.
* Monitoring contractor’s work performance to ensure safety requirements are met.
* Perform periodic safety audits.
* Be the primary contact for documenting and reporting any safety incidents. This includes getting witness accounts, primary person(s) involved statement(s), and if warranted lead a 5 Whys investigation.

This position offers a highly competitive compensation package, including paid time off, health insurance benefits, and matching retirement contributions.# Ideal Background
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* Education:

** High School Diploma or equivalent is required.  Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Construction Science, Building Science or related field from an accredited university is preferred.
** Licensing:
** No licensing is required for this position.
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* Experience:

** This position requires a minimum 5 years of relevant industrial construction coordination and administration experience.
** Required*
* ** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
*** A good communicator with people relatability skills.
* Ability to work with personnel to find solutions.
* Ability to communicate expectations and requirements.
* Comfortable leading discussions.
* Willingness to explore alternatives methods as long as they are safe.
* Can write reports that are clear, descriptive, and cover the facts.
* Firm, but not confrontational.
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* Physical Requirements:

*** Ability to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time.
* Ability to work in loud and hot indoor environments.
* Ability to work outdoors in hot or cold climates.
* Ability to perform duties while wearing personal protective equipment including fire-retardant clothing, safety glasses, ear plugs and hard hat.
* Work the occasional night shift.#LI-MR1# Hargrove Culture We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.  

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work. As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.# Equal Opportunity Employment Statement Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Hargrove is passionate about serving our clients within our industry and the local economy, and we recognize that our impact goes beyond building great projects. Our extraordinary teammates serve the community with their time, talent, and generosity. The Hargrove team is a family whose volunteerism makes a huge impact on our communities, and The Hargrove Foundation is the vehicle for making a true difference in the lives of others.

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. Hargrove has consistently been ranked one of the “Best Firms to Work For” by organizations such as Zweig White and Business Alabama.

We pair expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe. Our teammates strive to expand their knowledge and contribute to the success of the organization.### Get Connected Stay informed about new opportunities that are relevant to your profile.
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